Lovers of fine orchestral and piano music are in for a treat on Sunday August 26 when the Nelson Mandela University Wind Symphony, under the baton of Gareth Williams, teams up with pianist Dr Erika Bothma for the first time.
The concert is a blend of American and African music, and will include various guest musicians and alumni.
The orchestra will perform the iconic Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin as well as other works such as Bennett’s Suite of Old American Dances and Johan de Mei’s larger-than-life African Harmony - Songs from Mama Afrika.
The orchestra will also premiere a new work by Ulagh Williams, called Heritage Day.
Bothma is a senior piano lecturer at the NMU Music Department, the president of the PE Music Society and part of the national panel of Unisa music examiners.
In addition, she plays the violin in the Eastern Cape Philharmonic Orchestra, is regular adjudicator of competitions and eisteddfods, and has been invited multiple times to give masterclasses at the bi-annual Stellenbosch International Piano Symposium.
The concert is at the NMU South Campus Auditorium at 3pm and tickets are R70 (R50 for pensioners, R20 for students and free for music students.
More information from Nicky, 041-504-4235.