About
What to expect
Afroclassical aims to give composers of the African diaspora space, visibility and recognition in early music.
Aitua Igeleke (guitar, artistic direction), Marcos Costa (flute) and Jorge Silva (harpsichord) perform works by Chevalier de Saint-George, Ignatius Sancho, Tania Leon and Aitua Igeleke.
- Trio: guitar, flute and harpsichord
- From chamber music to opera arias
- Biographical storytelling on stage
- Own compositions by Aitua Igeleke
- Igeleke works in classical, jazz and Afrobeat
- In cooperation with Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum
- And Institut français Köln
Questions
When does Afroclassical Project start and end?
Afroclassical Project runs Saturday, 28 November 2026, 18:00 until 19:00.
Where is Afroclassical Project?
Afroclassical Project takes place at Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum, Cäcilienstraße 29-33, Köln.
What music is on the program?
Works by Chevalier de Saint-George, Ignatius Sancho, Tania Leon and Aitua Igeleke.
Arranged for trio: guitar, flute and harpsichord
Repertoire ranges from chamber music to opera arias
Igeleke also includes her own compositions
What is Afroclassical?
Afroclassical aims to give composers of the African diaspora space, visibility and recognition in early music.
Aitua Igeleke arranges the repertoire for the trio
On stage she embodies figures such as Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George
She links musical interpretation with biographical storytelling
How can I book?
Book through the ticket link:
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Getting there
Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum, Cäcilienstraße 29-33, 50676 Köln, DE
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