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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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Organ Duo Concert

18 July 2019 ~ Odeion ~ 19:30

The Odeion School of Music has the pleasure of inviting you to an Organ Duo Concert with organists Jan Beukes and Gerhard de Bruin. Organ duets are rarely heard or performed nowadays, and with this concert, the artists want to expose the audience to the best-known organ duets. Jan and Gerhard will each also perform one solo item.

Jan obtained his BMus, BMusHons, MMus and PhD degrees at the University of the Free State. He lectures organ and organ method at the OSM since 2009. He regularly performs in departmental concerts as well as nationally and internationally - especially as chamber musician. His students have won several awards and competitions. He is currently Artistic & Operational Head of the OSM.

Gerhard de Bruin is a graduate of the UFS. His organ career started under the leadership of Ms Leonore Kloppers under whose tutelage he obtained a BMusHons in Organ Performance. Subsequent teachers included Dr Mario Nell as well as Dr Jan Beukes, under whose leadership he completed the Masters in Music Performance Study (Organ). He actively participates as church organist and has a particular inclination towards modern organ music. He is a member of the South African Church Organ Society.

PROGRAMME

  • Bach: Prelude and Fugue in E-flat major, BWV 552
  • Merkel: Sonata in D minor for four hands and double pedals, Op. 30
  • Leighton: Martyrs – Dialogues on a Scottish Psalm Tune for Organ Duet, Op. 73
  • Interval
  • Dupré: Deuxième Symphonie, Op. 26
  • Kloppers: Dance Suite for Organ Duet

ADMISSION

  • R130 (adults)
  • *R70 (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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