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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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Paganini's Passion

Description: Paganini passion Tags: Paganini passionFree State Symphony Orchestra conducted by Bernhard Gueller with soloist Rachel Lee Priday (violin)

Saturday 25 June 2016

Odeion

19:30

 

The Odeion School of Music and the Free State Symphony Orchestra are collaborating to present an exciting concert on Saturday 25 June when the internationally acclaimed violinist, Rachel Lee Priday, will perform the Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major (Paganini) with the FSSO conducted by Bernhard Gueller. The concert is sponsored by the International Arts Trust.

 

Paganini was the most celebrated violin virtuoso of his time.  The Violin Concerto No. 1 is an exciting virtuoso showpiece which is extremely challenging for the soloist but at the same time one of his most beautiful pieces ever written. The rest of the programme will consist of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 in D major and Mozart’s Magic Flute overture.

 

Rachel Lee Priday, acclaimed for her beauty of tone, riveting stage presence and “irresistible panache” (Chicago Tribune), has appeared as soloist with major international orchestras. Critics have praised her “dazzling, forceful technique”, “rich, mellifluous sound” and “silvery fluidity”.  Rachel has been profiled in the The New Yorker, The Los Angeles Times, Family Circle Magazine, and The Strad Magazine. Her television credits include appearances on the Disney Channel, “Fiddling for the Future” and “American Masters” on PBS, and the 2000 Grammy Awards ceremony (Los Angeles). In addition, her performances have been broadcast on major media outlets in the US, Germany, Korea, and Brazil. She began her violin studies at the age of four years and later studied with Dorothy DeLay, Itzhak Perlman and Miriam Fried.

 

Bernhard Gueller has been music director of Symphony Nova Scotia in Halifax (Canada) for the past 13 years. Well known to audiences internationally for the passion, mastery and drama he brings to the concert hall podium, Gueller is also acclaimed for his “profound interpretations”, the “stunning responses he gets from musicians” and the excitement he elicits. He is loved by musicians, critics and audience for his musical purity and continually garners praise for the fresh approach he brings to the podium. This is maestro Gueller’s third visit to Bloemfontein and the Free State Symphony Orchestra.

 

Admission:

R150 (adults)

Students, on presentation of valid card: R50.00

UFS Staff, on presentation of valid card: R90.00

Pensioners, on presentation of valid card: R90.00

Children (6 to 18 years): R50.00

Block bookings of 10 or more: R90.00

Tickets for the concert are available at Computicket outlets (Checkers, Shoprite shops) or book online at www.computicket.com.

 

Enquiries:

Ninette Pretorius tel. 051 401 2504

Ella Kotze (FSSO), tel. 051 401 2342

www.fsso.org.za

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