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Adrian Ainsworth @adrianspecs.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Powerful, uplifting evening at the Moment’s Notice gig tonight (or last night!)… there to support the brilliant @rebecaomordia.bsky.social but the whole thing was a thrill. Had to miss the final set (trains 🙄) but still so glad I went.

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Rebeca Omordia @rebecaomordia.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I’m delighted to be making my Irish debut at the New Ross Piano Festival! 🇮🇪 I’ll be performing my African Pianism programme on Saturday, 26 September. www.newrosspianofestival.com/concerts/sat...

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BBC Radio 3 Now Playing Bot (Unofficial) @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

BBC Radio 3 Composer of the Week: Fela... Now Playing Akin Euba & Rebeca Omordia Wakar Duru (Nos. 1, 2 & 4)

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BBC Radio 3 Now Playing Bot (Unofficial) @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

BBC Radio 3 Composer of the Week: Fela... Now Playing Ayo Bankole & Rebeca Omordia Variations for little Ayo

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BBC Radio 3 Now Playing Bot (Unofficial) @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

BBC Radio 3 Composer of the Week: Fela... Now Playing Ayo Bankole & Rebeca Omordia Nigerian Suite

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BBC Radio 3 Now Playing Bot (Unofficial) @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

BBC Radio 3 Composer of the Week: Fela... Now Playing Ayo Bankole, Rebeca Omordia & Omo Bello 3 Yoruba Songs

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BBC Radio 3 Now Playing Bot (Unofficial) @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

BBC Radio 3 Composer of the Week: Fela... Now Playing Ayo Bankole & Rebeca Omordia Ya Orule

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Rebeca Omordia @rebecaomordia.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Thrilled to share that I’ll be performing my African Pianism recital at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam on 17 June, part of the Mind the Gap! Festival. ✨ A kaleidoscope of piano music by African composers, blending centuries-old traditions with Western classical piano technique.

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Rebeca Omordia @rebecaomordia.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Excited to bring African Pianism to Madrid next week - music that’s very close to my heart. ❤️ ✨ www.march.es/en/madrid/co...

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BBC Radio 3 Now Playing Bot (Unofficial) @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

BBC Radio 3 In Tune Petroc Trelawny is joined by cellists Julian Lloyd Webber and Jiaxin Lloyd Webber, and pianist Rebeca Omordia, as well as London Soundtrack Festival artistic director Michael Beek.

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Rebeca Omordia @rebecaomordia.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

More than a decade on, it is incredibly special to be reunited with my former duo partner and mentor, world renowned cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, to celebrate his 75th birthday with a concert at @wigmore-hall.org.uk - alongside the release of his autobiography “Bows and Arrows”.

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Frank Lynch @fplynch.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Finally, belatedly, got around to DLing @rebecaomordia.bsky.social 's release of John Ireland's piano works. Wonderful the first time I heard it, and I wonder what took me so long. (Wrong answers only.) www.prestomusic.com/classical/pr...

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John Ireland: Piano Works

John Ireland: Piano Works. Resonus Classics: RES10372. Buy CD or download online. Rebecca Omordia (piano)

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Yesterday at @wigmore-hall.org.uk, Kevin Le Gendre, renowned British journalist, broadcaster, and author explored how African, Caribbean, and Black British musical traditions have shaped groundbreaking styles, contributing significantly to the British music scene. #kevinlegendre #blackmusicinbritain

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Yesterday at @wigmore-hall.org.uk, we journeyed to East Africa with nyatiti virtuoso Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno & flutist Rowland Sutherland, exploring Kenyan melodies and Justinian Tamusuza’s flute work inspired by Ugandan ceremonial traditions. #africanclassicalmusic #africanartmusic #nyatiti

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Yesterday at @wigmore-hall.org.uk, Gweneth Ann Rand and Allyson Devenish delivered a stunning performance of 12 African Songs by Fred Onovwerosuoke and Songs of Separation by William Grant Still. A powerful tribute to the art of African Art Song in the heart of London. 🎶🌍 #AfricanArtSong

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Adrian Ainsworth @adrianspecs.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

It’s @africanseries.bsky.social time again - three concerts this Saturday @wigmore-hall.org.uk. Chamber, song & large band: something for everyone so come along & get involved! Book for any (or all - you know you want to) of the gigs here: www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/search?term=...

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

🎶 📻 The African Concert Series on Resonance FM 104.4fm returns next Friday, 20 March at 5:30pm! Presented by Debbie Golt and Rebeca Omordia, the programme explores composers and music featured in the African Concert Series at Wigmore Hall.

