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Don’t forget, every Thursday this month there are free Lunch Hour concerts in the Musaion Theatre🎶

Don’t forget to join us for our Lunch hour concerts 🎶

Join us for this months Lunch Hour concerts, featuring Megan-Geoffrey Prins - Pianist, UP Ovuwa and Charl du Plessis

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The UP School of the Arts presents:
Ané van Staden and Megan-Geoffrey Prins
Violin and Piano Recital
Thursday, 26 October 2023 – Final Lunch Hour Concert of the year!
Time: 12:40–13:20
Venue: Musaion Theatre
Free entry, everyone welcome

This week, we are proud to welcome Ané van Staden and Megan-Geoffrey Prins for the final Lunch Hour Concert of the year. They will perform Violin and Piano Sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven and Maurice Ravel. For the last item of the concert, Ané van Staden will be joined by students from the Classical Music Studies programme to perform the String Octet by Max Bruch.

Audience members who do not have a UP staff or student card will be required to show the following admission ticket at the gates (see the attachment).

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Faculty of Humanities: University of PretoriaUniversity of PretoriaMegan-Geoffrey Prins - Pianist

The UP School of the Arts presents:

Tuks Camerata
Thursday, 19 October 2023
Time: 12:40–13:20 (doors open at 12:25)
Venue: Musaion Theatre
Free entry, everyone welcome
Arrive early to ensure that you get a seat! Once the venue is FULL, no audience members will be allowed in the theatre.

This week, we are proud to welcome the TUKS Camerata, conducted by Michael Barrett. The Tuks Camerata, which celebrates its 55th anniversary this year, has received many national and international accolades. The choir’s mission is to contribute towards the cultural development of the student body, to enrich the lives of the students and the broader community through choral singing, and to act as cultural ambassadors of the University of Pretoria. The Camerata falls under the auspices of the School of the Arts (Faculty of Humanities) and consists of 80 full-time students from a variety of study fields, including medicine, engineering, theology, law, education, economics, accounting, plant sciences and music.

Audience members who do not have a UP staff or student card will be required to show the following admission ticket at the gates (see the attachment).

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Please take note of the following programme update:
26 October = Violin and Piano Recital by Ané van Staden and Megan-Geoffrey Prins

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The UP School of the Arts presents:
UP Ovuwa Cultural Ensemble
Thursday, 12 October 2023
Time: 12:40–13:20 (doors open at 12:15)
Venue: Musaion Theatre
Free entry, everyone welcome
Arrive early to ensure that you get a seat! Once the venue is FULL, no audience members will be allowed in the theatre.

This week, we are proud to welcome UP Ovuwa Cultural Ensemble, directed by Mxolisi Duda. Founded in 1998, UP Ovuwa is a cultural and skills development ensemble which aims to develop, educate, nurture and inspire UP students and audiences through arts and culture. UP Ovuwa performs a repertoire of African dances and songs accompanied by various indigenous percussive instruments.

Audience members who do not have a UP staff or student card will be required to show the following admission ticket at the gates (see the attachment).

See you there!Faculty of Humanities: University of PretoriaUniversity of PretoriaMusaion TheatreUP Ovuwa

Join us at the Mozart Festival this weekend!

Throughout the weekend audiences can look forward to hearing all of Mozart’s piano sonatas and various chamber works, as well as the Triple Piano Concert and Violin concert No.3. See you there🎶

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The UP School of the Arts presents:
Tessa Rhoodie
Piano Recital
Thursday, 5 October 2023
Time: 12:40–13:20
Venue: Musaion Theatre
Free entry, everyone welcome

Join Tessa Rhoodie as she presents a recital with music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johannes Brahms.
Tessa Rhoodie is a senior lecturer in the Classical Music Studies programme at the University of Pretoria, School of the Arts. She teaches piano, aural training, piano methodology, and chamber music. Her book on Piano tuition earned her a National Arts Council award in 2000. With a vast publication history, Tessa’s research interests are piano methodology, pedagogy, and aural training. She was awarded a grant from the University of Pretoria in 2019 to conduct a project on Piano Foundation Technique in Animation. As a solo pianist, Tessa recorded all Chopin Nocturnes in 2022. She adjudicates and chairs numerous national competitions and is on various music examination boards.

Audience members who do not have a UP staff or student card will be required to show the following admission ticket at the gates.

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The UP School of the Arts presents:
Ben Schoeman
Piano Recital
Thursday, 28 September 2023
Time: 12:40–13:20
Venue: Musaion Theatre
Free entry, everyone welcome

Join Ben Schoeman as he presents a recital honouring Sergei Rachmaninoff’s 150 birthday. The concert will feature the Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42, one of Rachmaninoff’s significant late works. In addition, you will also get to enjoy other pieces that the composer himself played during his piano recitals. These include Claude Debussy’s Suite Pour le Piano (1901) and Franz Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12. The recital will showcase the
piano’s diverse colours, offering a journey through various stylistic periods.

Audience members who do not have a UP staff or student card will be required to show the following admission ticket at the gates.

