Classical Musician Patrick Addaquay Awarded Doctorate Degree In Music

Alfred Patrick Addaquay

One of Ghana’s finest classical musicians, Alfred Patrick Addaquay, has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Music Theory and Composition from the University of Cape Coast.

Patrick is also an excellent keyboardist, singer, composer, arranger, choral director and conductor.

Also an old student of Mfantsipim School, Patrick had earlier obtained a Bachelor’s and MPhil in music theory and composition.

His skill is always structured and executed in the style of western classical music and Ghanaian gospel music.

Some of his greatest compositions include Laudateur Christus, a cantata titled Afe nsakrae, Kyekyekule Sonata and Sanku Concerto.

Addaquay composed his first oratorio, comprising 32 classical music pieces, in 2006 at the age of 20. It was called Laudate.

The two-hour oratorio, performed before an audience at the University of Cape Coast Auditorium, was the first of its kind in Ghana.

He has also partnered with corporate institutions to entertain Ghanaians and other nationals at various concerts.

He has performed on many platforms in the world.