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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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Vlieë (Afrikaans)

Vlieë (Afrikaans)
Venue: Wynand Mouton Theatre
Dates: 27 & 28 October 2009
Time: 19h30

Text: Jean-Paul Sartre
Director: Stephanie Brink

Tickets:
R 30.00 for adults,
R 25.00 for group bookings 10+,
R 20.00 for students
R 25.00 for scholars/pensioners


Tickets available at Computicket (Mimosa Mall & any Checkers) or at the door.

Die Vlieë, is a modern theatre text by Jean-Paul Sartre and is based on the classic mythology of Orestes and his sister Elektra’s quest for revenge on the murderers of their father, King Agamemnon. The Afrikaans translation was done by Ilne Fourie, - winner of the Sanlam theatre competition as dramatist and as actor as well as Passi’s short story competition in 2007. The production is a third year module production under the direction of Dr. Stephanie Brink. The drama is presented in a postmodernist style, with interaction between the various theatre mediums like projections, sound and lighting. This interaction forms a challenging and multilayered visual experience.

The story is a simple but rational and gripping dialogue between the different characters. After his wonderings, Orestes and his mentor arrive in Argos and find the city of his birth in ruins. Like all of us, he is like a clean sheet of paper, on which we define our souls through our actions. The ruin of the city is given as an example of the state of the natural order of things by the citizens and also by Zeus. Through his unspoiled demeanour and open mind as well as his intellectual background, he sees the corruption and deterioration in his city for what it is. Thus he is compelled to choose between his reason and conforming to the status quo of Argos.

This production is a dramatic, yet simple human tale and promises a titillating and gripping theatre experience for the audiences.
 

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