Composer(s): Nkeiru OkoyeThe 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 CompanyDuration: 0:06:00Instrumentation: Violin Pages: 10Binding: 9x12UPC: 680160688371ISBN: 9781491138267Item No: 114-42375Publication Date: 10/1/2024
