PHILIPPE GRAFFIN AT TATHAM

Music lovers should not miss acclaimed international French violinist Philippe Graffin when he gives two concerts in Pietermaritzburg presented by Music Revival in association with Friends of the Tatham Art Gallery.

Philippe Graffin has established an indisputable reputation for his interpretations of the French repertoire, natural perhaps for one of the few pupils of Josef Gingold, himself a pupil of Ysaye for whom most of the violin repertoire of this era was written.

Philippe made his first recording with Yehudi Menuhin conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and his numerous highly acclaimed recordings since then bear witness to a questing mind and include many world premieres. He is joined by Annelien Ball at the piano in a programme of music by French composers Debussy and Ravel, the Sonata in A major by Beethoven, JS Bach's magnificent Chaconne in D minor and the celebrated violin charmers of Fritz Kreisler.

The first concert will take place on June 2 at 19h30 at 35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg. Tickets R100 include refreshments. Booking essential on booking@musicrevival.co.za or Music Revival on 033 342 3051. Soup will be on offer from 18h30 (extra R20). Bring your own wine.

Philippe Graffin and Annelien Ball will give a further performance on June 3 at 15h00 at the Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg. Tickets R80 from Dulce Coffee Shop at Parklane Superspar, chris@fotag.co.za or Music Revival 033 342 3051 or at the door.

There is secure parking at both venues. More information from the Tatham Art Gallery on 033 392 2801.