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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

BAROQUE 2000



 
(Darragh Morgan, seen - and heard - practising in London’s subway)

The fifth Series concert of Baroque 2000 will be held on September 21 at the Church of the Mariannhill Monastery.

A former director of Baroque 2000, London-based Darragh Morgan is considered one of the most exciting and versatile Irish violinists of today. He returns to South Africa to lead this concert which offers a vibrant programme.

Works include Johann Sebastian Bach’s Sinfonia from Cantata 42 and his violin concerto in A minor which will feature Darragh Morgan as soloist. Then there’s Luigi Boccherini - from Op 6, concerti grossi for Cinque Procession of the Military Night Watch in Madrid; Giuseppe Torelli’s concerto in D Major G1, for trumpet with soloist Michel Schneuwly and Pietro Castrucci’s Concerto Grosso No XII, Op 3.

The concert will take place at 15h00 on September 21 at the Church of the Mariannhill Monastery. Tickets R120 at the door. Ample and safe parking is available.

For more information contact Michel Schneuwly on 031 312 5539 or 082 303 5241

Baroque 2000 is sponsored by Die Rupert Musiekstigting.