Pan on a Higher Note Rhythm-Echoes through Generations
The National Steel Symphony Orchestra (NSSO) will host their premier show “Pan on a Higher Note” at the Aldwin Roberts “Lord Kitchener” Auditorium of the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) on July 28 and 29, 2018, from 7:30pm. This, the 7th edition of its signature event is themed “Rhythm – Echoes through Generations”.
The orchestra, under the musical directorship of Akua Leith, uses this event to showcase the versatility of the National Instrument as the skilled musicians execute pieces from the classical to the contemporary. The show also incorporates unique collaborations with vocals and dance, as well as introduces new musical compositions.
This edition of Pan on a Higher Note “Rhythm – Echoes through Generations” promises to be yet another unforgettable experience, as the NSSO collaborates with Elle Infini TT, a dance troupe whose repertoire includes ballet, hip-hop and dancehall. The NSSO will also be joined on stage by Kerene Asche, Derron Sandy, Elle InfiniTT, Kay Allen, Chelsea Fensom and Shiva Manick.
According to NSSO’s Musical Director Akua Leith, “Rhythm-Echoes through Generations”, bridges the gap through generations of dance and music. He describes rhythm as the thread that links dance and music- “it is what moves our bodies and touches our souls from one generation to the next.” The NSSO will also be introducing a new composition to their vast repertoire, a piece that was written specifically for them to premiere at the concert.
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