(Weien Amy Luo. Pic supplied)
The Friends of Music organisation has announced that it will be hosting the first full recital concert of Durban Prodigy – the fabulous Weien Amy Luo.
The concert will take place on July 12 at 14h30 at the Durban Jewish Centre.
Tickets R150 (available at the door)
Eighteen-Year-old Weien Amy began piano at age four with Philippa Greenwood and currently studies with Professor Mario Nell at Stellenbosch University. Though she is also an accomplished violinist studying with Dr. Suzanne Martens, today’s programme is dedicated entirely to her first love: the piano.
Weien Amy brings a lyrical, singer‑like quality to the keyboard, influenced by her years of playing the violin. Weien Amy was a well-rounded student during her 14 years at Crawford School. She was a top academic achiever. A member pf the SA National Maths Olympiad, a winner of an international art competition, and captain of the school swimming team.
Weien Amy has shown her talent and passion for music over the years. She played with the KZNPO at the age of 5, only six months after her first piano lesson. Since then, she has been chosen to perform with the orchestra in the Young Performers Concerts almost every year, playing either piano or violin.
Weien Amy states: "I am thrilled to have my first piano recital here at the Durban Jewish Club. The piano feels like an orchestra under my fingers. I am able to paint beautiful phrases with the notes as every note has a unique timbre. Thank you to my piano teacher, Professor Mario Nell and my violin teacher, Dr. Suzanne Martens for their guidance and support. Most importantly, my family for their constant encouragement for both instruments, which started from our living room."
The programme will include music from Bach, Beethoven, Johnstone, Chopin, Kreisler/Rachmaninov and Prokofiev.
The Prelude Performer will be Weien Amy’s younger brother Xizhi Aiden Luo.
For more information contact millark.millar@gamil.com or phone Keith at 0715051021.
The Durban Jewish Centre is located at 44 KE Masinga Rd, North Beach, Durban.
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