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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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Ons Dorp (Afr)

Text: THORNTON WILDER

Translated by:  ULRICH STARK

Director: PIETER VENTER

Venue: WYNAND MOUTON THEATRE

Language: AFRIKAANS

 

Dates and times:

4 November 2014            19h30

5 November 2014            19h30

6 November 2014            19h30

7 November 2014            19h30

 

Prices:  R 40.00 for adults / R 30.00 for students or scholars / R 25.00 for pensioners or for groups of 10 or more

Bookings:   Computicket (0861 915 8000)

 

Thornton Wilder’s Ons Dorp portrays the story of a small town Grawehoek – the come-and-go of generations, the circle of life and, of course, love and death. The script – originally in English and set in America – is translated by Ulrich Stark. Stark’s version of script is set in the 1900s in South Africa. The play master (portrayed by Magda Schoeman/Aldiné van der Merwe) is, other than the rest of the characters, in conversation with the audience. This technique breaks the well-known fourth wall convention that the realism genre is known for. The audience would however be able to relate to the characters, seeing that the play is still of a realistic nature. This production is brought to the stage by the second year drama students from the University of the Free State and is directed by Dr Pieter Venter.

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