Free State Symphony Orchestra

#GetToKnow #FSSO #5thSymphonyConcert #Soloist #Pianist #AlbieVanSchalkwyk One of South Africa's leading chamber musicians and accompanists, Albie Van Schalkwyk, who is no stranger to the Odeion School of Music OSM, UFS will perform with the FSSO alongside Charl du Plessis - pianist on 13 October 2018! Albie and Charl will perform the Piano Concerto For Two Pianos which Mozart composed in the galant style, with interlocking melodies and simultaneous cadences. It is one of Mozart's few compositions written for two pianos. Tickets available from Computicket.

Today at the Odeion School of Music OSM, UFS 19:30 Maria Kliegel & Albie van Schalkwyk recital

Have you heard? The #FreeState born Charl du Plessis returns to the Odeion School of Music OSM, UFS to perform #Mozart's #PianoConcertoFor2Pianos masterpiece with the #FSSO alongside the revered Albie Van Schalkwyk. The FSSO Symphony Concert on 13 October is not to be missed!

#GetToKnow #FSSO #5thSymphonyConcert #Music #Mozart #PianoConcertoFor2Pianos It is not known when Mozart completed his concerto for two pianos in E-flat major, K. 365/316a, but research by Alan Tyson shows that cadenzas for the first and third movements are written in his and his father's handwriting on a type of paper used between August 1775 and January 1777. It is also presumed that Mozart wrote it to play with his sister Maria Anna (“Nannerl”). Years later he performed it in a private concert with pupil Josepha Barbara von Auernhammer. Here is a snippet of what you can expect at the FSSO Symphony Concert when the two maestro's Albie Van Schalkwyk and Charl du Plessis take to the stage 13 October 2018 at the Odeion School of Music OSM, UFS

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#ThrowbackThursday FSSO Symphony Concert review in Tuesday's Volksblad. Read all about the outstanding performance and dexterity displayed by the #Conductor, Alexander Fokkens, the #Soloists and the #Orchestra members!

Highlights from Saturday's FSSO Symphony Concert with the astounding young international pianist Vitaly Pisarenko. A notable performance by the FSSO members who eloquently maneuvered their way through the intricate compositions. It was truly an evening that showcased the best that Free state has to offer! #Mozart #Elgar #Shostakovich

Thank you to everyone who took time from their #HeritageWeekend to #CelebrateLocalTalent at the FSSO Symphony Concert where the sounds of #Mozart #Elgar #Shostakovich were brought to life by an impressive line-up of artists. See you at the next FSSO Symphony Concert that will feature an Italian female guest conductor on the podium!

SAVE THE DATE!!! FSSO's next concert features two of the most prominent #SA #Pianists Charl du Plessis and Albie van Schalkwyk performing the #Mozart Concerto for two pianos

Do not miss out on this season's most sought after piano recital with Vitaly Pisarenko who's meticulously executed and entertaining performances are "enchanting" and "evocative". Vitaly will perform tomorrow evening together with the FSSO's finest musicians at the Odeion School of Music OSM, UFS at 7:30pm.

Do you have any plans for this coming long weekend? If you don't, please do attend the #4thSymphonyConcert on Saturday, 22 September from 7:30pm, were an array of local talent will be showcased alongside renowned guest pianist Vitaly Pisarenko. Tickets will be sold at the door and are still available as follows: Adults - R150; Pensioners and block bookings of 10 and more - R100; Children 3 to 18 years - R50 #HeritageWeekend #CelebrateLocalTalent

Read all about the interesting pragramme and fascinating artist line-up we have in-store for you at Saturday's exciting FSSO Symphony Concert in today's Bloemfontein Courant. #CelebrateLocalTalent and start the #HeritageWeekend on a musical note! The whole family is welcome, and tickets will be sold at the venue.

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#GetToKnow #FSSO #4thSymphonyConcert #Soloist #VitalyPisarenko On Saturday 22 September 2018, the Free State Symphony Orchestra’s (FSSO’s) fourth symphony concert of the year brings to the stage international piano virtuoso, Vitaly Pisarenko, and places a spotlight on the local talent of the Odeion String Quartet as well as a number of the FSSO’s principal players. Regarded as one of the finest young musicians of his generation, Pisarenko has been dubbed as a ‘poet at the piano’ and is performing as guest piano soloist with the FSSO as part of the South African leg of his current world tour. After performing in a series of recitals and concerts with local orchestras, he moves on to the UK, Belgium, Hong Kong and Argentina. (Photo Credit: Daily Sabah)

Paul Van Zuilenburg has performed as soloist with all the major South African Orchestras, made numerous recordings for the SABC and has toured as Organ and Trumpet duo playing across the country with two CD’s released to date. He was a member of the KZNPO and Director of Music the Hilton College music department before moving to Bloemfontein where he was senior lecturer in Brass and Arts Entrepreneurship at the UFS. Currently he works as freelance musician concentrating on his solo and conducting career as the conductor and artistic director of the Bloemfontein Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO), the Capital City Orchestra (Pretoria) and the Stellenbosch City Orchestra (SCO). Join the FSSO on the 22nd September 7:30pm at the Odeion School Of Music, University Of The Free State as we celebrate local talent and embrace our heritage #FSSO #SymphonyConcert #Soloist #Trumpet

We invite you to support the annual Odeion Sinfonia concert which is taking place this coming Sunday, 16 September, from 4pm. Admission to the concert is free. The Sinfonia is a string only orchestra housed in the Odeion School of Music OSM, UFS and comprises of string students studying at the OSM and string members of the Free State Youth Orchestra. This year the concert is dedicated in memory of its founder, Mr Derek Ochse, whom Anmari van der Westhuizen took over the baton from during her first year of residence at the UFS and the Odeion String Quartet in 2009. The principle aims of this orchestra are: to provide excellent training and valuable experience in string and ensemble playing; to adequately prepare string students for orchestral playing; to present them with numerous ensemble and orchestral concert playing opportunities; and to generally promote quality string and ensemble playing.

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The FSSO would like to take this opportunity to thank every member of the orchestra, the conductor Alexander Fokkens, soloist Caleb Vaughn-Jones, choir Imba!, guest artist Ellané Kotze and the #KovsieGamingLeague for their contribution towards making the FSSO Epic Gamical Concert a great success!