This month …

Don’t miss this months exciting programme ‘Play, Piano Play’! Includes Liszt -Hungarian Rhapsody No 2, tango by Piazzolla, Gershwin’s ‘Someone to Watch Over me’, ‘Take Five, the South African anthem ‘Mannenberg’, ‘Dizzy Fingers’, my own compositions and music by Einaudi. 

We are acquiring a new piano, thanks to a very generous donor, for our Kloof venue at St Agnes! This heralds a new focus for our concerts there.

Also, we are trying an additional day time slot, following several requests, for Amber Valley. This is open to Amber Valley residents and their guests.

The Woodgrove concert on a Thursday afternoon is open to all in Pietermaritzburg!

And please join us for a fantastic ‘Year End Event’ Hilton College!

Plus look out for info on a Johannesburg Concert I am involved in - A Grand Night for Singing, Friday 2 November at University of Johannesburg.

PLAY PIANO PLAY! in NOVEMBER

Music from around the world and from varied genres that makes the piano sing, dance and jump. An exciting and highly entertaining performance selection from various repertoires including ragtime, tango, jazz, popular music, and film music along with contemporary meditations along a Neo-Classical line! Includes Liszt -Hungarian Rhapsody No 2, tango by Plaza and Piazzolla, Gershwin’s ‘Someone to Watch Over me’, ‘Take Five’. the South African anthem ‘Manenberg’, ‘Dizzy Fingers’, my own compositions and music by Einaudi. 

Thursday 31 OCTOBER  3:30 pm
WOODGROVE - Community Centre
Tickets : R100 This concert at Woodgrove is open to all
Booking via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

Thursday 7 NOVEMBER 7:00 pm  AND
Friday 8 NOVEMBER 3:00 pm
AMBER VALLEY - Amber Auditorium 
Tickets: R80 Booking - Amber office open to Amber Valley residents and their guests only. 

We have a new piano!
Tuesday 12 NOVEMBER 7:00 pm 
ST AGNES CHURCH, Kloof
Tickets: R130 include tea/coffee and other refreshments at interval.
Booking preferred via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

Sunday 17 NOVEMBER 3:00 pm 
Chamberlain Music Centre, Hilton College
Tickets R150 includes refreshments 
BOOKING via Quicket

Friday 22 NOVEMBER 7:00 pm 
CASA MEXICANA 
35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg
Tickets: R300 includes dinner  or R150 concert only. 
Venue opens 30 mins before. Secure parking. 
BOOKING  IS ESSENTIAL : Book via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za. Please include your contact numbers in all email bookings.

Sunday 24 NOVEMBER 3:00 pm 
ALL SOULS ANGLICAN CHURCH
Sheffield Beach Rd, Umhlali / Salt Rock
Tickets: R150 include tea/coffee and other refreshments at interval.
Booking preferred via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

OPEN GARDENS at CASA MEXICANA

Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 November

Christopher Duigan - 35 Montgomery Drive, Athlone
Tea and coffee available plus an exhibition of art.

A labour of love spanning 28 years, where Barry Lovegrove’s inspired vision intertwines extensive hardscaping with a diverse array of indigenous flora, creating a captivating Afro-Mexican oasis boasting architectural marvels, tranquil water features, hand-painted tiles, a hidden forest path and a rich tapestry of aloes, plectranthus, mature trees and potted succulents, inviting visitors to experience a harmonious blend of culture and nature.

Directions: From Athlone Circle, follow Montgomery Drive downhill to No. 35.

For more click here.

 IN OCTOBER …

My monthly recital programme IN CONCERT, the background in-depth discussion of the music BEHIND THE MUSIC, and PIANO HOUR of varied and easy going music are on offer every month! To become a member  of the LIVESTREAM SERIES you will be required to pay minimum monthly amount of R200 to access the online content. This will come into effect 1 October 2024.

Payment can be made via EFT (ie bank deposit) or via PayFast where recurring monthly payments are possible. (Please email me if wish to use PayPal or other international platforms.)  You will be to have a YouTube account (this is free to register) and the email address which you use to register at YouTube must be clearly linked to your name or payment. If it is not the same address you will not be able to access the content on YouTube.  This address should be used at PayFast, and best use your email address as the reference on your bank deposit and email POP to me at booking@musicrevival.co.za.

A reminder! The re-launch session was Saturday 14 September at 7:00 pm - Beethoven, Bach and Chopin! At YouTube and www.musicrevival.co.za with another session of PIANO HOUR on Wednesday 18 September at 7:00 pm.

