THE OPENING CONCERT of the new MUSIC REVIVAL CONCERT SERIES in BALLITO.

BALLITO CLASSICS : MUSIC REVIVAL CONCERT SERIES

CHRISTOPHER DUIGAN plays CONCERT  CLASSICS
HANDEL, BEETHOVEN, RAVEL, CHOPIN, LISZT, DEBUSSY

THURSDAY  21 SEPTEMBER 7:00 pm
GRACE  HALL ASHTON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE,  Albertina Way, Ballito  (opp. Ballito Hospital)
TICKETS: R150 with refreshments included. Secure parking.  Seating  is unreserved.

Tickets are  available :

• online at Webtickets www.webtickets.co.za and their representatives at Pick and Pay nationwide
• send  SMS or WhatsApp to  Music Revival 083 4174473
• email booking@musicrevival.co.za
• at the door - cash only.

NEW CLASSICAL CONCERT SERIES IN BALLITO

An exciting development is  coming the  way lovers classical music resident on the Dolphin Coast with the launch of a new classical concert series  of monthly concerts in Ballito.  Already established  as a calendar favorite at the end of each month in Kzn Midlands,  from  Howick through Pietermaritzburg,  to  Kloof  and  to the coast in Durban and now in Ballito, is Christopher Duigan and  his monthly Music Revival performances.  Presented and directed by leading South African  pianist and Steinway Artist,  Christopher Duigan, these concerts have won massive public acclaim. The concerts  feature Duigan at the piano along with a host of local and international guest artists.

Music Revival, which Duigan  established in October 1997, has grown from a series of small intimate concerts to a regularly presented series of more than 100 concerts annually staged across KZN, in Johannesburg and Pretoria, in  Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands, and Cape Town.  These concerts range from home soirees to major festivals and symphony concerts. 

In Ballito Music Revival will  present  a monthly concert of  classical  music concerts by the cream of South Africa concert artists of the world's great classical repertoire. The content offers a 'light to medium' classic experience with the artists  introducing  the music they are about to play, offering personal insight  as well as anecdotal and historical background to the music.  The opening concert will take place at at  Grace Hall at Ashton International College on Thursday  21 September starting 7:00 pm.

For this opening concert of the MUSIC REVIAL Concert Series in Ballito,  pianist Christopher Duigan plays an exhilarating solo piano  programme of classical piano masterpieces; his favorite classical piano masterpieces that are "uplifting and boldly positive" and  have formed a major part of his repertoire in numerous performances over the past 20 years.  Principal works include  George Frederic Handel's Chaconne  and Ludwig van Beethoven’s radiant  “Waldstein" Sonata op 53. The 'Waldstein' is one of Beethoven's most iconic and revered compositions. The second part of the programme features music by Claude Debussy  "Reflets dans l'eau" (Reflections in the water) and music by Franz Liszt. The programme ends with the "Heroic" Polonaise in A-flat Op 53 by Frederic Chopin. The last work said to be one of the composer’s boldest compositions giving voice to a nation's cry for freedom following the Russian invasion of Poland of 1831.

Widely regarded as one of South Africa's leading concert pianists Duigan has been recognized as a 'South African piano icon' and 'national musical treasure' (Classic Feel June 2009). He has performed extensively with all leading South African orchestras in a repertoire of more than 25 concerti. In recital he has developed a popular following through his innovative presentation and programming of a broad and all-inclusive taste in music.

CHRISTOPHER DUIGAN IN CONCERT
THURSDAY  21 SEPTEMBER 7:00 pm
GRACE  HALL ASHTON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE,  Albertina Way, Ballito  (opp. Ballito Hospital)
TICKETS: R150 with refreshments included. Secure parking.  Seating  is unreserved.

Tickets are  available :

• online at Webtickets www.webtickets.co.zaand their representatives at Pick and Pay nationwide
• send  SMS or WhatsApp to  Music Revival 083 4174473
• email booking@musicrevival.co.za
• at the door - cash only.

CLASSICAL MASTERPIECES - SCHUMANN, RAVEL, RACHMANINOFF, BACH

CHRISTOPHER DUIGAN (PIANO)

For a classical piano recital of masterworks in Music Revival's 20th year, Steinway pianist Christopher Duigan plays an engaging programme of varied masterpieces. These iconic compositions are pillars of the classical repertoire and Duigan brings his own unique view on these compositions to the fore. Principal works performance include Robert Schumann's 'Kreisleriana', one of composers  most enigmatic and fleeting compositions, and Maurice Ravel's 'Miroirs' - a set of five pieces that explore the layered sonority and colour of the piano.   JS Bach's 'Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring' and 'Sheep May Safely Graze' together with music by Sergei Rachmaninoff complete the programme.

THURSDAY 28 SEPTEMBER - ST AGNES CHURCH, Kloof   
TICKETS: R130     Book at  St Agnes Office 031 764 2037
The MUSIC REVIVAL Concert Series at  St Agnes now has a new Kawai piano supplied by Ian Burgess-Simpson Pianos in Cape Town!

PREVIOUS CONCERTS ....

