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, to 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 and solo cello (each available separately).

Publisher: Theodore Presser Company
Duration: 0:06:00
Instrumentation: Violin
Pages: 10
Binding: 9x12
UPC: 680160688371
ISBN: 9781491138267
Item No: 114-42375

Publication Date: 10/1/2024