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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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Valentine’s Picnic Concert

Soloists:           Charl du Plessis (piano)

                        Tumi Ntantiso (soprano)

Conductor:       Alexander Fokkens

Date:                Saturday 16 February 2013

Venue:              De Oude Kraal Country Estate

Time:                18:30

The Free State Symphony Orchestra starts the new year with an open air concert at De Oude Kraal Country Estate, one of the finest Bloemfontein Guest House establishments in South Africa. De Oude Kraal is a luxurious, award winning, four-star guest house, and situated 35km south of Bloemfontein on the N1.

Well-known pianist Charl du Plessis plays Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and the famous ‘Elvira Madigan’ Theme from Mozart’s Piano Concerto no. 21 with the FSSO. Tumi Ntantiso, a student of Peet van Heerden, at the Odeion School of Music, sings O mio babbino caro from Gianni Schicchi (Puccini) and Ebben ne andro lontana from La Wally (Catalani). The orchestra, conducted by Alexander Fokkens, will fill up the programme with famous classical themes used in films, like Air on a G-string (J.S. Bach) from Runaway Bride; Meditation from Thaïs (Massenet) used in both Titanic and Hearlands; the Tango from Scent of a Woman.

Please note that members of the audience are not allowed to bring their own refreshments. A wide variety of eats and treats will be for sale at the venue, to provide a delicious picnic. Everything will be specially prepared by the Oude Kraal restaurant. Wine and other beverages will also be sold.

Make use of this wonderful opportunity to spoil your loved ones.

Admission

R100 (adults)

R40 (students / scholars)

 

Tickets are available from Computicket (Shoprite / Checkers, Mimosa Mall)

Book online at www.computicket.com

Enquiries:

Ella Kotze (FSSO), tel. (051) 401-2342 (08:00 – 13:00)

www.fsso.org.za

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