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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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FSSO Symphony concert: Soloist: Mark Uys (Violin)

Mark Uys

Bernhard Gueller

FSSO Symphony concert
Thursday 29 July 2010
Odeion
19:30

Soloist: Mark Uys (Violin)
Conductor: Bernhard Gueller

The UFS Department of Music and the Free State Symphony Orchestra have decided to collaborate in presenting combined concert series. This is a result of a need for better co-ordination of solo-, ensemble- and orchestral activities. Therefore the new name: Muzik@UFS. A series will consist of four to five concerts which will normally be presented on Thursdays. The first concert season of 2010 will consist of 5 concerts.

Marc Uys was born in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, where he had his first violin lessons at the age of four. He holds a Master of Music degree, from the University of Cape Town, with distinction.
From 2002 – 2006, Marc was the first violinist and manager of the Sontonga Quartet. This group worked extensively with composers from Kevin Volans to Terry Riley and Osvaldo Golijov, championing many new works in South Africa and abroad, with performances in venues such as the Victoria National Gallery in Melbourne, Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Barbican in London and Lincoln Center, New York. Solo work includes collaboration with harpist Jacqueline Kerrod in New York, chamber music performances and coaching at the "Stiftfestival 2007" in Holland, as well as performances throughout South Africa. Marc plays a fine 18th century Italian instrument on generous loan from the Lindbergh Arts Foundation and a 2004 "peanut" violin by Oleg Alexeyev.

Bernhard Gueller is principal guest conductor of the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra and has been music director of Symphony Nova Scotia since 2002.

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 celebrated by musicians, critics and audience for his musical purity and continually garners praise for the fresh approach he brings to the podium.

His career has taken him to many top concert halls from America and Australia to Russia, Japan, China, Korea, South Africa and Brazil, as well as countries in Europe such as Spain, Italy, France, Norway and Sweden and his native Germany. He has served as music director and principal conductor with various orchestras, including the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra, a position he relinquished last year.

Admission
R120 (adults) per concert
R80 (pensioners, students and learners) per concert

Tickets @ Computicket (Shoprite / Checkers, Mimosa Mall, Izami Bloemiste)
Book online at www.computicket.com  

Season tickets:
Only R360 for the whole season - a massive discount of up to R240!

Enquiries:
Ella Kotze (FSSO), tel. 051 – 401 2342 (8:00 – 13:00)
www.fsso.org.za  
 

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