The second concert in the series Wigmore Hall yesterday featured chamber music from Algeria, Sudan, Egypt with Ubuntu Ensemble, piano music from Morocco with Rebeca Omordia and Algerian songs with Abdelkader Saadoun, mandola.

The Ubuntu Ensemble is a collective of some South Africa’s finest musicians working overseas, brought together by bassist Leon Bosch. The ensemble takes its name from a South African philosophy that believes we find our humanity through our connection to others. 📷H. Glendinning

It is an inspiration to get together with my South African compatriots in the UK to play chamber music.

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The @mzansiphilharmonic double bass section, all of whom I've taught at some point. Leading this section requires me to practise what I have preached. They are all diligent and remarkable musicians. @ruanbaartman @micksmeyer @jonalene_taylor @therealzambane siyolee

I am delighted to learn that Classical Africa has been nominated for this prestigious award. And here am with the double section of the SA Nat. Youth Orch. with whom I conducted Copland, Sibelius and Mazanendaba by the South African composer Melissa van der Spuy.