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Anmari & Albie in concert
2018-02-22

Anmari & Albie in concert

22 February 2018

Odeion

19:30

Anmari van der Westhuizen is Adjunct Professor and Head of the Odeion String Quartet at the UFS. She graduated from the University of Stellenbosch (BMusHons, cum laude), from the Mozarteum, Salzburg (Grosses Diplom, cum laude), and from the Hochschule für Musik (Cologne). She performed as a chamber musician and soloist in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Faroe Islands, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe. In 2015 she received the Vryfees award for the Best Classical performer of the Arts Festival and the Rose award from Radio Rosestad for her remarkable contribution towards arts and culture.

Albie van Schalkwyk is not only a solo performer in his own right, but is also one of the leading chamber musicians and vocal accompanists in South Africa. Besides performing as a piano soloist and with orchestras, he has given masterclasses for singers and accompanists. In 2009 he was appointed Associate Professor in piano and chamber music at the South African College of Music (University of Cape Town).

Programme:

  • Shostakovich: Sonata for violoncello and piano, Op. 40 (1934)
  • Tribute to Gaspar Cassadó (1897 - 1966):
    • a) Toccata: Frescobaldi - Cassadó
    • b) Intermezzo from the opera Goyescas: Granados - Cassadó
    • c) Pastorale: Couperin - Cassadó
    • d) Solo suite for cello: Prelude- Fantasia: Cassadó
    • e) Requiebros: Cassadó
  • Brahms: Sonata for violoncello and piano, Op. 99

Admission

  • R120 (adults)
  • *R80 (pensioners)
  • *R70 (UFS staff)
  • *R50 (students, learners and block bookings of 10+)

Tickets available at Computicket or online at http://online.computicket.com/web/

*Please note that tickets for pensioners, students, learners and UFS staff can only be purchased at a Computicket outlet (Shoprite Checkers) or at the doors since a valid card or ID has to be presented to qualify for the above mentioned discount.

Enquiries

Ninette Pretorius (tel. 051 401 2504)


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Special Gala Concert with the staff of the UFS Department of Music - Inauguration of Prof. Jonathan Jansen

Special Gala Concert with the staff of the UFS Department of Music
- Inauguration of Prof. Jonathan Jansen -
15 October
Odeion
19:30

The UFS Department of Music is proud to present a Special Gala Concert as part of the inauguration of prof. Johathan Jansen as the 13th rector and Vice-Chancellor of the UFS. This programme will include a wide range of genres: from Early-, Classical- and Contemporary to indigenous African music as well as Jazz.

Artists:
John Reid Coulter (harpsichord),
Matildie Thom Wium (soprano),
Lance Phillip (tenor),
Nicol Viljoen (piano) & Anmari van der Westhuizen (cello),
Kovsie String Ensemble, conducted by Anmari van der Westhuizen,
Jembe group under the leadership of Gerda Pretorius,
Bonisile Gcisa (with indigenous songs),
Hans Huyssen (cello) & Tinashe Chidanyika (mbira),
Noel Stockton & students,
UFS Big Band conducted by Paul Loeb van Zuilenburg.

You can’t afford to miss this exciting festive concert! Book your seat now!

Admission:
Free, contact Ninette Pretorius (tel. 051 – 401 2504) for bookings and enquiries.
 

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