Bridging Events presents: Resonating Classics, a programme of three exciting young musicians performing on clarinet, saxophone and piano.
These performers have all achieved high distinction results for their ABRSM advanced performance exams, placing them amongst some of the top students in South Africa.
We wish to encourage them in their pursuit of musical excellence as they further their musical careers by creating opportunities to perform.
We hope to attract music students and teachers to concerts which are inspiring and motivational for aspiring musicians.
Knysna: 10 September, 12:00
Knysna: 11 September, 18:00
Gqeberha: 13 September, 19:00
Makhanda: 14 September, 19:00
More detail below.
Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry (21), is a 3rd year BMus student at Nelson Mandela University currently working towards a FTCL. He is specializing in classical saxophone as well as woodwind repair. Matthew has played in various ensembles, orchestras and big bands.
Programme
Sonata Op.29 Mvt.1, Muczynski
Pequeña Czardas, Pedro Iturralde
Xiwind, Philippe Geiss
Fuzzy Bird Sonata, T.Yoshimatsu
Mothae Katleho Tsepo Stephen
Mothae Katleho Tsepo Stephen is a music teacher in Maseru, Lesotho. He has progressed steadily through the ABRSM grades to achieving a high distinction in 2022 as an Associate of the Royal Schools of Music (ARSM). He has studied under the guidance of Ronel Henning – founder of Ladybird International Arts Academy in Ladybrand. Mothae hopes to study music full time and is currently working towards an ABRSM Diploma in Performance.
Programme
Allegro (1st movement from Sonatina in C, Op. 60 No. 3), Friedrich Kuhlau
Romance in F, Op.118 no.5, Johannes Brahms
Barcarolle no.1 in A minor, Op.26, Gabriel Fauré
1 Mainstream Tune (1st movement), Joseph Makholm
2 Plaintive Blues (2nd movement) from Three Impressions, Joseph Makholm
Tiaan Uys
Tiaan Uys is a freelance musician and music teacher; predominantly playing clarinet, saxophone, and double bass. As a performer he plays in various musical styles and genres ranging from orchestral, and chamber music, to jazz and other contemporary music. As a clarinettist he has been playing with the SANYO (South African National Youth Orchestra) since 2011.
He’s received clarinet tuition from world-renowned clarinettists including Robert Pickup (ZA/Switzerland), Junnan Sun (ZA/China), Olivier Patey (France), Arno Piters (Netherlands), and Calogero Palermo (Italy). He is also a member of the ECPO (Eastern Cape Philharmonic Orchestra) since 2012 and has held the position of principal double bass since 2018.
Programme title: The French Clarinet / The Parisian Clarinet
Solo de Concour, A. Messager
Sonata for Clarinet & Piano, C. Saint Saens
Sonata for Clarinet & Piano, Francis Poulenc
Sonatine for Clarinet & Piano, Darius Milhaud (Optional)
How to book:
Knysna: Music@Alkira Lodge
10 September, 12:00 | 30-minute solo programme by each performer
Tickets: R150/person
Brunch or Lunch option available: R260/meal
Booking essential: WhatsApp or phone Sam 083 552 6259
Knysna: Music@Alkira Lodge
11 September, 18:00 | Chamber Music Concert
Tickets: R120/person
Pre-concert Supper available: R290/meal
Booking essential: WhatsApp or phone Sam 083 552 6259
Tickets for both concerts at Alkira Lodge: R250/person
Gqeberha: Pearson High School Music Centre
13 September, 19:00
Tickets: R60 adults, R30 students, school pupils free
Purchase at the door, or book on Quicket.
Makhanda: Beethoven Room, Rhodes University Music & Musicology Department
14 September, 19:00
Tickets: Adults R50, students R30
Purchase at the door, or book on Quicket.
For more information, contact Bridging Events:
072 375 8185