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The Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of the Free State, Prof Francis Petersen, is pleased to invite you to the launch of the Artists in Residency Programme. This event marks the exciting start of a new initiative at the university.
We are honored to have Mike van Graan, a distinguished independent artist and playwright, as our inaugural artist and playwright in residence. Van Graan boasts an impressive career, having authored 36 plays and contributing significantly to the cultural landscape. His expertise extends beyond playwriting, encompassing cultural policy, artist network development (both locally and across Africa), and advocacy work. Notably, he held leadership positions within esteemed organisations such as Arterial Network, the African Arts Institute, and the STAND Foundation. Van Graan's dedication to cultural activism and artistic creation is widely recognised.
Please join us for this momentous occasion:
Date: Thursday 27 June 2024
Time: 15:00-17:00 (followed by a cocktail reception)
Venue: Scaena Theatre, UFS Bloemfontein Campus
For further information, contact Alicia Pienaar at pienaaran1@ufs.ac.za.
Programme highlights include:
- Staged Reading: An excerpt from Return of the Ancestors, a play that pays homage to the satirical South African political play, Woza Albert, explores themes of democracy and sacrifice through the return of figures such as Steve Biko and Neil Aggett.
- Closed Premiere: The Good White, set against the backdrop of the 2015/16 student protests in South Africa, delves into contemporary issues such as race, social justice, and the complexities of human relationships.
Odeion: Fun concert
2007-09-21
Fun concert!
4 October 2007
Odeion
19:30
The Department of Music presents a fun concert on Thursday, 4 October 2007, 19:30 in the Odeion. After several requests and excellent feedback from our concert goers, the Department has decided to make these lighter concerts a regular event and is presenting this one for FREE! Besides the following items, we have a lot of surprises in store.
Three pieces for cello and piano:
Boccherini: Rondo
Gluck: Melody
Popper: Tarentella
Michael Haller (cello), Albie van Schalkwyk (piano)
Francis Poulenc: Babar the elephant
Hanna van Niekerk (narrator), Albie van Schalkwyk (piano)
Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for violin and piano, Op. 24 (“Spring Sonata”)
John Wille (violin), Nicol Viljoen (piano)
Scott Joplin: Three Piano Rags: Maple Leaf Rag, Magnetic Rag & Easy Winners
Albie van Schalkwyk & Nicol Viljoen (pianos)
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Waltz & Romance for piano, six hands
Anchen Froneman, Petro Engelbrecht, Ronella van Rensburg (piano)
Noel Stockton and Nicol Viljoen at two pianos!
Bookings:
Book your free ticket now at 051 - 401 2504. Only 372 seats available!