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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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Talisman

Talisman
Monday, 22 March 2010
Odeion
20:00
The Department of Music cordially invites you to a concert by the American a capella group, Talisman. Talisman is a coed group of singers from the Stanford University in California (USA). This group of singers is dedicated to the sharing of stories through music. They aim to explore and perform cultural music and strive to give voice to a vast collection of human stories through song. They also strive not only to perform music for itself, but to use it as a means to grow as individuals and to share their experiences with their audience. The group was established by Joe Pigato in 1990 and celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Their initial aim was to bring culturally substantive music to the Stanford community. They concentrated on the African and African-American diaspora but have since broadened their horizons by engaging with musical traditions from all over the world. The group is mainly an a capella group, but also uses drums and dancing in their music.

Talisman has already performed at the White House and at the 1996 Olympic Games, Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl as well as with the artist, Seal. In 1997 they won the ICCA competition (International Championship of Collegiate A Capella). To date Talisman has released 8 albums - 7 full length albums as well as a ten-year anniversary compilation called Shine.

They have returned to South Africa numerous times in the past years and have build relationships with many organizations in Johannesburg and Cape Town such as the Amy Biehl Foundation. The group was requested to sing for former president, Nelson Mandela, during his first visit to Stanford University. On their return to South Africa to perform in, amongst others, Johannesburg, they will also visit Bloemfontein for a performance in the Odeion.

Concert goers are kindly requested to enter the building from the southern side (via the Departmental offices) due to construction work in the Odeion foyer area.

Admission:
Free, contact Ninette Pretorius (tel. 051 – 401 2504) for enquiries.
 

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