OFM Artbeat (Kunsteklop)

The CEO of the Free State Symphony Orchestra (FSSO), Daniel Boico, joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat as he excitedly shares the program for their performance on the 5th of April featuring flutist and conductor Stathis Karapanos who will be presenting works from Verdi, Theodorakis and Schubert as well as the world premiere of Winkler’s flute concerto number 2. Come hear this piece of inspiring music for the first time to a global audience. Tickets are available at Quicket and the concert starts at 19:30.

Yaron Kohlberg is a world-renowned pianists that ignites audiences through his creative programming and innovative presentation style in the world of classical music. He has been on famous stages around the world and played in iconic auditoriums. Now it is the Odeion in Bloemfontein’s turn. Join him on the 31st of March for a piano recital which includes Bach, Beethoven and even the Beatles. He joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about this delightful lineup. Tickets are available from Quicket.

Skrywer, Regisseur en Vervaardiger van die produksie ‘Wanneer ‘n groot boom val’, Jefferson J Dirks-Korkee en mede vervaardiger en regisseur Karabelo Plaatje sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop. Beide was drama student aan die Universiteit van die Vrystaat maar in die produksie het hulle geleentheid om die gesoute akteurs te vorm en lei in ‘n produksie waar die leerders die leermeester word. Gerben Kamper, Maria De Koker en Moses Lechuti gee lewe aan die karakters. Ondersteun hulle 27 – 29 Maart by die Ander Huguenet in Bloemfontein. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Webtickets.

Joining Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat is Joseph Kunnuji who will be performing with Mlungisi Gegana on the 29th of March at the Odeion in Bloemfontein. This partnership will transport audiences to a new experience. Joseph also talks about the importance of motivating the youth to pick up an instrument and start learning. Tickets are available at Quicket.

Om 'n plek onder die son vir alle kunstenaars en skeppers te bied, is die kern van die nuutgeopende Du Monyè Kunsgalery in Bloemfontein. Stigter Daniel Ellis sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om sy visie vir die galery, hul planne vir die jaar te deel en om te praat oor die werkswinkels wat hulle aanbied. Kunstenaars en besoekers kan hulle vind in Kenneth Kaundaweg 13 C, Bayswater en op alle sosiale media-platforms.

Art therapy is an invaluable tool for addressing childhood trauma, especially within disadvantaged communities in South Africa, where children face significant challenges such as poverty, violence, and abuse. Nadia Lubowski, director at the Anton Lubowski Educational Trust joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about the various applications of art therapy, how these sessions change lives and the funding needed to further establish their centre in the community. You can find out more about the work they do here: www.alet.org.za

Chris van Zyl and Samantha Durrant from the Odeion String Quartet join Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to highlight the program they will be presenting on the 13th of March in Bloemfontein. It promises to be an evening of artistry and emotion. Tickets are available from Quicket.

CEO of the Free State Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Boico, joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat as he launches their 2025 program. This year has a few well-known favourites, an international debut as well as an African debut with conductors and musicians who work around the globe and will know be on the stage in central South Africa. More information on their site at https://fsso.co.za/jubilee-year/

CEO of the Free State Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Boico, joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat as he launches the 2025 program and talks about the highlights of their upcoming performance on the 8th of March in the Odeion, Bloemfontein. International accordionist Stas Venglevski is their guest and tickets are available from Quicket.

The spirit of music courses through the veins of Eleonora Spina and Michele Benignetti. Coming from a strong musical lineage with backgrounds as soloist and chamber musicians. They join Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat while on their South African tour as they look forward to performing at the Odeion in Bloemfontein on the 27th of February. Tickets are available at Quicket.