Music lovers have a treat in store for them at this year’s
Hilton Arts Festival, as Marriott Asset Management will once again host two
free concerts: The Best of SA Jazz
and Violin Favourites on the September
19 and 20 respectively.
Organised by Christopher Duigan, one of South Africa’s leading
concert pianists, both concerts are set to delight audiences with a collection
of classic South African jazz and violin masterpieces performed by acclaimed
local and international musicians.
Musicians performing in The
Best of SA Jazz are Neil Gonsalves on piano, Bruce Baker on drums, Ildo
Nanja on bass and Mike Rossi on saxophones. They play a brilliant introduction
to the classic South African repertoire including hit numbers Tsakwe/Royal Blue and Manenberg from Abdullah Ibrahim, Pata and Meadowlands. The concert features music by Winston Mankunku Ngoni,
Duke Makazi, Pat Matshikiza and Bheki Mseleku and will be introduced by Mike
Rossi, Professor of Jazz at the University of Cape Town.
Violin Favourites
will feature Joanna Frankel and Christopher Duigan. Frankel is a Juilliard
graduate and concertmaster of the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra and has received
rave reviews for her superb classical performances, most notably her concert
engagements with the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra.
Renowned classical pianist Duigan is a Steinway artist who
has performed extensively with all leading South African orchestras, including
the KZN, Cape and JHB Philharmonic Orchestras in a repertoire of more than 25
concerti. In recital he has achieved a popular following through his innovative
presentation and programming featuring a broad and eclectic taste in music.
“We are delighted to bring these talented jazz and classical
musicians to the Hilton Arts Festival stage this year,” said Simon Pearse, CEO
of Marriott. “This is the third year we have made such concerts readily
accessible, and it is gratifying to see how popular they have become at an
event which is known as one of the country’s foremost cultural experiences.”
The Best of SA Jazz
will be presented on September 19 at 15h00. Violin
Favourites will be performed on September 20 at 16h00. Both concerts are 70
minutes long and take place in the Chapel. They are free of charge, thanks to
Marriott’s sponsorship.
Booking is essential and can be made at www.hiltonfestival.co.za
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