THE OPENING CONCERT of the new MID-MONTH MATINEE in KLOOF

CHRISTOPHER DUIGAN IN CONCERT
Handel, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Debussy
THURSDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 11:00 am
ST AGNES CHURCH, KLOOF

Tickest are R100.  
Parking is secure
To book for the Mid Month Matinee  call St Agnes Church 031 764 2037 or email booking@musicrevival.co.za .  

Following  on from Christopher Duigan's popular classical concerts on the  last Thursday of the month  at St Agnes Church in Kloof is new series on monthly events on a Thursday morning - Mid Month Matinees.

“After numerous requests  for daytime  concerts in the greater Durban area we have decided to stage these concerts at St Agnes is Church in Kloof.  It is a wonderful venue for music, is conveniently  situated with easy highway access  in this leafy superb, has good parking, and is a wonderful setting to enjoy the world's finest music!“ said pianist and director Christopher Duigan.

"In addition  we recently invested in a new Kawai grand piano suitable  for our concert performances  at St Agnes  and with the very favorable acoustic of the church we look forward to bringing the opportunity for audiences to discover more of the world's great classical music!”

This new series, which will take place on the second  Thursday of each  month starting at 11 am, will start a whole new range of classical performances in the region.  Concerts are 1 hour in duration and will include a classical presentation with Duigan and guest artists.  In addition  St Agnes hosts a morning market with local fare and produce.  The Coffee Shop at the church complex  will also be open for refreshments before or after the performance.

The first Mid Month Matinee  will see Duigan in a stellar programme  of classical works on Thursday 14 September  at 11:00 am playing solo piano music by Handel , Beethoven's 'Waldstein' ’Sonate  and music Liszt, Chopin and Debussy.  This will be ahead of his performance of a similar programme at the Hilton Arts Festival later that week.

Tickets are R100.  Parking is secure To book for the Mid Month Matinee  call St Agnes Church 031 764 2037 or email booking@musicrevival.co.za .  For more details visit www.musicrevival.co.za.

JOANNA FRANKEL  (VIOLIN)

Joanna Frankel, previously Concert Master of the KZN Philharmonic and recently appointed as Concert Master of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Ohio - USA plays  a short tour of concerts with Christopher Duigan. Their programme includes the stupendous Sonata for Violin and Piano by Cesar Franck, Beethoven's Romance No 2 and Kreisler’s 'Loves Joys’ and ‘Love’s Sorrows’  together with other beautiful concert pieces..  A superb musical experience awaits!  

Thursday 31 AUGUST    7:30 pm      
ST AGNES CHURCH, Kloof  
TICKETS: R130     Book at  St Agnes Office 031 764 2037
The MUSIC REVIVAL Concert Series at  St Agnes now has a new Kawai piano supplied by Ian Burgess-Simpson Pianos in Cape Town!

Christopher Duigan’s Music Revival in association with the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra present  

SYMPHONY IN THE SUBURBS
KZN PHILHARMONIC IN KLOOF

with CHRISTOPHER DUIGAN (piano), JOANNA FRANKEL (violin) and DANIEL WALSHAW (conductor)
Thursday 17 AUGUST 2017 7:30 pm
St Agnes Church, Abelia Rd - KLOOF
Programme includes music by Tchaikovsky and Mendelssohn .

Tickets: R170 includes refreshments at interval
BOOKING: St Agnes Church Office 031 764 2037          

The KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, widely regarded as the premier orchestra on the African continent, will play a superb concert in Kloof  at St Agnes Church.  The orchestra bring their full-complement to this intimate setting,  to play magnificent classical masterpieces. The concert is presented in association with Christopher Duigan's Music Revival  as part of their monthly concert series staged at the venue.

Christopher Duigan, regarded as one of South Africa's foremost concert pianists, is the soloist in the piano concerto.  American Daniel Walshaw conducts the orchestra.  Joanna Frankel, previously Concert Master of the KZN Philharmonic and recently appointed as Concert Master of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Ohio - USA plays the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto .  A superb musical experience awaits!

Tickets for this concert  at the St Agnes Church on Thursday 17 Auguts at 7:30 pm are R170. Booking is essential. To book call St Agnes Church 031 764 2037 or email booking@musicrevival.co.za.

MORNING CONCERT in DURBAN  : SONGS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME

with CHRISTOPHER DUIGAN (piano)
Private Residence, Musgrave Rd - DURBAN  Address released on confirmation of booking.

THE SONGS YOU LOVE
FEDERICO FRESCHI (BARITONE) WITH CHRISTOPHER DUIGAN (PIANO)
 

The ‘Songs you Love’ brings together popular melodies from the world of opera, classic musicals and the world’s celebrated stages. Includes numbers from ‘Carmen’, ‘Marriage of Figaro’,  ‘My Fair Lady', Neapolitan songs including ‘O sole mio’,  celebrated numbers from Cole Porter, Edith Piaf  and others.  Hit that high-note in this up-beat programme!

