Castle of Our Skins

Opera North

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Howard Assembly Room in Leeds on Thursday, 23 May 2024, as we present "Samantha Ege and Castle of Our Skins." This event promises to be a night of boundary-defying spiritual storytelling, filled with fortitude and hope. 

Castle of Our Skins, a Boston-based ensemble renowned for celebrating Black artistry through music, makes its highly anticipated Leeds debut. They will be joined by the acclaimed pianist and musicologist, Samantha Ege. Together, they will showcase an extraordinary program featuring piano trios and quintets by three Black composers from Africa and the diaspora. 

The evening's powerful compositions include works by Undine Smith Moore and Bongani Ndodana Breen, which respond to the distressing history of apartheid, and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Piano Quintet, first performed in 1893. This performance not only highlights the rich musical heritage of Black composers but also addresses significant historical and cultural themes.

Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, 23 May 2024
- Venue: Howard Assembly Room, Leeds
- Doors Open: 7pm
- Start Time: 7.45pm
- Ticket Prices: £22 (Under 30s Members: £11)

Programme Highlights:
- Undine Smith Moore: "Soweto"
- Bongani Ndodana Breen: "Safika: Three Tales of African Migration"
- Lavell Blackwell: "On the Impulse to Move" for string quartet (UK premiere)
- Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Piano Quintet

This event is presented in partnership with Leeds International Concert Season and is a must-attend for anyone interested in the intersection of music, history, and cultural storytelling. Book your tickets now for an evening that promises to be both enlightening and inspiring.