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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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Lyle the Crocodile and the House on East 88th Street

 


Title of Production:  Lyle the Crocodile and the House on East 88th Street

Genre:  Theatre for young adults (musical)

Language:  English

Directed by:  DeBeer Cloete

Based on the Books by:  Bernard Waber

Adapted for the Stage by:  Kevin Kling

Music composed by:  Richard Gray

Choreography by:  Mark Antony Dobson

Featuring:  2nd Year Drama Students

Venue:  Rehearsal Room Theatre

Dates & times:

12 March at 17:00

13 March at 17:00

14 March at 12:00

15 March at 12:00

18 March at 17:00

Prices:  R 25.00 per person / R 20.00 per person for groups of 10 or more

Bookings:   Computicket (0861 915 8000)

Press Release

“Lyle the Crocodile” is the story of a friendly crocodile who turns up in a bathtub in an apartment in New York City’s Upper East Side. Lyle becomes good friends with the people in the building, except for Mr Grumps, who hates Lyle, parades, people, and pretty much everything. However, when Lyle rescues Mr Grumps and his cat Loretta from a fire, Mr Grumps has to apologize for the way he’s treated Lyle. In the end, Lyle helps those around him learn that they should not judge other by how different they appear to be, but to love people (and crocodiles) for what they are.

“Lyle the Crocodile” is based on the beloved character created by Bernard Waber.  The play was originally adapted by Kevin Kling in 1990 and since then has become a staple for children’s theatre production houses around the world including the United States and Britain.  The production is aimed at primary school learners, students and adults alike and the adaptation features eleven original songs composed by Richard Gray. 

This production opens the 2014 theatrical season at the Department of Drama and Theatre Arts at the University of the Free State and features second year drama students under the direction of DeBeer Cloete (The Monster Under my Bed).  Tickets are available through Computicket.  “Lyle the Crocodile” runs from 12 to 18 March at the Scaena Rehearsal Room on the University of the Free State Campus.  For bookings or further information, please contact the drama department on 051 401 2160 between 08:00 and 13:00 on weekdays.

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