Watch our first ‘Behind the Music’ session here. 

Sunday 6 OCTOBER 3:00 pm 
ALL SOULS ANGLICAN CHURCH
Sheffield Beach Rd, Umhlali / Salt Rock
Tickets: R150 include tea/coffee and other refreshments at interval.
Booking preferred via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

Wednesday 9 OCTOBER 7:00 pm (NB this month on a Wednesday) 
AMBER VALLEY - Amber Auditorium 
Tickets: R80 Booking - Amber office open to Amber Valley residents  and their guests only. 

Previously …

Thursday 26 SEPTEMBER  3:30 pm
WOODGROVE - Community Centre
Tickets : R100 This concert at Woodgrove is open to all
Booking is essential via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

Friday 27 SEPTEMBER 7:00 pm 
CASA MEXICANA 
35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg
Tickets: R250 includes dinner 
Menu: minestrone soup with bread and a delicious lemon posset (suitable for vegetarians ) or R100 concert only. 
Venue opens 30 mins before. Secure parking. 
BOOKING  IS ESSENTIAL : Book via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za. Please include your contact numbers in all email bookings.

Sunday 29 SEPTEMBER 3:00 pm 
CASA MEXICANA 
35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg 
Tickets: R100 . Venue opens 30 mins before (for tea /coffee on Sunday). Secure parking. 

Tuesday 1 OCTOBER 7:00 pm 
ST AGNES CHURCH, Kloof
Tickets: R130 include tea/coffee and other refreshments at interval.
Booking preferred via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

LIVESTREAM SERIES

Good news! We are resuming our livestream series. These will be  broadcast ‘live'. Some additional content may be pre-recorded.  My monthly recital programme (plus the background in-depth discussion of the music), and a monthly Piano Hour of varied and easy going music are on offer. However, viewers will now have to pay to see these three monthly sessions. Occasionally there will be free session such as the re-launch this  Saturday 14 September at 7:00 pm!

To become a paying member  of the LIVESTREAM SERIES you will be required to pay minimum monthly amount of R200 to access the online content. This will come into effect 1 October 2024  Until then the sessions will be still be free. 

Payment can be made via EFT (ie bank deposit) or via PayFast where recurring monthly payments are possible. (Please email me if wish to use PayPal or other international platforms.)  You will be to have a YouTube account (this is free to register) and the email address which you use to register at YouTube must be clearly linked to your name or payment. If it is not the same address you will not be able to access the content on YouTube.  This address should be used at PayFast, and best use your email address as the reference on your bank deposit and email POP to me at booking@musicrevival.co.za.

This may take a few tries to smooth out the glitches live but it is essential that all viewers now pay for the online sessions in order to see them. I am grateful for the numerous and generous donors who kindly supported with donations making the sessions freely available to all, starting in April 2020. Those wishing to continue to view and enjoy the sessions, of which everyone now has a clear idea, will need to pay for them.
At YouTube and www.musicrevival.co.za

In case you missed this month's offerings.

PIANO HOUR https://www.youtube.com/live/HPxoJZLk_hI?si=9AKqNwpVELSP0ztO

IN CONCERT https://www.youtube.com/live/xyoUZ9KH4M4?si=ixG2pwFvEytuDvPp

BEHIND THE MUSIC   https://youtube.com/live/xURS46BRi5Q

AN EVENING WITH KUTLWANO MASOTE 

CASA MEXICANA
35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg 
Friday 20 September 2024  19h00 
Tickets: R200.  Please feel free to bring your women wine,  other refreshments provided.
Secure parking. 
BOOKING  IS ESSENTIAL 
Please include your contact numbers in all e-mail bookings.
Book via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

PREVIOUSLY …

Celebrated Piano Classics.
An appealing programme of classical piano music with pianist Christopher Duigan

Pianist Christopher Duigan will once-again present and play choices from the most iconic and celebrated music of the classical piano repertoire!  This includes Mozart - 'Rondo all turca', Liszt - ‘Liebestraume', Beethoven - 'Moonlight Sonata', Debussy - 'Clair de lune' and Chopin - 'Polonaise in A-flat Op. 53'. All your favourite classics with all-new stories!

