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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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UFS Department of Music presents Special Project Concerts I & II Odeion String Quartet – Hooked on Haydn

UFS Department of Music presents Special Project Concerts I & II
Odeion String Quartet – Hooked on Haydn
17 & 24 May 2009
Odeion
16:00



The Odeion String Quartet, established in 1991, is the only residential string quartet at a SA university. The quartet has recently undergone a total metamorphosis and now boasts with new members Denise Sutton (first violinist), Sharon de Kock (second violinist), Jeanne-Louise Moolman (violist) and Anmari van der Westhuizen (cellist). The quartet had its official launch on 6 November 2008.

The Department of Music is presenting two Special Project Concerts with the Odeion String Quartet, named “Hooked on Haydn”. These concerts are specially held in commemoration of the bicentenary of the death of the composer. In the first concert (17 May, 16:00), the ensemble will perform two string quartets from the six Op. 76 string quartets (nos. 1 & 3). With the second concert on 24 May (16:00) nos. 2 & 4 from Op. 76 will be performed.

Denise Sutton was concert master of the PACT orchestra, leader and founder member of the Rosamunde String Quartet, as well as member of the Chamber Orchestra of South Africa (COSA). She played in two international chamber orchestras: the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the English Chamber Orchestra. Denise had a part-time teaching practice at the University of Pretoria (UP) and at a number of schools.

After her music studies at the University of Cincinnati, Sharon de Kock lectured at two universities, the music conservatory in Mexico and at a music school in Costa Rica before returning to South Africa in 2007. She has played in three international symphony orchestras (in Peru, Costa Rica, USA).

Jeanne-Louise Moolman has performed as principal violist in several professional orchestras in Gauteng and was leader of the viola section of the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) and COSA. She was also a founder member of the Rosamunde String Quartet and lectured at the University of Pretoria and the Pro-Arte music school.

Anmari van der Westhuizen studied at the University of Stellenbosch, at the Mozarteum (Salzburg) and at the Hochschule für Musik (Köln). She has been the conductor and director of the UCT String Ensemble since 1999, and spent eight years (1988 – 1996) as soloist and chamber musician in Europe.

Admission:
R50 (adults)
R30 (pensioners, students and learners)
Tickets available at Computicket (Shoprite/Checkers shops, Mimosa Mall Information desk, online at www.computicket.com ) or at the doors. Telephonic bookings: 011 – 340 8000 or 083 915 8000.

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

 

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