08 January 2016 - 0 Comments
Kelsely Abaza is an Egyptian composer and producer of avant-garde electronic music working in New Zealand.
The most recent Egyptian commentary on his work, by Ahram Canada, described Abaza’s piece Sojourn as a “show of force [through] complex arrangements [displaying] orchestral beauty so that indeed we feel that we are listening to a full orchestra.” An earlier review of other compositions (October 2015) stated that - “[Kelsely Abaza’s] style is eclectic; the arrangements, sound design and instrumentation sounds accomplished and professional. His melodies are at times dark, at times playful and addictive, hypnotic and satisfying.”
Abaza will perform Experimental 2016 - a selection of unreleased compositions at Christchurch’s Sonic Art venue The Auricle on Saturday, 30 January 2016.
The concert will be opened by Christchurch musician Michael Summerfield who will perform works specifically written for the occasion.
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