Thursday 27 July    
7:30 pm      
ST AGNES CHURCH, Kloof  
TICKETS: R130     Book at  St Agnes Office 031 764 2037

The MUSIC REVIVAL Concert Series at  St Agnes now has a new KAWAI  piano supplied by Ian Burgess-Simpson Pianos in Cape Town!

David Salleras ( saxophone)

Virtuoso saxophonist, David Salleras, will be touring South Africa with Pietermaritzburg concert pianist, Christopher Duigan, in June and July.

Since his first visit in October 2012, Salleras has been collaborating on a project of concerts and has recorded two albums with Duigan – Indigo and Midnight Blue – both of which are available on iTunes .

The Barcelona-based musician has attracted international attention through his fluency in a variety of musical styles. His innovative compositions, which incorporate traditional flamenco idioms with contemporary and avant-garde performing techniques, are performed by saxophonists worldwide.

Duigan, meanwhile, is widely regarded as one of South Africa’s leading concert pianists. He has performed extensively with the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic, Cape Philharmonic and Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestras and has a popular following through his innovative Music Revival concerts.

For this series, the two musicians will perform works from the traditional saxophone repertoire by Jules Demersseman, JS Bach, Darius Milahaud’s Scaramouche and music from Spanish composer/saxophonist by Pedro Itturalde.

Itturalde’s Suite Hellenique traditionally offers pianist and saxophonist plenty of opportunity to explore a wide range of dynamic interplay through a variety of musical styles.

Also on the programme will be Salleras and Duigan’s own creative arrangements of music by Astor Piazzolla, Salleras’ own solo work, Caprices, and Duigan’s compositions from Indigo and Midnight Blue.

Copies of Indigo and Midnight Blue will be available to purchase at all concerts.

To find out more about Music Revival’s concerts go to http://www.musicrevival.co.za

CONCERT DETAILS
PIETERMARITZBURG
Saxophonist David Salleras and Christopher Duigan will be performing at Casa Mexicana, 35 Montgomery Drive, Athlone, at 7.30 pm on Saturday, June 24. Tickets are R160 including refreshments. Booking is essential. Email booking@musicrevival.co.za or send an SMS or WhatsApp to 083 417 4473. Safe parking is available.

PRETORIA
Saxophonist David Salleras and Christopher Duigan will be performing at the Brooklyn Theatre at the Greenlyn Village Centre on the corner of Thomas Edison and 13thStreets in Pretoria at 3pm on Sunday, June 25. Tickets are R90 to R160 from the Brooklyn Theatre at 012 460 6033.

KLOOF
Saxophonist David Salleras and Christopher Duigan will be performing at St Agnes Church in Kloof on Thursday, June 29 at 7.30 pm. Tickets R130, which includes refreshments. Book your tickets by calling the St Agnes Church office at 031 764 2037. Secure parking is available.

CAPE TOWN
Saxophonist David Salleras and Christopher Duigan will be performing at Casa Labia in Muizenberg on Friday, June 30 at 8 pm. The concert is presented by Casa Labia, in association with Christopher Duigan’s Music Revival and James Grace’s Stringwise Records. It will feature special guest James Grace (guitar). Tickets are R150 per person and bookings are essential and payable in advance.  Phone 021 788 6068 or email events@casalabia.co.za The Cucina Labia Restaurant will be open for dinner between 6 pm and 8 pm.  Booking is essential.

FRANSCHHOEK
Saxophonist David Salleras and Christopher Duigan will be performing A Winter Sunday Lunch at Café Bon Bon at La Petite Dauphine in Franschhoek on Sunday, July 2 at 12.30 pm for 1 pm. Tickets are R500, which includes a three-course meal. Booking is essential. Phone 021 876 3936. The concert is supported by Ian Burgess-Simpson Pianos.

DURBAN
Saxophonist David Salleras and Christopher Duigan will be performing at the Friends of Music concert at the Durban Jewish Centre, 44 K E Masinga (Old Fort) Road, Durban, on Tuesday, July 4 at 7.30 pm. Tickets R100 at the door. For more information visit www.friendsofmusic.co.za

MORNING CONCERT

THE FRENCH PIANO with CHRISTOPHER DUIGAN (piano)
Private Residence, Musgrave Rd - DURBAN
Address released on confirmation of booking.

FRIDAY 16 JUNE - A PUBLIC HOLIDAY
10:30 for 11:00 AM
R200 pp includes refreshments
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
To request an invitation email booking@musicrevival.co.za  or sms or WhatsApp MUSIC REVIVAL 083 417 4473
SECURE PARKING  Venue opens 10:15 am

Christopher Duigan plays a classical recital of French music by Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel and Jean-Phillippe Rameau with compositions drawing inspiration from the East, the exotic underworld, and reflections of the magical world that surrounds us.

From the baroque harpsichord school of the 17th century  as represented by Rameau to the wonderful evocative,  richly hued and sensuous music of Ravel and Debussy, this programme includes popular gems ‘ Clair  de lune’, Satie’s  ‘Gymnopedie' and Ravel’s quixotic foray in Spanish music in 'Alborada del gracioso’.  A brief excursion into contemporary French piano music adds an evocative touch to the selection.

