Johannesburg Musical Society

MATTIA ZAPPA (cello) & MASSIMILIANO MAINOLFI (piano)

Saturday  16 February : 20.00

This duo made its Carnegie Recital Hall debut in 2001 and  its live broadcast debut at the Berlin Philharmonic Hall in 2003. They have been prizewinners at several international competitions and have been praised for the passion with which they imbue their performances. They are also whole-heartedly supportive of musical development and are patrons of the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra Company.

LUKAS VONDRACEK (piano)

Saturday 16 March : 20.00

Czech pianist Lukas Vondracek gave his first public performance at age 4 and  by 2001 was adjudged the ‘most exceptional young pianist in Europe’. He debuted with the Czech Philharmonic under the baton of Vladimir Ashkenazy and has, since then, appeared at Birmingham Symphony Hall,and with orchestras such as the BBC Philharmonic,  the Cincinnati Symphony and  the Bournemouth Symphony.

DUO DE SALZBURG
(Yvonne Timoianu (cello) & Alexander Preda (piano)

Saturday 13 April : 20.00

Cellist Yvonne Timoianu and pianist Alexander Preda have been called the ‘ideal duo’ and lauded for their musical excellence which has been described as ‘ almost incandescent’.  A partnership since 1985, they travel the world playing at prestigious festivals. Duo de Salzburg is frequently featured on European television and radio and has a large discography to its credit. 

TRIO BOZ (violin, viola, cello)

 

Sunday 12 May : 17.00

Trio Broz plays concerts from Mexico to China and performs at important European festivals. Their world premiere recording of the Goldberg Variations has been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. This exciting Italian family ensemble was schooled at the prestigious Academy of Santa Cecilia and the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole, and has won several international chamber music competitions.

VASSILY PRIMAKOV (piano)

Sunday 2 June : 17.00

Russian-born Vassily Primakov is now recognized as a pianist of world class importance. Gramophone Magazine noted his ‘empathy for Chopin’s spirit’, while BBC Music Magazine praised ‘the exceptional quality’ of his playing. He now has a considerable discography to his credit and in 2009 his recording of Chopin’s Mazurkas  was adjudged ‘Best of the Year’.. 

Programme
Chopin : Polonaise in C# Minor, Opus 26 N0 1
Chopin : Twelve Mazurkas
Chopin : Polonaise in A Flat, Opus 53 (the 'Heroic')
Liszt : Funerailles (from Harmonies poetiques et religieuses)
Liszt : Sonata in B Minor

PETRONEL MALAN (piano)

Saturday 27 July : 20.00

Grammy Nominated South African pianist Petronel Malan is an exclusive recording artist for the award-winning Hassler Classic label. Her CD ‘Transfigured Bach’ was nominated for no less than three Grammy Awards. She was winner of the Grand Prize at the 2000 Web Concert Hall Competition and appears  as recitalist and orchestra guest artist on four continents, in venues as diverse as St Petersburg, Russia and Fort Worth, Texas.

SERGEI MALOV (violin/viola) & BRYAN WALLICK (piano)

Saturday 24 August : 20.00

Sergei Malov is a laureate of several famous international string competitions. He regularly performs with brilliant chamber musicians such as Tabea Zimmermann and Jerome Pernoo and appears  with the world’s great orchestras. Multi-talented, he is a superb performer on violin, viola and the violincello da spalla. His concert will feature all three instruments – something of a novelty for JMS listeners.

Programme
Bach :  Suite No 4 for Violincello di Spalla
Brahms : Sonata No 1 in E Minor for viola & piano
Enesco : Sonata No 3 for violin & Piano
Ravel : Tzigane

CHARL DU PLESSIS TRIO w/ BRENDAN ROSS (saxophone)

Sunday 22 September : 17.00

One of South Africa’s most versatile and popular cross-over ensembles, the Charl du Plessis Trio’s diverse styles are unique and intriguing.. After the release of their first album, they were invited to tour China, Switzrland and The Netherlands, where they performed to full houses.  The Charl du Plessis Trio will be joined by saxophonist Brendan Ross for this BAROQUE AND BEYOND programme, which will appeal to all listeners, from  jazz aficionadas to lovers of  classical music.

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TOEAC ACCORDION DUO

Saturday  12 October : 20.00

Two fascinating Dutch musicians who astound with their fine
 musicianship and with the sounds that they produce on their custom built instruments. Renée Bekkers and Pieternel Berkers are cum laude graduates of the Conservatory of The Netherlands as well as of the Royal Danish Academy of Music. Enjoy a revelatory listening experience as they demonstrate their range, versatility and exceptional musicality.

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JEROME PERNOO (cello) & JEROME DUCROS (piano)

Saturday 23 November : 20.00

PERCY BANESHIK MEMORIAL CONCERT

This exceptional duo returns to the JMS! Virtuoso cellist Jérá»Âme Pernoo won 1st Prize by unanimous decision of the jury at the CNSM de Paris in 1993 and was invited to give the opening concert at the 2000 Pablo Casals Festival in Spain. Jéróme Ducros is a superb collaborative pianist who performs alongside artists such as Augustin Dumay, Paul Meyer, Gerard Caussé and Tabea Zimmerman.

Programme
Bach : Sonata for Viola da Gamba
Ducros : Sonata for Cello & Piano
Beethoven : Cello Sonata in A, Opus 69