Musical flood relief at Tatham
SOME of the world’s brightest young classical musicians will perform at the Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg tomorrow afternoon to help raise funds for the gallery’s flood relief fund.
Last month saw millions of rand of art damaged after a pump malfunctioned. The museum remains partly open.
The performers are part of the New York-based Decoda Ensemble of Carnegie Hall, which aims to bring highimpact musical experiences to communities around the globe, through a series of concerts.
The concert in Pietermaritzburg, which has been facilitated by the Decoda Institute in South Africa, will feature Mendelssohn’s Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Ligeti’s Five Bagatelles for Wind Quintet, III. Allegro giocoso; Ravel’s Sonata for Violin and Cello, II. Tres vif; Gould’s Benny’s Gig for Clarinet and Double Bass, V. Slowly; Norman’s The Companion Guide to Rome, IV. Pietro; Shaw’s Woodwind Quartet; Norman’s The Companion Guide to Rome, VII. Lorenzo; Schulhoff ’s Divertissement for Wind Trio, IV. Charleston; Balliett’s This Horse Ain’t Beholden… for Woodwind Quartet; Prokofiev’s Quintet, Op. 39, III. Allegro sostenuto, ma con brio; Lutoslawski’s Dance Preludes 195; and Brahms’s Serenade No 1 in D Major, Op 11. The concert starts at 3pm. Tickets are R120 minimum donation. Booking is preferred. To book email chris@ fotag.co.za or send an SMS or WhatsApp message to 083 417 4473.
Secure parking is available. – Staff Reporter