During one concentrated weekend of music-making from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 October 2014, classical music lovers in and around Franschhoek will have a feast of events to choose from. The Marriott Classic Music Festival in Franschhoek is a short series of concerts covering various genres, and is held in the historic NG Church, and the Café Bon Bon at La Petite Dauphine.
Friday 24 OCTOBER - MARRIOTT CLASSIC MUSIC FESTIVAL in FRANSCHHOEK
19:30 NG Church, Franschhoek – Joanna Frankel recital: New York-based concert violinist Joanna Frankel and Christopher Duigan perform sonatas by Beethoven and Brahms to open the festival. Also includes music from de Falla, Arvo Pärt and others in a diverse programme demonstrating something of the breadth and scale of the repertoire for the violin. Frankel divides her time between the USA as a member of Carnegie Hall's ‘The Academy’, a ground-breaking initiative training young musicians to be 21st century arts leaders, and as concert aster of the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra in Durban.
Tickets are available at www.webtickets.co.za and the door.
Saturday 25 OCTOBER - MARRIOTT CLASSIC MUSIC FESTIVAL in FRANSCHHOEK
11:30 NG Church, Franschhoek - Christopher Duigan recital: South African concert pianist and Steinway virtuoso Christopher Duigan chose a bold selection of dramatic music for the recital in the church renowned for its spacious acoustic and magnificent piano. Central in the programme is Ludwig van Beethoven's Sonata Opus 57 ('Appassionata'). Duigan's performances of this intense and dramatic sonata recently drew glowing reviews at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. Also includes 'Harmonies du Soir'(Liszt), Scherzo No 2 op 31 (Chopin), and music by Rachmaninoff and Scriabin.
Supported by LA FONTAINE GUESTHOUSE
Tickets are available at www.webtickets.co.za and the door.
Saturday 25 OCTOBER - MARRIOTT CLASSIC MUSIC FESTIVAL in FRANSCHHOEK
from 15:00 at EBONY, IS Art and the Ceramics Gallery
THREE ROLLING EXHIBITION OPENINGS
A new concept that combines the Marriott Classic Music Festival with the annual Art in Clay Festival,. The galleries, all within walking distance of each other, host exhibition openings with a twist. (15:00, 16:00 & 17:00 pm) in each gallery.
Supported by EBONY, IS ART and DAVID WALTERS AT THE CERAMICS GALLERY.
Saturday 25 OCTOBER - MARRIOTT CLASSIC MUSIC FESTIVAL in FRANSCHHOEK
18:30 for 19:00 Café Bon Bon at La Petite Dauphine – a grand soirée: Federico Freschi and Christopher Duigan (piano) with guests James Grace (guitar) and David Salleras (saxophone)
AMIGOS PARA SIEMPRE A Spanish, Latin and Italian mix of popular music in one concert. South African baritone Federico Freschi sings Neapolitan songs including 'O sole mio' and 'Santa Lucia' accompanied by guest musician James Grace on the mandolin. David Salleras (saxophone) joins Freschi in 'Granada, adding authentic Spanish flavour in his accompanying improvisations. Grace and Duigan play a Latin selection from their popular 'Together Again' programme and they join Salleras in flamenco-inspired music. Sponsored by MARRIOTT, The Income Specialists
The ticket price of R400 includes a three-course meal
Booking: Café Bon Bon 021 876 3936
Sunday 26 OCTOBER - MARRIOTT CLASSIC MUSIC FESTIVAL in FRANSCHHOEK
11:30 NG Church, Franschhoek: DAVID SALLERAS (saxophone)
Regarded as a world leader in classical saxophone playing, David Salleras returns to the Classic Music Festival in Franschhoek following an earlier visit in 2012. Based in Barcelona, Salleras has subsequently formed an ongoing creative partnership with Christopher Duigan (piano). Their programme for this Sunday morning concert includes their own compositions plus music with strong world music influences from Spain, Greece and Argentina - by Pedro Itturalde and Piazzolla. Salleras' unaccompanied saxophone solos, now regarded as repertoire standards, are performed by saxophone players worldwide. Supported by EBONY
Tickets are available at www.webtickets.co.za and the door.
Sunday 26 OCTOBER - MARRIOTT CLASSIC MUSIC FESTIVAL in FRANSCHHOEK
12:30 for 13:00 Café Bon Bon at La Petite Dauphine
BON BON FINALE: Festival musicians gather in one festive performance playing favourite choices for an elegant Sunday lunch concert. Music for violin, piano, guitar solos, songs from the classic musicals plus other magical moments of music in a varied presentation. Musicians are Joanna Frankel (violin), David Salleras (saxophone), and Federico Freschi (baritone) with James Grace (guitar) with Christopher Duigan (piano). Sponsored by MARRIOTT, the Income Specialists
The ticket price of R400 includes a three-course meal.
Booking: Café Bon Bon 021 876 3936
