Instrumentation

• Violin

The 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).

SKU: 114-42375
Duration: 0:06:30
Commission Notice: Commissioned by Intersection for Amadi Azikiwe with support from the National Endowment for the Arts
Publisher: Theodore Presser Company
Delivery Method: Print
Score Type: Performance Score
Product Type: Score
Accompanied: Unaccompanied Solo
UPC: 6-80160-68837-1
ISBN: 978-1-4911-3826-7