MORNING CONCERT

THE MUSIC OF CHOPIN with CHRISTOPHER DUIGAN (piano)
Private Residence, Musgrave Rd - DURBAN
Address released on confirmation of booking.

TUESDAY 21 MARCH - A PUBLIC HOLIDAY : 'HUMAN RIGHTS DAY'
10:30 for 11:00 AM
R200 pp includes refreshments
SECURE PARKING
Venue opens 10:15 am
BOOKING ESSENTIAL - To request an invitation email booking@musicrevival.co.za or sms or WhatsApp MUSIC REVIVAL 083 417 4473

Following recent critical and public acclaim  of the same  presented to over 450 people in Constantia, Cape Town last week,  Christopher repeats this wonderful programme of Chopin's music along with his insights into the composer's life and music  following a trip to the  Warsaw, Poland.  Includes Waltz brilliant in E-flat,  Nocturne in C-sharp minor,  Ballade No 3 and Polonaise Op 53.

JAMES GRACE (GUITAR) in KZN in FEBRUARY

tHE OPENING CONCERT OF THE 2017 SERIES

"MY FAVOURITE MAGNIFICENT CLASSICS"  WITH CHRISTOPHER DUIGAN

For the opening concert of the 2017 series, and Music Revivals 20th year, Christopher Duigan plays an exhilarating programme of his favorite classical piano masterpieces. These uplifting and boldly positive compositions have formed a major part of his repertoire in numerous performances over the past 20 years.   Music Revival, established in October 1997, has grown from a series of small intimate concerts to a regular and dependable series of more than 100 concerts annually presented across KZN, in Johannesburg and the Cape Winelands, from home soirees to major festivals and symphony concerts.

Principal works on Duigan’s programme at the end of January includes George Frederic Handel's Chaconne in G HWV 435 and Ludwig van Beethoven’s exhilarating   “Waldstein" Sonata op 53. The 'Waldstein' is one of Beethoven's most iconic and reverred compositions. The second part of the programme features music by Claude Debussy  "Reflets dans l'eau" (Reflections in the water) and Liszt’s "Harmonies du soir" from his "Transcendental Etudes", a powerful and emotionally resplendent composition. The programme ends with the "Heroic" Polonaise in A-flat Op 53 by Frederic Chopin. The last work said to be one of the composer’s boldest compositions giving voice to a nations cry for freedom following the Russian invasion of Poland of 1831. This programme offers a stupendous start to the concerts in 2017!

THURSDAY 26 January 7:30 pm
ST AGNES CHURCH , KLOOF
Tickets: R100 includes refreshments
Secure Parking
Book at St Agnes Church Office 031 764 2037 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

CHRISTOPHER DUIGAN PLAYS LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

This concert also on Sunday morning  25 September at the Tatham Art Gallery in PIETERMARITZBURG ...

Christopher Duigan (piano), Junnan Sun (clarinet) and Aristide du Plessis (cello), join forces as the Trio Frontier for a concert at the Tatham Art Gallery in Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg at 11.30 am on Sunday, September 25.

The programme will include: the Clarinet Sonata by Saint-Saens, Trio Op 11 and Cello Sonata Op 69 by Beethoven, music by Brahms, JS Bach and Bella-Kovacs and the evergreen The Swan from Carnival of the Animals.

Tickets for the Tatham concert, which is part of the Music Revival series, are R80. Book at Music Revival at 083 417 4473 (sms) or email chris@fotag.co.za
There is secure parking next to the gallery and Café Tatham will be open from 10am.

Chopin Dinner Concert at Christopher Duigan's home studio in PIETERMARITZBURG Friday 30 September.  See the KZN Midlands page for details ...

the Hilton Arts Festival 16 - 18 September!

View our KZN Midlands page or www.hiltonfestival.co.za. 

The KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, based in Durban and widely regarded as the premier orchestra on the African continent, will play a superb concert in Kloof in June at St Agnes Church, Kloof.  They orchestra, slightly reduced to 40 players in order to be accommodated in this intimate setting,  play two magnificent works by Ludwig van Beethoven; the youthful, celebratory Symphony No 2 and the Piano Concerto No 3. The concert is presented in association with Christopher Duigan's Music Revival  as part of their monthly concert series staged at the venue.

Christopher Duigan, regarded as one of South Africa's foremost concert pianists, is the soloist in the piano concerto, one of the composers most noble compositions. American Daniel Walshaw, who also acts as the orchestra's Artistic Administrator,  conducts the orchestra.  Principal Clarinet of the orchestra, Junnan Sun will be the featured  soloist in the serene 'Adagio' from Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, as popularised in the film ‘Out of Africa’.  A superb musical experience awaits..

Tickets for this concert  at the St Agnes Church on Thursday 30 June at 7:30 pm are R150. Booking is essential. To book call St Agnes Church 031 764 2037 or email booking@musicrevival.co.za.

VIOLIN AND PIANO

Music of Mozart, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky with Joanna Frankel (violin) and Christopher Duigan (piano)

Get ready for some drama this winter concert! Joanna Frankel and Christopher Duigan tackle a grand selection of violin sonatas by Mozart and Beethoven (his dramatic Sonata in C minor op 30) and melancholic violin melodies by Tchaikovsky.

