International musicians set to perform at Friends of Music recital
Four of Durban's leading classical musicians will play quartets from composers such as Mozart, Britten and others.
FRIENDS of Music will be gracing the stage at the Durban Jewish Centre on April 16 at 15:00. They will feature four of Durban’s leading classical musicians: Aristide du Plessis (Cello), Myfanwy du Plessis (Oboe), Ralitza Macheva (Violin), and Annamaria D’Andrea (Viola). They will play quartets from composers such as Mozart, Britten and others.
Aristide du Plessis is the Principal Cellist of the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra. He has established a reputation as one of South Africa’s leading cellists, both as a soloist and chamber musician. He is a graduate of the University of Cape Town. A scholarship from the prestigious Oppenheimer Memorial Trust enabled him to further his studies at the Zürich University of the Arts.
Also read: Good news about fuel prices going into the Easter weekend
Myfanwy du Plessis was born and raised in the United Kingdom. She began her oboe studies at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and then went on to complete her BMUS degree at the Royal College of Music. As a dedicated orchestral musician, she has performed at venues around the world. She also greatly enjoys solo and chamber-music performances. In 2017, she moved to Durban to take up her current position as Principal Oboe of the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, Durban (KZNPO).
Ralitza Macheva was born in Bulgaria. She is a graduate of the Pancho Vladigerov Music Academy in Sofia, and the Conservatorium van de Enschede, The Netherlands. Since her relocation to South Africa in 2000, she has been the Co-Principal Second Violinist of the KZNPO. She is the leader of Durban’s Baroque 2000 Orchestra and also has close ties with the Tinta Baroca Ensemble in Cape Town.
Also read: Architects comment on Ocean Terminal Building demolition
Annamaria D’Andrea was born in Roma, Italy. She studied at the Conservatotorio di Santa Cecilia where she graduated in 1998. She has performed in many European countries with Italian, Spanish, British and French Orchestras under many acclaimed conductors. She has been with the KZNPO since 2006.
Tickets are priced at R120 (members) and R140 (non-members) and will be available at the door. For more information, contact miilark.millar@gmail.com or phone 071 505 1021 (Keith).
For more from Berea Mail, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok.
