Programme Notes Archives - Albert Combrink

Programme Notes: Ubuntu Ensemble – Cape Town Concert Series, May 2020

2020-12-07T21:04:38+02:00

The Ubuntu Ensemble is a collective of some South Africa’s finest musicians working overseas, brought together by bassist Leon Bosch. For this concert South African pianist François du Toit will join violinist Sarah Oates, with Louise Lansdown – viola, Rudi de Groote – cello and Leon Bosch – double bass.
This truly is a Celebrity concert, which is hosted by the Kramer Jubilee Trust to help raise funds for the longevity of the Concert Series.

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Programme Notes: Primakov / Lavrova Piano Duo – Cape Town Concert Series April 2020

Albert Combrink2020-05-02T13:21:23+02:00

Programme Notes for the Cape Town Concert Series recital

Piano Duo: Vassily Primakov and Natalia Lavrova

Wolgang Amadeus Mozart (1956-1791)

Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major, K. 448 (K.375a)

Allegro con spirit
Andantein G major
Molto Allegro To imagine life in the Mozart household is an interesting exercise. Father Leopoldt resisted being pushed towards the priesthood by his family, to become a violinist, conductor, organist and one of the foremost music teachers in Salzburg. He started teaching his 7 year old daughter Nannerl the keyboard, and immediately the [read more…]