Joanna Frankel is the concertmaster of the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra based in Durban.  Performances in recent months with Christopher Duigan have included those at the JHB International Mozart Festival, the Marriott Classic Music Festival in  Franschhoek, at Bouchard Finlayson in Hermanus and performances  throughout the KZN Midlands region.

Tuesday 31 May 20167:30 pm
St Agnes Church, Abelia Rd - KLOOF
R100 includes refreshments at interval
Includes music by Beethoven, Mozart and Tchaikovsky
BOOKING: St Agnes Church 031 746 2037  or booking@musicrevival.co.za

FRIENDS OF MUSIC, Durban present
David Salleras – (Spain) Saxophone with Christopher Duigan –  Piano

Christopher Duigan is a Steinway artist and a leading South African concert pianist. His collaboration with Salleras on the concert stage and recording studio dates back to 20012.

David Salleras is regarded as one of the world's leading contemporary classical saxophone players. He has attracted international attention through his fluency in a variety of musical styles.  

Music by  IIturralde • Morricone • Duigan • Salleras • Matitia • Piazzola

The programme includes a selection of original compositions by Christopher Duigan fromINDIGO and the new CD MIDNIGHT BLUE which is to be launched at this concert.

TUESDAY March 15 at 19h30
Durban Jewish Centre, 44 K E Masinga (Old Fort) Road, Durban.

KZN Philharmonic Orchestra Summer Season 2016  presents Concert 5   
Durban City Hall, Anton Lembede St - Durban
March 17 2016 :  7:30pm

Conductor:  James Ross
Soloist:  David Salleras (saxophone)
Soloist : Christopher Duigan (piano)
Soloist : Stephane Pechaux (percussion)
Gershwin : American in Paris
Gershwin : Rhapsody in Blue
Yoshimatsu : Saxophone Concerto, op. 59, “Cyber Bird”
Gershwin : Porgy and Bess – A Symphonic Picture

TICKETS: COMPUTICKET or   KZN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 031 3699438

The MUSIC OF CHOPIN & LISZT
Thursday 25 FEBRUARY at 7:30 pm  
St Agnes Church, Kloof
Secure parking

Tickets R100 includes refreshments.
Booking is essential for catering purposes :  ST AGNES CHURCH 031 7462037  or MUSIC REVIVAL 083 417 4473 (sms)  or booking@musicrevival.co.za.

Christopher Duigan plays a magnificent selection of music by two of the greatest Romantic poet virtuosos of the piano; Frederic Chopin and Franz Liszt. Duigan includes a selection of music including the popular Ballade No 3, Waltz in A minor, 3 Etudes from Op. 10 by Chopin with a selection of music by Liszt including the beguiling Concert-Etude ‘Un sospiro’.

The KZN Philharmonic Play Mozart in Kloof!

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
KZN Philharmonic Orchestra to play Mozart in Kloof
Thursday 28 January 7:30 pm
St Agnes, Kloof
Booking Essential - St Agnes Church Office 031 764 2037

The celebrated KZN Philharmonic Orchestra play for the opening concert of Christopher Duigan’s Music Revival monthly concert series next Thursday 28 January in Kloof.  This magnificent all-Mozart programme will see the orchestra playing in a chamber format, without conductor, in the atmospheric St Agnes Church in Abelia Road.  The programme features Concertmaster and popular soloist Joanna Frankel (violin) in the Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major and Christopher Duigan (piano) in the Piano Concerto No. 12.  Both works are scored for strings with oboes and French horns.   Completing the  programme is Mozart’s Symphony No. 15 and  the evergreen serenade ‘Eine Kleine Nachtmusik'.

Tickets for this unique concert that sees the orchestra on a regional excursion to Kloof are R120 including refreshments at interval. Booking is essential as places are limited.  To book call Wendy at St Agnes Church Office 031 764 2037.  There is secure parking.  The concert starts at 7:30 pm on Thursday 28 January. 

LA MUSICA DELL’ITALIANO
A GALA OPERA CONCERT  WITH A SEASONAL TOUCH

To celebrate the coming festive season, the Italian Consulate General of Johannesburg and the Italian Institute of Culture in collaboration with the Friends of the Tatham Art Gallery and Christopher Duigan’s Music Revival present two gala opera performances to remember:

Sunday 13th December
Durban - the Italian Club, 5:00pm

Monday 14th December
Pietermaritzburg - Tatham Art Gallery, 7:30pm

Entrance is free for both events.

LA MUSICA DELL’ITALIANO includes a feast of Italian operatic highlights, duets and ensembles from La Boheme, Barber of Seville, La Traviata and other operas, plus music by Leoncavallo, Puccini, Mozart and Verdi. An additional element of seasonal Christmas music will also be included.

Featured in this gala event are Cape Town-based soloists Beverly Chiat (soprano) and Violina Anguelov (mezzo-soprano). Both graduates of UCT Opera School, Chiat and Anguelov have maintained busy careers on major opera stages and as sought-after oratorio soloists with major orchestras nationally.

