(Right: Zanta Hofmeyer and Elna Van Der Merwe. Pic supplied)
Friends of Music will present a programme of Great Romantic Sonatas featuring Zanta Hofmeyer (Violin) and Elna Van Der Merwe (Piano) on November 9 at 14h30 at the Durban Jewish Centre, North Beach.
Zanta Hofmeyr is recognised as one of South Africa’s foremost violinists. She is a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music in New York. After her New York debut in Carnegie Recital Hall, she returned to South Africa in 1985. She performs regularly as soloist with symphony orchestras in South Africa and was lauded for her performances of the Britten, Beethoven, Brahms, Mendelssohn and Bruch concerti. She is also an active chamber music aficionado. She has several recordings with different artists of which the latest are French sonatas with pianist Elna van der Merwe and three Beethoven sonatas.
Elna van der Merwe is an exceptionally talented and versatile pianist and accompanist with an impressive musical career. With formal training in piano and organ from the University of Stellenbosch, she has established herself as a sought-after artist, seamlessly navigating between genres such as classical music, jazz and cabaret. Elna has performed as a soloist with national orchestras and has performed at all the prominent art festivals in South Africa. Her dedication and passion for music make her one of South Africa’s most esteemed and musical artists.
Programme
Tomaso Vitali (1663 – 1745) - Chaconne in g minor
Richard Strauss (1864 – 1949) Sonata for violin and piano in
E-flat Major, Opus. 18
Gabriel Fauré (1845 - 1924) Sonata for violin and piano no.1
in A Major, Opus 13
Fritz Kreisler (1875
– 1962) A selection of concert pieces
Tickets R140 (Available at the door)
For more information check millark.millar@gmail.com or phone 0715051021 (Keith)
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