Marimba Meditation with Magdalena de Vries

On 16 October 2024, escape the rat race and immerse yourself in the mesmerising sounds of the concert marimba. Join international award-winning marimbist Magdalena de Vries for a recital of meditative marimba music. The program includes transcriptions of works by Mascagni and JS Bach, alongside South African compositions commissioned for De Vries, including Pendants by Lise Morrison, which combines the warm wooden tone of the marimba with the slightly other-worldly sound of Austrian cowbells.

Magdalena de Vries is a Marimba One™ endorsed Premier Artist and is regarded as one of South Africa’s foremost multi-percussionists. As a marimba soloist, she has won an array of national and international awards and has performed to great acclaim in London, Tokyo, Cambridge (UK), Moscow, and Saint Petersburg.

Event Details:

• Date: 16 October 2024
• Doors Open: 18:00
• Concert Starts: 18:30
• Location: Inside Out Centre for the Arts, Forest Town, Johannesburg

Concert Highlights

• Pendants by Lise Morrison: A fusion of marimba and Austrian cowbells, creating a unique, meditative soundscape.
• Transcriptions of classical works by JS Bach and Mascagni, showcasing the versatility of the marimba.

The Musician

Magdalena de Vries holds numerous accolades, including a B Mus. degree (UNISA), performer’s licentiate diplomas (with distinction) from both the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and the University of South Africa, and a Postgraduate Diploma (cum laude) from the Tokyo College of Music. She has worked with prestigious orchestras worldwide and currently lectures percussion at several South African institutions, all while striving to expand the marimba repertoire as a full-blown solo instrument.

Why You Should Attend

This recital offers an opportunity to experience the soothing, captivating tones of the marimba in an intimate setting. Whether you are a seasoned concertgoer or new to classical music, this concert promises to be a deeply meditative and unforgettable experience.

Event Details

• Doors Open: 18:00
• Concert Starts: 18:30
• Location: Inside Out Centre for the Arts, 48 Jan Smuts Ave, Forest Town, Johannesburg
• Limited tickets available. 

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