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Tuesday, March 10, 2020

BAROQUE MASTERPIECES FROM SUITE 415


(Evelien Ballantine, David Smith & Aristide du Plessis. Seated: Margrit Deppe)

Friends of Music will host a Sunday afternoon of Baroque Masterpieces presented by Suite 415 on March 15, 2020.

Suite 415 is a collaboration of well-known Durban classical musicians who are passionate about Baroque music. They are
Evelien Ballantine – Traverso - Baroque Flute
Margrit Deppe - Baroque Oboe
Ralitza Macheva - Violin
Aristide du Plessis – Cello
David Smith - Harpsichord.

The musicians play at pitch 415Hz on musical instruments which are historically correct for the 17th century. They are supported by a beautiful, recently restored Zuckermann (Ruckers), Flemish, harpsichord.

Suite 415 will play works by JS Bach, JJ Quantz, JB Sammartini, GP Telemann, M Praetorius and PA Locatelli.

The concert will take place on March 15 at 15h00 at the Durban Jewish Centre, 44 KE Masinga (Old Fort) Road. Tickets R120 (R100 FOM Members). There is safe parking and a cash bar is available.

For more information contact friendsofmusic@webmail.co.za or phone Keith Millar on 071 505 1021.