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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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Deon Lamprecht – Organ recital

Deon Lamprecht – Organ recital
Sunday, 11 October 2009
Odeion
16:00

Organ music lovers can book now for an exceptional performance by well-known organist, Deon Lamprecht, on Sunday, 11 October 2009.

Lamprecht studied at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein where he obtained a Teacher’s Diploma, Church Organist’s Diploma, and a B.Mus., B.Mus.Hons. (cum laude), Master’s and D.Phil. degrees. In 1974 he was appointed as lecturer at the UFS, promoted to senior lecturer in 1984 and to Professor in 1994. From 1994 till 2005 he was the Head of the Department of Music at the UFS.

Lamprecht was awarded the first prize in the organ competition during the Third South African Organ Festival in Cape Town in 1980. During the Music Prize Competition of the SABC, also in 1980, he was awarded the first prize in the organ category, as well as the SAMRO prize in the final round. He has appeared several times as organ soloist in works with orchestra by Handel, Haydn, Poulenc and Saint-Saëns and performs regularly in solo organ recitals. He frequently acts as adjudicator for organ, choir and music competitions. In 2005 he presented two organ recitals in British Columbia (Canada).

From 1978 till 1989 he was conductor of the Pro Ecclesia Choir, from 1990 till 1995 of the University Choir and since 1993 of the Alumni Chamber Choir. On several international tours, he conducted choir performances in Zimbabwe, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, England, France, The Netherlands, Egypt and Spain. He conducted several performances of Telemann’s St Matthew Passion, Bach’s St John’s and St Matthew Passions, The Messiah by Handel, and his choirs took part in performances of the Requiems by Verdi and Mozart, and The Elijah by Mendelssohn.

In 1993 he undertook a study tour focusing on organ and choral directing to Switzerland, Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany and presented a paper during the International Organ Festival in Oundle, England. He received master classes in organ from Ludger Lohmann (Germany), Julian Weir (England), Hans Fagius (Sweden), Harald Vogel (Germany), Jean-Claude Zehnder (Switzerland), Marie-Claire Alain (France) and Jacques van Oortmerssen (The Netherlands).

Programme:
J.S. Bach: Wir glauben all an einen Gott
N. Bruhns: Praeludium in G major
J.S. Bach: Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele
J.S. Bach: Passacaglia in C minor
F. Mendelssohn: Sonata no. 5 in D major
A. Guilmant: March upon Lift up your heads by G.F. Handel
J. Alain : Litanies

Admission:
R50 (adults)
R30 (pensioners, students and learners)
Tickets available at Computicket (at all Shoprite / Checkers shops, Mimosa Mall information desk) and at the doors.

Enquiries:
Ninette Pretorius (tel. 051 - 401 2504)

 

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