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University of Pretoria

We are so proud of the amazing University of Pretoria Symphony Orchestras and the work they are doing! 130 young musicians on stage during the UP Music Festival!🤩🎵University of PretoriaFaculty of Humanities: University of PretoriaSchalk van der Merwe Conductor

ORGAN RECITAL

2023 marks the 10-year installation anniversary of the Rieger organ in the UP Chapel. As part of the anniversary celebrations, Mario Nell and Theo van Wyk will perform a diverse music programme to showcase the vast array of capabilities and timbres of this organ. The programme includes compositions by Viennese composers – the city where the Rieger organ was originally located – and newly-commissioned works by South African composers.

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UP MUSIC STAFF CONCERT

This concert will feature performances by staff members from the UP Music programmes. The performers include Ané van Staden (violin), Andrea Kasyer-Mitas (organ), Megan-Geoffrey Prins (piano), Hanli Stapela (voice), Evans Netshivhambe (dende), and Mageshen Naidoo (jazz guitar).

Faculty of Humanities: University of PretoriaUniversity of PretoriaUP Music FestivalAné van StadenMegan-Geoffrey Prins - PianistMageshen Naidoo

NINA SCHUMANN – PIANO RECITAL

Nina Schumann will present a recital featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, and Sergei Rachmaninoff.

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AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS

Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors made its appearance as the first opera written for television. The opera depicts the night when Three Kings, guided by the star of Bethlehem, stop for shelter at the home of Amahl, a poor and crippled shepherd boy who lives with his widowed mother. Through its warm and compassionate story, this opera captures the spirit of selflessness. The production, directed by Tinus Spies, features students from the UP Classical Voice and Opera Studies programme coordinated by Hanli Stapela.

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JAZZ QUINTET

Karendra Devroop (saxophone) will lead a jazz quintet featuring Mageshen Naidoo (guitar), Marc Duby (bass), Roland Moses (piano), and Mzamo Mthembu (drums). The programme will include a diverse range of South African jazz compositions and arrangements.

Faculty of Humanities: University of PretoriaUniversity of PretoriaUP Music FestivalMageshen NaidooRoland Moses

LIESL STOLTZ AND JOSÉ DIAS – FLUTE AND PIANO RECITAL

Liesl Stoltz (flute) and José Dias (piano) will present a recital featuring works by Francis Poulenc, Philippe Gaubert, and Guillaume Connesson.

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UP Music Festival:

UP JAZZ VOCAL STUDENTS

The UP Jazz Vocal students, under the tutelage of Nthabiseng Motsepe-Notyesi, will present a concert celebrating jazz vocal music by local and international composers.

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Join University of Pretoria Symphony Orchestras for Open Play 2023!

University of Pretoria Symphony Orchestras

We are so excited!

Join us for this amazing project.

Entrance is free - we would appreciate female and male toiletries as a donation at the door in lieu of an entrance fee

All seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis

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The UP School of the Arts presents:

Women’s Day Celebration

Jazz Quintet
Thursday, 10 August 2023
Time: 12:40–13:20
Venue: Musaion Theatre
Free entry, everyone welcome

Women’s Day serves as a reminder of the role and impact of South African women in our fight for freedom. Women’s Month serves as a reminder of the tenacity, resilience and power that women possess. This concert sounds and celebrates the often-subjected voices of Black South African female jazz composers and musicians. These include artists such as Nomfundo Xaluva, Lindi Ngonelo and Gloria Bosman.

Musicians: Nthabiseng Motsepe-Notyesi (Voice), Phuti Sepuru (Piano), Viwe Mkizwana (Double bass), Ntsikelelo Jack Mcwabe (Trumpet) and Mzamo Mthembu (Drums).

Audience members that do not have a UP staff or student card will be required to show the following admission ticket at the gates (see the attachment).

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Save these dates!

17-19 August UP Enrichment Festival
21-25 August UP Music Festival

Should you wish to register for solo or group classes at the Enrichment Festival please email us at [email protected] 🎵🎵

We look forward to seeing you there!

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The UP School of the Arts presents:
Karendra Devroop and Megan-Geoffrey Prins
Saxophone and Piano Duo
Thursday, 25 May 2023
Time: 12:40–13:20
Venue: Musaion Theatre
Free entry, everyone welcome

Join Karendra Devroop and Megan-Geoffrey Prins for an exhilarating classical recital featuring saxophone and piano music. This rare performance will showcase the tango favourites of Astor Piazzolla, known for their rhythmic excitement and famous melodies. Additionally, they will present "Escapades" by John Williams, a jazz-infused classical piece. Prepare for an unforgettable program filled with dynamic energy and a unique blend of musical styles.

Audience members that do not have a UP staff or student card will be required to show the following admission ticket at the gates (see the attachment).

See you there! University of Pretoria Faculty of Humanities: University of Pretoria Megan-Geoffrey Prins - Pianist

Join us tonight for a wonderful concert with the Turkish Trio 🇹🇳

19:00, Musaion Theatre

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Turkish Embassy, Pretoria-South Africa

Join us for a wonderful evening filled with music.
The choir will present a selection of their 2022 Repertoire✨

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The UP School of the Arts is proud to welcome Megan-Geoffrey Prins, Zanta Hofmeyr and Manfred Stilz for the final Lunch Hour Concert of 2022. The programme will consist of Maurice Ravel's Piano Trio for piano, violin and cello, as well as a solo piano performance of Toccata composed by Miles Warrington.

Audience members that do not have a UP staff or student card will be required to show the following admission ticket at the gates.

University of Pretoria Lunch Hour Concert: Ravel’s Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano

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