(James
Grace. Pic by Val Adamson)
Music Revival presents the renowned Cape
Town based classical guitarist James Grace in two recital programmes in KZN
this month. In one of these, the three-time SAMA nominee teams up with pianist
Christopher Duigan to create a unique evening of music. Their programme
together includes many of their own duo arrangements and improvisations on
classic melodies, jazz standards, Latin milongas and Spanish classics. Their
session will include evergreens Fields of
Gold, Tico Tico, plus and individual guitar solos. Duigan’s own
composition, Indigo, a favourite at
any Duigan and Grace concert, will complete the programme.
Flying solo in his second programme, the
guitarist will play works which feature in his brand-new album, Andaluza - Music of Spain III. Continuing
his exploration of original and transcribed Spanish music for the guitar, James
will perform Joaquin Turina's evocative Fandanguillo,
one of the first works originally commissioned by and composed for Andres
Segovia. Also included in the programme are a selection of works by Eduardo
Sainz de la Maza, brother of Regino Sainz de la Maza who was the dedicatee of
Joaquin Rodrigo's Concerto de Aranjuez.
Rodrigo also features in the programme, with the virtuosic and hauntingly
beautiful Invocacion y Danza, a homage
to Manuel de Falla.
For this concert tour and in the recording
studio, James plays on a locally-built classical guitar by leading South
African luthier Hans van den Berg. The CD Andaluza
– Music of Spain III will be on sale for R150. All major forms of payment
accepted.
Booking details for each concert are: booking@musicrevival.co.za or 083 417 4473
(sms or WhatsApp only).
Grace and Duigan's duo programme can be
heard first at Grace Hall, Ashton International College in Ballito on January 25
at 19h00. Tickets R150 include refreshments at interval. Safe parking is
provided and seating is unreserved.
The duo programme will be reprised on January
27 at 11h30 at the Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg. Tickets: R80. Secure
Parking. Booking is preferred. Music Revival Sunday concerts at the Tatham Art
Gallery will now offer free tickets for children and students. Children under
16 should be accompanied by an adult and booking is still preferred.
A third performance of James Grace and
Christopher Duigan's duo programme can be heard at St Agnes Church in Kloof on January
29 at 19h30. Tickets at R130 include refreshments at interval.
James Grace performs solo at Highgate Wine
Estate at Piggly Wiggly, KZN Midlands on January 26 at 18h00. Tickets R130.
Booking is essential: booking@musicrevival.co.za or 083 417 4473 (sms or
WhatsApp only). Book for dinner afterward at MENU Tel. 082 817 8796.
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