Breaking Bread -

Composer(s): Nkeiru Okoye

The African American Spiritual “Let Us Break Bread Together” has a fascinating history ranging from use by enslaved Africans to call secret meetings, modern usage as a Communion hymn, and words with ancient reference to prayer facing East. Okoye’s BREAKING BREAD is both thrilling and declamatory, inspired by Bach’s contrapuntal works for solo violin, while building into a powerful full statement of the Spiritual tune. This work was originally composed for solo viola, and the composer later transcribed it for solo violin (available separately). The world premiere BREAKING BREAD may be heard performed by the commisioner Amadi Azikiwe at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNQUXrYh7Qg

Publisher: Theodore Presser Company
Duration: 0:06:00
Pages: 8
UPC: 680160688326
ISBN: 9781491138168
Item No: 114-42365

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