OFM Artbeat (Kunsteklop)

Die 7de Senior Serenade saam met Pro Strings en vriende, word vanjaar weer in Bloemfontein aangebied. Hierdie inisiatief maak ‘n reuse verskil in bejaardes se lewens wat gereeld tydens die feestyd alleen is. Stigter, Sharon de Kock, sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om te vertel wat hulle steeds benodig om hul doelwit te bereik en wat dit elke jaar vir die bejaardes tydens Kersfees beteken.

Ballads of the British Isles is a showcase of some of the most iconic ballads from the Brisith Isles performed by local Bloemfontein artists Diandra Steenekamp, Zani Ludick, Maretha Krige and Adri Maryke van Heerden. The performance on the 21st of November at the Naval Hill Planetarium, will feature the beloved Bloemfontein Scottish Bagpipe Band and all proceeds will go towards the funding of the organ installation in the Cathedral of St Andrew & St Michael. Adri Maryke van Heerden joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about the origin of this unique production.

Stefan Hundt, Curator of the Sanlam Art Collection, says this is a memorable exhibition that celebrates the rich history and heritage of Basotho blankets and the shared stories they represent. Showcasing the unique and engaging designs of traditional and contemporary Basotho Blankets, the exhibition, ‘Sutha Ke Fete’, runs until 15 February 2026 in the Reservoir Gallery at Oliewenhuis Art Museum in Bloemfontein and is presented by Sanlam in collaboration with the National Museum. Stefan joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat with all the details of this vibrant exhibition.

An afternoon of Tchaikovsky, Marquina, Barber, Zimmer and Buble promises to showcase the talents of the youth involved with the Free State Symphony Orchestra in Bloemfontein. Conductor Dingaan Chabalala and two violinists, Lehlohonolo Sefuli and Thabiso Majoe, join Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about the programme and to share their excitement. The concert is free and the public is invited to come and support the youth on the 2nd of November.

Dance Pages is a flagship dance festival held annually in Kimberley in the Northern Cape. It's dedication to the arts and community development has made a significant impact on the lives of many young dancers and choreographers across the region. The festival was founded to create a performance and experiential platforms for our dancers in peri-urban, rural and underserved communities. Letlhogonolo Nche, Curator of Dance Pages, joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to highlight this year’s festival program and to invite those individuals from the dance industry to participate from 22 to 25 October 2025.

The PANGEA STRING QUARTET (PSQ) is a Johannesburg-based chamber ensemble which strives to inspire and engage audiences by presenting key works in the string quartet repertoire. Serge Cuco is principal violinist and joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about their special program planned for their performance as well as sharing his message for those who consider violin as their instrument of choice. Support them at NG Vyfhoek on the 21st of October.

Musiek vir viool en pyporrel het oor die eeue baie gewild geword. Die orrel het moontlikhede wat vergelykbaar is met dié van 'n simfonieorkes as gevolg van al die verskillende register-opsies wat orkesinstrumente verteenwoordig. Die volgehoue klank op die orrel bied ook 'n kooragtige begeleiding vir die viool, wat groot bewegingsvryheid vir die viool toelaat wat nie met die klavier moontlik sou wees nie. Zanta Hofmeyr en Cameron Upchurch sal 'n verskeidenheid van musiek aanbied tydens hul program van bekende komponiste die 25ste Oktober by die Odeion in Bloemfontein. Zanta sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklup met al die besonderhede.

Pianist, Paul Ferreira joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about the production “Unmindful of the Roses” being presented at NG Vyfhoek in Potchefstroom on the 14th of October. He is joined by mezzo soprano, Teresa de Wit and oboe player Johan Ferreira. They celebrate 150 years of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.

Concert Master for the night’s performance, Sharon de Kock joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to introduce audiences to acclaimed Taiwanese conductor Ho Chung Yeh who is leading the symphony orchestra. She also shares information about the two soloists of the night and their instruments. Luzanne Eigelaar from the FSSO shares the ticket information and invites the Taiwanese community of the Free State to come support this night of premieres, classical works and contemporary treasures.

’n Naweek van nostalgie, samesyn en inspirerende koormusiek wag wanneer die NWU PUK-Koor einde vanjaar sy 70ste bestaansjaar vier. Die reünie van 20 tot 23 November op die Potchefstroomkampus gaan die kersie op die koek wees van ’n opwindende jaar. Kobus Venter, koordirigent, sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om te gesels oor hierdie geleentheid van same-sang soos hy dit noem.