Standard Bank Young Artist for Music 2014, baritone Njabulo Madlala, based in London, joins them on stage, together with tenor Sipho Fubesi, a graduate of UCT and the Royal Northern College of Music with an international career. The singers are supported and accompanied by acclaimed musical director and pianist Christopher Duigan.

Entrance is free but booking is essential.
Booking for the Durban performance:   RSVP to the Italian Institute of Culture iicpretoria@esteri.it  
Alternatively: Honorary Consulate of Italy in Durban  083/456 0131

Booking for the Pietermaritzburg performance: booking@musicrevival.co.za
Alternatively: Tatham Art Gallery Shop  033/392 2828 (between 10am and 4pm Tuesday to Friday only)

'CAROLS FOR CHRISTMAS' WITH RICHARD COCK

Enjoy a traditional Christmas gathering with carols, words and song with 'Carols for Christmas' with Richard Cock   This traditional Christmas gathering offers an ideal opportunity to join family and friends in the seasonal spirit. South Africa's music maestro Richard Cock has become known as 'Mr Music' through his generous and friendly manner of bringing people together, uplifting spirits, sharing the joy of music.   In this special event Richard Cock is not only host for the evening, but will lead the audience in singing favourite Carols, present readings, both sacred and secular, and will also sing his favourite popular Christmas songs! He will encourage the audience, in his own generous way, to raise the roof  in the singing of carols.  Additional musical delights will be provided by pianist Christopher Duigan and one of South Africa’s rising stars on the musical horizon, Cape Town  tenor  Lukhanyo Moyake  who sings 'O Holy Night’ and other religious material.

THURSDAY  10 DECEMBER    
7:30 pm
St Agnes Church, KLOOF
TICKETS: R120   include refreshments at interval  
Booking - St Agnes Church, Kloof  031 764 2037 or  email booking@musicrevival.co.za  
Secure Parking  

Also on ...
WEDNESDAY  9 DECEMBER - Amber Valley    Amber Valley Residents and their guests only.
FRIDAY  11 DECEMBER    7:30 pm Church of the Ascension, HILTON

I WANT TO BE IN OPERA
Two superb voices gather for a glamorous evening at various venues in KZN. Celebrated mezzo Violina Anguelov is joined by long-time colleague Beverley Chiat (soprano) in a superb and entertaining selection of opera duets and arias. They have delighted audiences nation-wide together for many years.  Expect spectacular performances from ‘Carmen’, La Boheme’, ‘Rigoletto’, ‘La Traviata’, folk songs,  and several comic moments (including the ‘ Cat Duet’) in this beautifully styled and created programme. Christopher Duigan accompanies at the piano.
Thursday 26 November  at 7:30 pm
St Agnes, Kloof  
R100 includes refreshments  
Booking: St Agnes Booking 031 764 2037

Also on ..
Friday 27 November at 7:30 pm 35 Montgomery Drive, Athlone    MUSIC REVIVAL’S 18th BIRTHDAY PARTY
Wednesday 25 November at 7:00pm - Amber Valley   Amber Valley Residents and their guests only.

Accommodation generously sponsored by Fountains B&B

CLASSICAL MASTERPIECES - Christopher Duigan (piano)  Thursday 30 July 7:30 pm
St Agnes Church, Kloof

Duigan’s performance  titled  'Classical Masterpieces'  includes WA Mozart’s  popular Piano Sonata in A major 'Alla turca’, music by Johannes Brahms, FJ  Haydn and Ludwig van Beethoven's  Piano Sonata op 31 ‘The Tempest’ . This sonata was supposedly inspired by Shakespeare's  play of the same name, according to  Beethoven’s  biographer and secretary Anton Schindler. It is also known as 'Der Sturm' or 'The Storm'.    It s widely acknowledged as one of Beethoven’s great masterpieces.  Duigan, regarded os one of South Africa’s versatile and prolific  concert pianists, is a Steinway Artist and has maintained a busy schedule of concerts, recitals and concerto performances nationally for more than 24 years.

A GRAND SOIREE! A ONCE-OFF MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA
THURSDAY 25 JUNE    7:30PM  
ST AGNES, KLOOF

Spanish virtuoso David Salleras (saxophone) returns to Kloof for the launch of the much-anticipated CD of original music from Christopher Duigan, INDIGO. With Christopher Duigan at the piano  he plays selections from their CD, INDIGO in addition to world music from Spain and Argentina, plus film music.  Star Durban-born soprano Bronwen Forbay and The Lonestar Vocal Quartet from Texas, USA sing Brahms’ Liebesliederwalzer and music by Lehar and Strauss in the other half of the concert. Bronwen is joined by Jamie Van Eyck (mezzo), Randall Amsted (tenor),  Christian Bester (baritone) and Kaju Lee (piano) .  Dont miss this  extraordinary double-bill!

TOGETHER AGAIN JAMES GRACE AND CHRISTOPHER  DUIGAN     Acclaimed SA musicians Christopher  Duigan and James Grace will be joining forces once again to create a unique evening of music. Both are noted for the individual profiles they enjoy on major concert stages as well as on-air playlists (ClassicFM and Fine Music Radio). 

