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Mariangela Vacatello Piano Recital
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…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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Johanna, O Johannes & ‘n kwessie van verbeelding (A)

Beskrywing: Johanna Sleutelwoorde: Johanna

Two comical ont-act plays in one

Production: Johanna, O Johannes & ‘n kwessie van verbeelding (A)

 

Text: ‘Johanna, O Johannes ' by Louis de Villiers & 

           ‘’n Kwessie van verbeelding’ by Nico Luwes

Directed by: Thys Heydenrych

Venue: Scaena Theatre

Age restriction: 14L

 

Dates and times:

18 May 2016 at 19h30

19 May 2016 at 19h30

20 May 2016 at 19h30

 

Tickets:          R 40.00 per person

       R30.00 for students, scholars, pensioners

Bookings:      Computicket

 

The University of the Free State Drama Department presents a double bill: Two comical one-act plays in one will guarantee twice as much laughter!

 

Johanna, O Johannes by Louis de Villiers tells the story of Jonnie who comes to university as a fresh first year student. He is accompanied by his grandmother, Johanna Petronella Boshoff, and his father, Gabriel. The problem, however, is that Jonnie was blessed with his grandmother’s names, which lead to the university placing him in Hostel Kanferfoelie, a ladies’ hostel. When the matron, Mrs. Kruger, refuses to let him into the hostel, it causes consternation. Junior administrative assistant, Mr. Venter, tries his best to solve the situation. But what to do? One does not say ‘no’ to Johanna Petronella Boshoff, and besides, Gabriel has his deposit slip to prove that he has paid up.

 

‘n Kwessie van verbeelding by Nico Luwes, is all about Nicholas and his pal Gerald, who break into the hostel room of Nicholas’ ex-girlfriend Michelle, looking for a bunch of letters Nicholas wrote to her. The two of them, especially Gerald, quickly realise that they have entered dangerous grounds. With the voluptuous Miss Poerstamper, who is onto them, and the highly imaginative Natalie right beside her, Nicholas and Gerald soon find themselves in impossible situations. What other possible solution could there be, but to undergo a metamorphoses in order to ‘fit in’?

 

Come and enjoy a relaxing evening of laughter and fun. Directed by Thys Heydenrych, 18 – 20 May 2016, at 19:30 in the Scaena Theatre. Tickets available at Computicket. Age restriction of 14 for language.

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