AVRIL KINSEY, one of South Africa’s most active musicians with more than 25 guitar compositions to her credit, will perform at the La Motte estate in Franschhoek on Saturday 4 September at 19:00.
Avril’s recital at La Motte will form part of the Franschhoek Uncorked wine festival, and will celebrate traditional European classic guitar compositions from Italy, Germany and Spain, as well as exotic Africa-inspired works.Her orchestral performance highlights include performing the Aranjuez Concerto under the baton of Spanish conductor Garcia Asensio, working with members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and accompanying Luciano Pavarotti with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. Her varied repertoire also includes the concerto for jazz piano and classical guitar by Claude Bolling.
As a composer, Avril has been awarded prestigious commissions from the Foundation for the Creative Arts and Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO).
The entrance is R140 per person. Guests will be welcomed with a glass of La Motte MCC upon arrival and a light finger dinner will be served after the performance.
Bookings for the concert can be made at the La Motte tasting venue or by phoning 021-876-8801 for Angela.