Their programme together however includes many of their own duo arrangements and improvisations on pop melodies, jazz standards,  Latin milongas and Spanish classics. Their session this time will  include Over The Rainbow, Fields of Gold, Angel, plus Spain, La Vida Breve, Libertango and individual guitar and piano solos.   Duigan’s own composition, Indigo, a favourite at any Duigan and Grace concert, will complete the programme.

GATEWAY, Umhlanga
TUESDAY 26 MAY
 L'Apertivo Venue 9 Aurora Drive  (Behind Royal Palm Hotel)

KLOOF
THURSDAY 28 MAY 

PIANOLOGY : MUSIC REVIVAL'S AUTUMN  SERIES 
A FINE CHOICE OF PIANO FAVOURITES; A JUNCTION WHERE POPULAR AND CLASSICAL MUSIC MEET.
With Christopher Duigan - piano.

This superb selection, including of many of the worlds most loved melodies, offers insight into a unique intersection where popular and classical music meet in the concert hall.  Christopher Duigan gleans from his vast and varied repertoire  classical compositions that show  influence of popular music, and  popular piano music  written for a concert pianist!  From classics rooted in folk dances (Chopin’s Mazurkas and Polonaise), unashamedly  popular melodies  (Beethoven's Fur Elise, Handel's Harmonious  Blacksmith and Liszt’s Liebestraume),  to Spanish Romances, English Country Gardens, Dizzy Fingers, the evergreen Nola, and The Warsaw Concerto.  A fascinating and entertaining mix that is not to be missed.

Kloof, St Agnes Church - Thursday 30 April 7:30 pm

Durban Girls College in association with Christopher Duigan's MUSIC REVIVAL present

JONNA FRANKEL (VIOLIN)  WITH CHRISTOPHER DUIGAN (PIANO)
In a programme of music by Mozart,  Gershwin,  Elgar, Ravel and Ginastera. 
Prelude Performers from DGC Music Department

Thursday 23 April at 7:30 pm
The New Functions  Room  at Durban Girls College

A graduate of the famed Julliard School of Music in New York, Frankel  currently divides her time between her role as concert-master of  South Africa's premier Concert Orchestra and  obligations as part of  Carnegie Hall's Young Artists programme "The Academy' in New York.  Duigan,  a familiar name in South African concert circuit, and in particular in KZN due to his groundbreaking work as piano and concert entrepreneur, holds the rare honor of being selected as a Steinway Artist (one of six pianists in South African history)  and one of the most prolific concert pianists in South Africa.

Tango Night
Stanislav Angelov (accordion)  and Christopher Duigan (piano)
THURSDAY 26 MARCH 7:30 PM   
ST AGNES, KLOOF

An exciting and fun evening of tangos, bossa-nova and more for  the unsual combination of accordion and piano.   Christopher Duigan is joined by Stanislav Angelov (accordion),  leader of the renowned  Cape Town Tango Ensemble and a graduate  of the Academy of Music and Dance in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. He has performed regularly with Duigan in an innovative series of events that stems from their highly creative collaboration.  The programme will  include popular tangos 'La Cumparsita', 'Por Una Cabeza' ( as used in the film ‘Scent of a Woman’), music by Piazzolla and original compositions by both performers  in a fun evening of toe-tapping music!

THE MUSIC OF CHOPIN,
Thursday 26 February at 7:30 pm at St Agnes, Abelia Road in Kloof

Music Revival presents THE MUSIC OF CHOPIN, the second Kloof Classic concert for the year which presented in the last Thursday of each month at St Agnes Church in Kloof. Christopher Duigan plays music from the Polish-born poet of the piano, Frederic Chopin.  This selection includes many of the composers most celebrated compositions including the ‘Raindrop’ Prelude,’ Revolutionary’ and ‘Black Key‘ Etudes,  Grande Valse Brilliante in E-flat, ‘Minute’ Waltz and 'Heroic’ Polonaise  in A-flat Op 53.  Duigan, regarded as one of South Africa’s leading concert pianists and a Steinway Artist,  has performed  much of Chopin’s repertoire in numerous concert performances  and developed an affinity with the composer’s unique pianistic style. He was invited to play two programmes of music by Chopin in four performances at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown in 2010 on the 200th anniversary of the composers birth.

The MUSIC OF CHOPIN with Christopher Duigan (piano) is set  for Thursday 26 February at 7:30 pm at the St Agnes Church, Abelia Road in Kloof. Tickets are R100 which includes refreshments.  Booking is preferred.  Call St Agnes Church Tel 031 764 2037 or email  booking@musicrevival.co.za.  Visit www.musicrevival.co.za  for more. 