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Wigmore Hall @wigmore-hall.org.uk · 11/03/2026

10 days to go until The African Concert Series returns to Wigmore Hall with three concerts, including a concert by Tunde Jegede, NOK Orchestra and Dembis Thioung 🎶 In this clip, they perform the third movement from Jegede's composition 'Invocation' which you can hear live on Saturday 21 March 💫

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

African women are shaping the sound of the world. 🌍🎶As we approach International Women’s Day, we celebrate the voices and stories that inspire us every day. 📸 Krar Collective by Dimitri Djuric #africanwomen #internationalwomen

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

🎶 Recently on Resonance FM, flutist Rowland Sutherland spoke about his exciting collaboration with nyatiti virtuoso Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno for the upcoming concert “Music from East Africa” at @wigmore-hall.org.uk. A beautiful meeting of traditions and sounds — don’t miss it! 🗓️ 21 March🕥 11.30AM

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

🎶 Recently on Resonance FM, Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno shared his insights on the importance of introducing the nyatiti to Western audiences. He also revealed how he’s adapted his performance to connect with listeners at @wigmore-hall.org.uk 🌍🎵 #Nyatiti #MusicInnovation

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

'Within one collection, you've never travelled so far' 🌍 Composer Fred Onovwerosuoke introduces his cycle of 12 African Songs, which will be performed by soprano Gweneth Ann Rand and pianist Allyson Devenish as part of The African Concert Series at @wigmore-hall.org.uk on Saturday 21 March 🎶

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

What is African Art Song? 🎶 African art song blends indigenous storytelling traditions with composed classical structure. *Where tradition meets classical voice. *Rooted in oral storytelling. *Inspired by rhythms, proverbs, and identity. 🎥 Documentary premieres tomorrow.

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Rebeca Omordia @rebecaomordia.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Delighted to be in Amsterdam this week for an African Pianism lecture-recital & masterclasses at Amsterdam Conservatoire! Grateful to Concertgebouw for hosting alongside the Mind the Gap! Festival in June — I’ll give a solo recital & students will present an African Pianism concert.

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

🎶 New on air! African Concert Series launches a radio show on London’s Resonance FM 🎧 Hosted by Debbie Golt & Rebeca Omordia, featuring highlights from live concerts at @wigmore-hall.org.uk + behind-the-scenes insights. ✨ First episode: 20 Feb #AfricanConcertSeries #ResonanceFM

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

The African Concert Series returns to @wigmore-hall.org.uk on 21 March! Solo nyatiti and a cross-cultural collaboration: Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno joins flautist Rowland Sutherland at 11:30am for Music from East Africa 🎶

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Rebeca Omordia @rebecaomordia.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Thank you @adrianspecs.bsky.social for featuring John Ireland: Piano Works disc as part of your album choices for 2025! #johnireland

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

🎶 Rehearsals are underway for the African Songs concert with soprano Gweneth Ann Rand and pianist Allyson Devenish. Stay tuned as we share our journey of learning a rich and diverse collection of songs in preparation for the performance at @wigmore-hall.org.uk on 21 March. #africanartsong

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

⛏️🪕African Instrument Making Series : the making of the #Kenyan nyatiti (part 2) by Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno. #nyatiti #africaninstrumentmaking

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

⛏️🪘African Instrument-Making Series 🎶 Discover the West African Balafon Making with Koroleko Moussa. #africaninstrumentmaking #balafon

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Rebeca Omordia @rebecaomordia.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

The African Concert Series is both deeply personal and expansive in scope, it bridges cultures by presenting Africa’s musical richness alongside Western classical traditions, promoting collaborations between African & diaspora artists, sharing new sounds & stories with audiences.

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

A supporter of the African Concert Series since its inception, we are honoured to have his continued support alongside Professor Emeritus Julian Lloyd Webber, as we celebrate and promote African classical music! 🎶 Read more about this appointment here🔗 theafricanconcertseries.co.uk/2026/01/09/1...

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Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp CBE becomes Patron of The African Concert Series

9 January 2026 The African Concert Series is proud to announce the appointment of Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp CBE as Patron Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp CBE by Ivan Weiss We are delighted to announce that K…

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The African Concert Series @africanseries.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp CBE as a Patron of the African Concert Series!

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Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp @kenneththarp.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

I’m honoured and excited! #AfricanClassicalMusic

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Rebeca Omordia @rebecaomordia.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Spotted in Wigmore Hall’s 2025/26 brochure 👀 The African Concert Series 🎶. Full line-up of concerts at the link in comments. 🔗👇 #africanclassicalmusic #theafricanconcertseries #africanartmusic @wigmore-hall.org.uk @leonenriquebosch.bsky.social

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Rebeca Omordia @rebecaomordia.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

For me, AFRICAN PIANISM was not a formal academic term I studied as a child, but rather a lived experience of my heritage that I later reconciled with my Western classical training. Read more 👇

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Rebeca Omordia @rebecaomordia.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

🎹 African Pianism🌍 Piano music rooted in African classical & contemporary traditions. Coined by Nigerian composer Akin Euba, expanded by 20th‑century composers of the Schools of African Art Music into a rich, diverse piano repertoire. #AfricanPianism #GlobalClassical

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Prof Kate Loder @kghist.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Holding on so tight to the good stuff right now

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Rebeca Omordia @rebecaomordia.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

African Pianism belongs on major concert stages. In 2026, my work continues to focus on performance, curation, and canon expansion.

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Rebeca Omordia @rebecaomordia.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

✍️Thank you Andrew Plant for this wonderful review of my John Ireland Resonus Classics album in the British Music Society’s Journal. “[Omordia’s] presentations of Ireland reveal fresh beauties in this remarkable music … A highly recommended issue, and an excellent introduction to Ireland’s oeuvre”.

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Rebeca Omordia @rebecaomordia.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

🎥A short documentary about my journey performing John Ireland’s piano music coinciding with the release of John Ireland’s Piano Works 💿 on Resonus Classics.

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Adrian Ainsworth @adrianspecs.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Superb evening! Especially pleased to discover composers Majoie Hajary & Ludovic Lamothe.

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