Rebeca Omordia (piano)

Rebeca Omordia (piano) - a vibrant and exciting virtuoso who is in demand throughout the UK and abroad

An opportunity to hear Nigerian-Romanian pianist Rebeca Omordia, described by the Guardian Nigeria as “the virtuoso pianist who cast spell on Lagos”. Rebeca has made a name for herself as a vibrant and exciting virtuoso who is in demand throughout the UK and abroad. She has collaborated with an excellent array of musicians including a three-year duo partnership with cellist Julian Lloyd Webber. Rebeca is an advocate of Nigerian classical music and her CD ‘EKELE’ released in 2018 on Heritage Records was described as an “Appealing album” (BBC Music Magazine), “Fascinating programme “(Gramophone Magazine) and “Beautifully delivered recital” (The Sunday Times).

Performers

Rebeca Omordia (Piano)

Programme

• Beethoven: Sonata op. 109 in E major
• Robert Schumann: Carnaval op. 9
• Clara Wieck-Schumann: “Toccatina” from Soiree Musicales
• Chopin: Polonaise-Fantaisie op. 61
• Chopin: Scherzo no. 4 op. 54
• Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit
• Fred Onovwerosuoke: Studies in African Rhythms