The South African College of Music (SACM) regularly hosts events at the Baxter theatre to showcase their staff and students. Below is the lineup for the performances scheduled for September 2016
STUDENT & STAFF SHOWCASESTUDENT & STAFF SHOWCASE
TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER AT 20H15
BAXTER CONCERT HALL
ARNOLD VAN WYK
CENTENARY CELEBRATION
In celebration of the centenary of the birth of one of South Africa’s greatest composers, the SACM presents a concert featuring his works for piano.
Prices: R65 / UCT Staff: R60
Senior citizens and students: R50 / Learners: R40
UCT students with a valid student card: free at the door
Book at Computicket or at the door.
STUDENT SHOWCASE – PIANO
THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER AT 13H00
FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERT
PIANOS GALORE
Students from the SACM piano studios perform works for three pianos.
The programme includes
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice – Dukas
4th movement From the New World Symphony (No.9) – Dvorák
3 movements from Romeo and Juliet – Prokofiev
Admission free
STUDENT SHOWCASE ENSEMBLE COMPETITION
TUESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER AT 20H15
BAXTER CONCERT HALL
THE SCHOCK FOUNDATION PRIZE FOR CHAMBER MUSIC (FINAL ROUND)
The ninth edition of this annual competition for ensemble playing, sponsored by the Schock Foundation. This final round will feature ensembles selected from the chamber music concerts throughout the year.
Prices: R65 / UCT Staff: R60
Senior citizens and students: R50 / Learners: R40
UCT students with a valid student card: free at the door
Book at Computicket or at the door.
STUDENT SHOWCASE DANCE
WEDNESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER AT 19H30
BAXTER CONCERT HALL
The UCT School of Dance presents
FOOTPRINTS TO CONTEMPORARY DANCE
Directed by Lisa Wilson
Contemporary dance is as much a genre as a contemporary approach to dance making/choreography. Audiences can expect to see dances from the earliest pioneers of Modern dance to South African Contemporary Dance’s new directions. Dutch choreographer Daniel Renner’s work-in-progress for DANCE UCT 2016 will be premiered.
Prices: R50 and R25 for students and seniors.
Please note the early starting time.
For more information, contact Angie Pearson (021) 650 2399.
(This concert is not part of the Friends of the College programme.)
STUDENT SHOWCASE
TUESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER AT 20H15
BAXTER CONCERT HALL
WESTERN CLASSICAL STUDENTS’ SHOWCASE
The second of the showcases is arranged by François du Toit and features a selection of the performance students of the SACM.
Prices: R65 / UCT Staff: R60
Senior citizens and students: R50 / Learners: R40
UCT students with a valid student card: free at the door
Book at Computicket or at the door.
PIANO COMPETITION COLLABORATION
WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER (SEMI-FINALS) – Admission free
THURSDAY 22 SEPTEMBER AT 20H15 (FINAL ROUND) – See prices below
BAXTER CONCERT HALL
THE OLIVE LIEBERZ NATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
This competition was established in memory of pianist Olive Lieberz to assist a deserving South African student with a bursary for an overseas audition/masterclass tour during 2017.
Six applicants have been chosen for the semi-finals to be held on Wednesday 21st September with three finalists to go through to the final round on Thursday 22nd September – both at 20h15. The competition is open to the public on both nights. For more information and application details, go to www.olivelieberz-pianocompetition.co.za or email [email protected] .
Prices: R65 / UCT Staff: R60
Senior citizens and students: R50 / Learners: R40
UCT students with a valid student card: free at the door
Book at Computicket or at the door.
This concert IS part of the Friends of the College programme.
STUDENT SHOWCASE OPERA COLLABORATION
27, 28, 29, 30 SEPTEMBER AT 19H30
1 OCTOBER AT 18H00
UCT Opera School, in collaboration with Cape Town Opera, presents
MOZART
THE MAGIC FLUTE
UCT Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Kamal Khan
Director: Matthew Wild
Designer: Michael Mitchell
Following their well-received collaboration on Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda in 2015, Matthew Wild and Kamal Khan turn their attention to Mozart’s mysterious and magical late masterpiece. As young Prince Tamino undertakes a quest to rescue Princess Pamina, he learns hard truths about the real world: that evil can be disguised as good, that heartbreak and joy can come hand in hand, and that true love will be tested.
The profound clarity of Mozart’s late writing is never more affecting than when performed by beautiful youthful voices. For this production, the best talents of UCT Opera School perform alongside Cape Town Opera Studio singers, including Johannes Slabbert and Noluvuyiso Mpofu.
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STUDENT SHOWCASE PIANO COLLABORATION
TUESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER AT 20H15
BAXTER CONCERT HALL
PIANO EXCHANGE CONCERT
Following the last fourteen years’ successes, the piano sections of UCT and Stellenbosch will present an evening of music for piano duet and for two pianos.
Prices: R65 / UCT Staff: R60
Senior citizens and students: R50 / Learners: R40
UCT students with a valid student card: free at the door
Book at Computicket or at the door.
