Asake is set to perform a Red Bull Symphonic concert in New York this fall alongside conductor Glenn Alexander II and the Symphonic Orchestra.
The Red Bull Symphonic brings a modern artist and a classical music director together, backed by a full-scale symphonic orchestra, to reimagine the artist’s biggest hits. The Grammy-winning Afrobeats star’s one-night-only show will take place at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre on Nov. 8.
“I feel blessed to be part of Red Bull Symphonic and amplify my sound in this unique way,” Asake said in a statement. “Classical music was influential in my childhood and love for music, and blending it with fújì, Afrobeats and amapiano alongside a full orchestra is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I’m excited for what it will do for the culture, and for my fans to rediscover my music in a new light.”
This marks the first Red Bull Symphonic concert in New York and the third one in the U.S., following Rick Ross‘ Atlanta performance in 2022 and Metro Boomin‘s L.A. performance in 2023.
Alexander II will serve as the conductor for this year’s Red Bull Symphonic, while Anthony Parnther — who conduced Metro’s 2023 concert — will handle arrangement and orchestral consultant duties. Alexander II is the music director and conductor of the national U.S. tour of Les Misérables and has commanded top orchestras including the Atlanta Symphony and NYU Symphony, debuting at both Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.
“It’s an honor and a privilege to be part of something that’s bigger than myself as Red Bull Symphonic will provide an avenue to genuinely connect with people over our shared love of music,” said Alexander II in a statement. “I’m excited for the opportunity to work with Asake and blend two genres together in a unique way. This is something that will culturally bring people together which means more to me than anything.”
Tickets go on sale via Red Bull’s website Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. ET.
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