OFM Artbeat (Kunsteklop)

On the 19th of April 2024 the Odeion in Bloemfontein hosts the Cape Town Baroque Trio. The concert starts at 19:00 and entry is free. The Cape Town Baroque Trio consists of Ralitza Macheva on violin, Annien Shaw on violin and Rosamund Ender on the viola da gamba. In the OFM Art Beat, Yolanda finds out what the Baroque era entails and what makes these instruments so unique. Get more details regarding the program and production here: https://www.facebook.com/OdeionSchoolofMusic/

The Free State Arts Festival congratulates the UJ Choir on their achievements at this year's KykNet Fiesta Awards. "Echoes of Heritage" was awarded the prize for "Best music-driven production: Outdoor or podium".

Mbuso Ndlovu was further honored for his work with the prize for "Best Original Music".

Festival Director Michael Garbett joins Yolanda in the OFM Art Beat to share their delight in this achievement.

Serdert 1965 tot 1996 het daar 32 Jeukore bestaan en ongeveer 1300 leerders vanoor die Vrystaat het die voorreg gehad om daarin te kon sing.

Wonderlike herinnering is gebou en vriendskappe is gesluit wat oor jare steeds gedy. Die kosbaarste van alles is dat ons steeds kan saamsing en mooi musiek maak!

Luisteraars word genooi om Saterdagaand 23 Maart om 19:30 die Konsert van Oud-Jeugkoorlede in die Odeion op die UFS kampus teen R50,00 per persoon sowel as

Sondagoggend 24 Maart om 09:00 die Erediens (Gratis) in die Geloofsentrum Universitas by te woon waartydens die Reunie-Koor ‘n bydrae sal lewer.

Vrystaat Jeugkoor kommittee lid en bekende koorleier in Bloemfontein, Leona Geldenhuys sluit by Yolanda aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om al die besonderhede te deel. Besoek gerus https://vrystaatsejeugkoor.co.za/ om te registreer en verdere besonderhede te ontvang.

Meet Zuko Samela who started his career as a violinist in the Bocabela String Program. He is currently working in Europe where he is immeresed in their classical music and culture full time. While visiting his roots in Mangaung early in 2024 he is joined by program coordinator Louwna Erasmus who beams with pride at Zuko's success. To find out more about the Bochabela String Program find then on social media or email [email protected]

Immerse yourself in a musical journey that seamlessly blends the world of classical and jazz music with 𝗔𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗼𝗱𝘆, the first concert of The Rhapsody Orchestra’s 2024 concert season.

Conductor Heinrich Lategan is joined by local pianist Petro Engelbrecht, who features as soloist in the brilliantly colourful and vibrant Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin. Also featured on the programme, is the beautiful and nostalgic landscape of Copland’s Appalachian Spring, presented in its original chamber version for 13 players.

Heinrich joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat with all the details. You can also get info here: https://www.facebook.com/RhapsodyOrchestra/

The Secret Artist's Club is hosting their next event in Bloemfontein on the 17th of March. Sunday Lunch Serenade promises to be an afternoon of musical exploration, fantastic food and a celebration of the arts. Founder Diandra Steenekamp explains what you can expect without giving away all the secrets and surprises you can expect. Details here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552568163705&mibextid=ZbWKwL

The William Humphreys Art Gallery is delighted to announce that Jonathan van der Walt, a visual artist based in Gqeberha, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Artist-In-Residency programme. This residency is dedicated to the memory of the renowned artist Dumisani Mabasa, who was a permanent resident artist at WHAG until his untimely passing.

The 2024 WHAG’s Artist-In-Residency call received a multitude of exceptional applications. However, Jonathan van der Walt’s innovative and compelling approach to sculpture appealed the most to WHAG’s curatorial strategy.

Jonathan joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat.

The Odeion School of Music Concert Series kicks off in Bloemfontein with a dive into the past, with The Diabelli Project: this programme recreates the editor Antonio Diabelli’s own biggest project, the publishing of several variations on his own Waltz that led Beethoven to compose his magnificent set of Variations Op. 120. The theme becomes here the very centre of the recital, and during the performance we meet several well-known composers in different stages of their life, from the young Liszt to the then very famous Hummel and Czerny, finishing with the masterwork of the late Beethoven.

Danilo Mascetti is an Italian pianist and fortepianist known for his intense performances and original programming, combining traditional repertoire with lesser known piano works. Equally at home with classical piano and fortepiano, since his debut with Pomeriggi Musicali Orchestra in the prestigious Sala Verdi (Milan), Danilo performs regularly all over Europe.

He joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about this exciting evening of music taking place on the 14th of March 2024 at 19:00. Details here: https://www.facebook.com/OdeionSchoolofMusic/

Prof Anmari van der Westhuizen van die FSSO sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die Kunsteklop om te gesels oor hul eerste uitvoering vir 2024 by die Odeion in Bloemfontein. "Music for All" is die eerste feesviering konsert van die 50 jaar herdenking van die Vrystaat Symfonie Orkes, gestig in 1974. Prof Anmari is solis tydens die aand se uitvoering en sien uit haar tjello vernuf ten toon te stel.

Die konsert is die 9de Maart en kaartjies is R150 vir volwassenes, R100 vir studente en R50 vir leerlinge onder 18 jaar.

Seisoenkaartjies is beskikbaar vir die eerste drie konserte by die FSSO kantore. Vir meer besonderhede kontak die FSSO per epos [email protected] of skakel 051 401 2342. Die konsert begin om 19:30 en kaartjies is ook beskikbaar op Quicket.

Currently completing her singing studies at the North West University under the supervision of Professor Conroy Cupido at the School of Music, Khayakazi shares her experience of singing on stage at Carnegie Hall in the United States with Yolanda Maartens in the Art Beat.

Khayakazi Madlala is a final-year BA Music voice student at the NWU School of Music and was one of only 4 singers selected to participate in the 2024 Song Studio program presented at Carnegie Hall in New York annually towards the end of January. The program and masterclasses are hosted by the award winning soprano, Renée Fleming.

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