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Mariangela Vacatello Piano Recital
2019-01-29

…dazzling, virtuosic Italian pianist in concert…

Mariangela Vacatello 
PIANO RECITAL 
8 February 2019 
Odeion 
19:30

"... and even when Ginastera gives you one piece with a close family likeness to another, you listen with a sense of renewal thanks to performances by Mariangela Vacatello of a superb zest, brio and imaginative scope... she has technique in spades, making her a front-runner with Argerich's legendary live Three Argentinian Dances... no praise could be high enough for Vacatello's achievement." (Gramophone 2016)

Mariangela Vacatello is recognised worldwide as an exceptionally gifted artist, reflected in the numerous awards and effusive reviews she received. Her performances have regularly been broadcasted by prestigious radio stations worldwide. The Second Prize at the Franz Liszt International Piano Competition in 1999, at the age of 17, catapulted her towards an international career as a soloist, performing at Wigmore Hall, Bridgewater Hall (Manchester), Walt Disney Hall, Montpellier Festival, Weill Hall (NYC) and the Oriental Centre (Shanghaj). She has appeared with such prominent orchestras as the Philharmonic of Teatro alla Scala, National Orchestra Santa Cecilia (Rome), RAI in Turin, Lithuanian Symphony, Stuttgarter Philharmonics, Prague Chamber Orchestra and has performed with renowned conductors such as Andris Nelsons, Krystof Penderecky, Andrès Orozco-Estrada, Gábor Takács-Nagy and Alain Lombard. Amongst her numerous top awards the following deserve special mention: the Solti Foundation Award, XVII Venice Prize, Finalist and Worldwide Audience Award at the 2009 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, 1st Prize Top of the World International Piano Competition 2009 and the Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition in 2005. Mariangela Vacatello was born in Naples (Italy) and studied at the Imola Piano Academy, Milan Conservatory and Royal Academy of Music (London).

ADMISSION

  • R150 (adults)
  • *R80 (pensioners)
  • *R80 (UFS staff)
  • *R60 (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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Franklin Larey piano recital

Franklin Larey piano recital
5 May 2011
Odeion
19:30

Hailed as one of South Africa’s leading pianists, Franklin Larey, is acclaimed for his performances of works by especially Brahms, Mozart, Scriabin and Ravel. His piano teachers include Bruce Gardiner, Laura Searle, Frank Weinstock and Richard Fields.

Larey teaches at UCT, where he was appointed as Director of the South African College of Music from 2002-07. He appears regularly as a recitalist, soloist, accompanist and has worked with conductors such as Isaiah Jackson, Gabriel Chmura, Bernard Gueller, Victor Yampolsky and Lesley Dunner. Of his appearance with the San Jose Symphony, the San Jose Mercury News wrote, "When Franklin Larey turned to soft poetry, time stood still, and the audience held its breath for an eternity. His slow movement was sheer ecstasy - clear, measured, lyrical."

Franklin won several awards including first prize at the 1991 Young Chang International Piano Competition and third prize at the 1996 New Orleans International Piano Competition. In 2003 he was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Researcher Award and spent six months in residence at his alma mater, the University of Cincinnati. During this time he also performed at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage (Washington DC). He has received several honours for his work as a concert pianist and for his contribution to music in South Africa. In 2003 the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music honoured him with a Distinguished Alumnus Award. In South Africa, he has served on the National Arts Council, a documentary of his career was aired on satellite television and he featured in South Africa’s Human Sciences Research Council’s published series, Living Treasures.

He currently serves as Director of the summer session of the Adamant Music School in Vermont (USA) and in 2010 he performed at Carnegie Hall (NY) at an anniversary concert of the school.

Programme:
W.A. Mozart: Sonata in B flat major, K.570
J. Brahms: Three Intermezzi, Op. 117
C. Debussy: La fille aux cheveux de lin: Feux d’artifice
F. Chopin: Nocturne in B major, Op. 62, No. 1
H. Hofmeyr: Notturno
S. Prokofiev: Sonata No. 7 in B flat major, Op. 83

Admission:
R120 (adults)
R80 (pensioners, students and learners)
Tickets available at Computicket (at all Shoprite / Checkers shops, Mimosa Mall and Waterfront information desks) and at the doors.

Enquiries:
Ninette Pretorius (tel. 051 - 401 2504)
 

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