The African Concert Series: Ayo Bankole Piano Sonata no.2 | Rebeca Omordia

The last concert of the 2021 African Concert Series featured a solo performance by founder, pianist Rebeca Omordia. . Here ais an excerpt, the first two movements from Piano Sonata no. 2 “The Passion“ by Nigerian composer Ayo Bankole: 1. They Sought to Kill Him 2. And He was Crucified The work depicts the Crucifixion of Christ and is composed in Western classical style while using traditional Yoruba melodies and rhythms