Two talented pianists to provide Mother’s Day entertainment

“This event will showcase Heinrich Sutton and Chanda Lupambo, two of South Africa’s promising young pianists who have recently garnered national recognition in music competitions.”

Magdalena de Vries (classical marimba) and Jannie le Roux (piano) at the performance on April 28.

The Chamber Music Collective (CMC) delighted audience members from Ekurhuleni with their most recent performance on April 28, at The Shed and Silo, in Norton Home Estates.

Two talented Gauteng classical musicians, Magdalena de Vries (classical marimba) and Jannie le Roux (piano), presented their programme entitled Your Favourite Favourites. Their selection included well-known works by Vivaldi, JS Bach, Mozart, and Rachmaninoff, with the marimba playing the vocal or instrumental melody.

Eugene Joubert, artistic director for the CMC, said the classical marimba is a fascinating instrument not often heard in live performances.

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“Although it shares its name with the African marimba, often heard in school marimba bands, this instrument features a layout similar to a piano’s keyboard, though on a much larger scale,” he explained.

“It was wonderful to see audience members freely engaging with Magdalena during the interval, inquiring about sound production and repertoire.

“The Kawai grand piano, an instrument maintained to precision by Piano Industry, was an ideal vehicle for Jannie’s sensitive playing.

“The Chamber Music Collective invites East Rand audiences to its next performance, Rising Stars, on Mother’s Day (May 12).

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“This event will showcase Heinrich Sutton and Chanda Lupambo, two of South Africa’s promising young pianists who have recently garnered national recognition in music competitions.”

About the musicians performing on May 12 Chanda Lupambo (18) hails from Stellenbosch and currently studies with Nina Schumann.

He recently won third prize at the Hennie Joubert Piano Competition, second prize at the Johann Vos competition, as well as the prize for most promising pianist at the National Youth Music Competition in 2022.

Heinrich Sutton (17) hails from Pretoria and currently studies with Megan-Geoffrey Prins.

He recently won first prize at the Hennie Joubert Piano Competition, in addition to being awarded special prizes for best performances of a Prelude and Fugue by J.S. Bach, a classical sonata, a virtuoso etude, a South African composition, as well as the best thrid round recital.

Heinrich also won first prize at the Atterbury Piano Competition in 2023. For further information, and to sign up for their mailing list, visit www.chambermusiccollective.co.za.

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Concert tickets are available at Quicket (https://go.chambermusic.co.za/rising-stars).

About the Chamber Music Collective (CMC)

This registered NPO’s director, Rijnhardt Kotze, explained CMC showcases South Africa’s classical music talent.

“We are dedicated to creating a sustainable platform that spotlights the extraordinary talent of classical musicians, with a special focus on chamber music. Our concerts and hosted in Johannesburg and Benoni.

“By celebrating local talent, we also guarantee fair compensation and artistic freedom to our musicians, in the process cultivating dedicated and appreciative audiences for South African chamber music,” he said.

Last year, the CMC presented 19 intimate concerts, selling 1 600 tickets, which provided a performance opportunity and guaranteed income to 32 musicians. They also supported local heritage foundations and small businesses.

Concert details

The Johannesburg concerts take place at Northwards House and upcoming performances take place between May 12 and December 8. Concerts start at 15:00.

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