French Fantasque - For the Love of Bolling
(‘Fantasque’ - Capricious or Fanciful)
Stoneycroft has the unique pleasure of presenting Quartete Le Jidd, a recently formed group of local musicians inspired specifically to perform the music of Claude Bolling. Claude Bolling (born 10 April 1930) is a renowned French Jazz pianist, composer, arranger and occasional actor. Bolling is noted for his ‘crossover’ music which is a mix of genres. His Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio is a mix of Baroque elegance and modern swing. Bollings music mixes classical structure with a lyrical jazz style
.The program will cover Suites 1 and 2 of the Trio For roughly 10 years these Suites hit the top of the hit parade in the United States!
Derek Fennel – Flute: originally from Ireland, trained at Wits and in London where he won several awards. He holds a Masters’ degree in Psychology for Musicians. He gained international performing experience touring Europe and the Far East.
Judith Rhodes-Harrison - Piano: studied locally through Natal University and Unisa, winning various awards and a scholarship, as well as studying through Colleges in London. She has given a recital for SABC Television, and performed in most of the major centres in South Africa.
Donat Pellei - Double Bass: studied at the Franz Liszt Academy where he won several prizes. He toured Europe with Hungarian orchestras before joining the CTSO and CTPO. He is a member of the Hungarian Trio which performs extensively in and around Cape Town.
Ivan Bell – Drums: studied at UCT and holds an Honours degree in Performance. Well-versed in all genres of music, he has recorded extensively. He has toured Europe, South America and the Far East with top international artists. All four musicians teach at Bishops. - A picture of the Musicians is attached
Exquisite Cheese, Snacks, Fruits and Wine will be served
Contribution: R100.00 per personBooking is essential - seats for this marvelous eveningwill be limited so please book early! Please call Margie at 083 447 0899 or e-mail at margie@stoneycroft.co.za