THE VIOLIN IN CONCERT
ST AGNES CHURCH KLOOF
THURSDAY 29 JANUARY 7:30 pm
 

Music Revival presents the first Kloof Classic concert for the year, presented in the last week of each month at St Agnes Church in Kloof. In a varied selection the highly regarded international concert violinist, Juilliard graduate and popular Concert Master of the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, Joanna Frankel, partners Christopher Duigan in a programme of exciting and beguiling compositions. Included are two rarely performed works by WA Mozart and the ‘Sonata' by Maurice Ravel which includes a strong ’jazz and blues' influence. This jazz inspiration is also seen in selections from Gershwin’s ‘Porgy and Bess' transcribed by Heifetz.  Also in the program are exciting rhythms by South American Alberto Ginastera which contrast with the  vivacious virtuosity as heard in Sarasate’s  ‘Carmen' Fantasy, a series of improvisations were the violin takes centre stage in music based on popular melodies from Bizet’s ‘Carmen’.

The VIOLIN IN CONCERT with Joanna Frankel (violin) with Christopher Duigan (piano) is set  for Thursday 29 JANUARY at 7:30 pm at the St Agnes Church, Abelia Road in Kloof. Tickets are R100  which includes refreshments.  Booking is preferred.  Call St Agnes Church Tel 031 764 2037 or email  booking@musicrevival.co.za.  Visit www.musicrevival.co.za  for more.
 

'CAROLS FOR CHRISTMAS'
Enjoy a traditional Christmas gathering with carols, words and song when 'Carols for Christmas' with Richard Cock   This traditional Christmas gathering offers an ideal opportunity to join family and friends in the seasonal spirit. South Africa's music maestro Richard Cock has become known as 'Mr Music' through his generous and friendly manner of bringing people together, uplifting spirits through the joy of music.   In this special event Richard Cock is not only host for the evening, but will lead the audience in singing favourite Carols, present readings, both sacred and secular, and will also sing his favourite popular Christmas songs! He will encourage the audience, in his own generous way, to raise the roof  in the singing of carols. This will be accompanied by the organ played by Christopher Cockburn.  Additional musical delights will be provided by pianist Christopher Duigan and 'star' soprano Bongiwe Madlala  who sings 'O Holy Night’ and other religious material.

CAROLS FOR CHRISTMAS
with Richard Cock, Bongiwe Madlala ( soprano), Christopher Duigan (piano) and Christopher Cockburn (organ) 
TUESDAY 9 DECEMBER    7:30 pm
St Agnes Church, KLOOF
TICKETS: R100   include refreshments at interval
Booking - St Agnes Church, Kloof  031 764 2037 or  email booking@musicrevival.co.za
Secure Parking     

A GRAND SOIREE
Celebrating Music Revival's 17th Birthday

with James Grace (guitar), The KZNPO Principals String Quartet and Christopher Duigan (piano) 
Boccherini -  Quintet for Guitar and String Quartet,  Brahms - Quintet in F minor for String Quartet and Piano,  Chopin - Romanza from Piano Concerto No 1

THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER    7:30 pm
St Agnes Church, KLOOF
 

 CHRISTOPHER DUIGAN (PIANO) AND DAVID SALLERAS (SAXOPHONE)

Saturday 1st November 2014  7:30pm 
Howard College Theatre, UKZN - Durban
R120 (includes snacks and wine at interval) 
Booking: Ian Vowles - 031 266 2709 (mornings only) or Steve Phaup - 083 799 7744
The Rotary Club of Westville is a proud supporter of Headway-Natal

An entertaining performance of music from the concert hall, tango dance floor and world music stages and a great deal of fun!  Steinway pianist, CHRISTOPHER DUIGAN is joined by DAVID SALLERAS on saxophone for this annual fund-raising event . Salleras, resides in Barcelona -Spain and will join Duigan in a concert of music with 'world music' influences from Spain, Greece and South America, and their own original material. HEADWAY-NATAL is  a non-profit organization specializing in the rehabilitation and support for acquired brain injured survivors as well as stroke victims and their families.

AMIGOS PARA SIEMPRE
Federico Freschi (baritone) with Christopher Duigan (piano)  and guests  James Grace (guitar) and David Salleras (saxophone)
FRIDAY 19 SEPTEMBER  7:30 pm
St Agnes Church, KLOOF

An unbetable election of artists and a super selection of music in one bumper concert  is on the cards for the next in the St Agnes Kloof Concert Series. This Spanish, Latin and Italian mix of popular music in one concert brings together  'friends forever ' Federico Freschi (baritone) and James Grace (guitar) , long-standing musical partners of pianist Christopher Duigan.  Residing in Johannesburg and Cape Town respectively they are joined by Spanish  virtuoso  David Salleras (saxophone) in this dynamic production.  The musicians are all taking part in The Witness Hilton Arts Festival  which starts the same day and this performance offers Kloof audiences a sneak preview! 

A sought after vocalist on many of South Africa's top concert and opera stages, Freschi sings Neapolitan songs including 'O sole mio' and 'Santa Lucia' accompanied by James Grace on the mandolin.  In 'Granada' he teams up with Salleras whose accompanying improvisations bring authentic Spanish flavour. Grace and Duigan play a selection from their popular ' Together Again' programme including Duigan's popular 'Indigo' as heard in their recent St Agnes performance. They join Salleras in the flamenco inspired 'La Fiesta' and 'Spain'. An unbeatable selection played by four outstanding performers.