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South African cellist, singer and composer Abel Selaocoe explores the infinite bounds of the cello, looking at the incredible range of sounds the instrument can make in the 21st century and beyond.

In this episode, Abel explains how the cello can be played in a huge number of different ways to go beyond its limits and sound almost unrecognisable. From Berio and Britten to Ernst Reijseger and Nan谩 Vasconcelos, Abel delves into the power of how the cello speaks to so many cultures around the globe today. With some incredible improvisations Abel demonstrates how he creates so many fascinating percussive sounds on the instrument, influenced by the Brazilian berimbau, South African uhadi and West African djembe. Abel moves from the beauty of Sir John Tavener to the searing electronics of Oliver Coates, ending with his own celebration of the cello's versatility.