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Thursday, May 23, 2019

BAROQUE 2000


The next in Baroque 2000’s Third Series concert 2019 will take place on June 2, 2019, in Mariannhill.

Titled a visual and acoustic Journey Through Italy it is featured at the occasion of the National Italian Republic Day.

A large video screen will show images of Baroque churches, monuments and buildings across Italy.

The programme will include Platti’s Ricercata No 1 in D major; Scarlatti’s Sonata for harpsichord with soloist Erik Dippenaar; Stradella’s Sonata for violin solo & basso in D minor; Albinoni’s Concerto for oboe in D minor with soloist Margrit Deppe, and Vivaldi’s Concerto for molti instrumenti in F major RV 569 (for violin solo, two oboes, two horns, strings and continuo)

The concert takes place on June 2 at 11h30 at the Church of the Mariannhill Monastery. Tickets R150 at the door. Ample and safe parking available. The Monastery Tea Garden is open for coffee/tea and light lunches.

The Baroque 2000 project is sponsored by Die Rupert Musiekstigting

For more information contact Michel Schneuwly on 082 303 5241 or email sursouth@iafrica.com