(Left: James
Osei)
Friends of Music will present internationally
renowned solo double bassist James Osei accompanied by Andrea Vasi, a leading
collaborative pianist from the Netherlands, at their next recital on July 23,
2019.
James Oesi is truly blazing new trails for
double bassists worldwide. Traditionally, the double bass is not necessarily
seen as a full-fledged solo instrument. But bassist James Oesi, born in
England, growing up in South Africa, studying in Russia, and now living in the
Netherlands, is stretching the limits. Together with his regular duo partner,
pianist Andrea Vasi, he brings a recital that is dedicated to three great
sonatas.
Originally not written for the bass, but
for cello or violin and piano. Oesi plays these timeless works on his
contrabass in a most intimate way, with bravado and masterly perfection. In
Vasi he finds his musical counterpart; from start to finish, their intimate
dialogue will keep the listener in suspense.
(Right: Andrea
Vasi)
Andrea Vasi was born in Voorburg, the
Netherlands, to a Romanian-Dutch family. She has toured France, Belgium,
Switzerland, Liechtenstein, USA, Canada, India and Argentina. Many of the
concerts were broadcast by radio and / or TV. She was a special guest at the
Gergiev Festival (Rotterdam) and the Grachtenfestival (Amsterdam), and played
with the ASKO | Schönberg ensemble several times.
As a soloist she performed piano concertos
by Bach, Beethoven, Grieg, Ravel and Stravinsky. In September 2015, she was appointed
teacher/accompanist at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague.
Their programme features:
Luciano Berio (1925 - 2003) - Psy
César Franck (1822 - 1890) - Sonata in A major for violin
and piano
George Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759) - Violin sonata no.4,
HWV 371
Maurice Ravel (1875 - 1937) - Deux Mélodies Hébraïques
Vittorio Monti (1868 - 1922) - Czárdás
The recital will take place on July 23,
2019, at 19h30 at the Durban Jewish Centre, 44 KE Masinga (Old Fort) Road,
Durban. Tickets R120 (R100 FOM members) available at the door). There is safe
parking. For more information contact Keith on 071 505 1021 or visit http://www.friendsofmusic.co.za
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