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Franschhoek classic music festival

Franschhoek classic music festival
 
2010-10-28


THE Franschhoek Classic Music Festival taking place this weekend will bring a variety of classics and world music to Franschhoek.

Some of the performances on the programme are:

) A recital of Beethoven sonatas by cello and piano duo Peter Martens and Luis Magalhães to launch their new CD of the composer’s complete sonatas for cello and piano on Friday at 19:30 (NG Church, tickets R90).

) US pianist Bryan Wallick gives a piano recital on the new grand piano in the NG Church on Saturday at 11:00. Music by Schumann, Debussy and Liszt (tickets R90).

) German guitar virtuoso Ulrich Busch gives a recital of popular guitar music from around the world. Ticket price (R130) includes wine and snacks on arrival and a preview of the Franschhoek artists exhibition. This takes place on Saturday at 13:00 and 17:00 at Le Quartier Français.

) London-based Joanne Rozario (saxophone) joins Christopher Duigan at the gala dinner concert on Saturday at 19:30 (Café Bon Bon at La Petite Dauphine) to play selections from their recent CD ‘Close Your Eyes and Listen’. It includes modern and traditional classics, crossover improvisations and up-beat ‘world music’-inspired music. Tickets at R350 include a four-course dinner.

Visit www.franschhoekclassic.co.za and www.franschhoek.org for detailed information. Book at 021-876-2861.




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