Tuesday 3 SEPTEMBER 7:00 pm 
ST AGNES CHURCH, Kloof
Tickets: R130 include tea/coffee and other refreshments at interval.
Booking preferred via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

Thursday 5 SEPTEMBER 7:00 pm
AMBER VALLEY - Amber Auditorium 
Ticket : R80 Booking - Amber office open to Amber Valley residents  and their guests only. 


Friday 6 SEPTEMBER 7:00 pm 
CASA MEXICANA 
35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg 

Tickets: R100 (concert only). Venue opens 30 mins before. Secure parking. 
BOOKING  IS ESSENTIAL : Book via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za. Please include your contact numbers in all email bookings.

Stay for dinner after ! Add on R150.  Booking for dinner/ lunch is essential. Tables will be available  in the music studio, on the verandah, in the garden (weather dependant) , or by the fire! Menu: minestrone soup with crusty bread and a delicious lemon posset ( suitable for vegetarians ).  Booking for dinner or lunch is essential 

Sunday 8 SEPTEMBER 3: 00 pm CANCELLED
CASA MEXICANA 
35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg 

• Tickets: R100 (concert only). Venue opens 30 mins before ( for tea /coffee on Sunday). Secure parking. 

Also at …

Thursday 29 AUGUST  3:30 pm
WOODGROVE - Community Centre
Tickest : R100 Open to all
Booking is essential via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

Sunday 1 SEPTEMBER 3:00 pm 
ALL SOULS ANGLICAN CHURCH
Sheffield Beach Rd, Umhlali / Salt Rock
Tickets: R150 include tea/coffee and other refreshments at interval.
Booking preferred via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

CHRISTOPHER DUIGAN at HILTON COLLEGE
In a major public performance at the new Chamberlain Music Centre at Hilton College, pianist Christopher Duigan plays a programme of highlights from recent programmes.  This includes Beethoven - Sonata op. 26, Chopin - Scherzo No.3, Bach - Preludes and Fugues from WTC Bk I and Rachmaninoff - Preludes Op. 23 Nos. 2 & 5.  in addition Duigan includes highlights of his recent “Popular Classics” programme presented in various veneus across KZN.

Widely regarded as one of South Africa's leading concert pianists, CHRISTOPHER DUIGAN has been recognized as a 'South African piano icon' and 'national musical treasure' (Classic Feel June 2009). He has performed extensively, giving over 100 concert performances  with leading South African orchestras in a repertoire of more than 25 works for piano and orchestra. In recital he has developed a popular following through his innovative presentation and programming of a broad and eclectic taste in music, appearing on all major stages and festival in South Africa.
The concert in Hilton takes place at the new Chamberlain Music Centre, Hilton College on Sunday 15 September starting at 15h00.  The venue offers a magnificent setting, concert grand piano and fine acoustic making it a valuable and prized addition to the local concert circuit.  Tickets are  R150 including  refreshments at interval.  Booking is preferred,  via Quicket. 

Coffeeberry in association with Christopher Duigan's Music Revival present
Celebrated Piano Classics.
An appealing programme of classical piano music with pianist Christopher Duigan

Leading South African concert pianist Christopher Duigan will present and play choices from the most iconic and celebrated music of the classical piano repertoire.  This includes Mozart - 'Rondo all turca', Liszt - ‘Liebetsraume'. Beethoven - 'Moonlight Sonata', Debussy - 'Clair de lune' and Chopin's - 'Polonaise in A-flat Op. 53'.

Coffeeberry Avenues, Hilton
Thursday 29 August
R350 pp includes a two-course meal from 6 pm
Booking : info@coffeeberry.co.za

A reminder for this Friday’s Pop-Up restaurant evening with Andrew Giles. Friday 23 August R450

Menu-

* Gnocchi alla Romana with confit tomatoes

* ⁠beetroot with herbed labneh and walnuts

* ⁠slow cooked chicken with sweet corn biscuits

* ⁠honey and yogurt tart with sumac roasted strawberries

MID - WINTER CLASSICS
Music with a relaxed and enchanting lyricism, like an afternoon in the winter sunshine, dominates this programme which Christopher Duigan plays for a number of outings.  With gentle undulation and extended, reassuring lines this programme is guaranteed to please and soothe!  Beethoven's  Sonata Op. 26, a work of compelling ‘Schubertian’ qualities, Chopin - Nocturne Op. 62 and Impromptu No. 1, and a selection from  Schubert's Impromptus Op. 90 make up the selection.

Thursday 1 AUGUST 7:00 pm
AMBER VALLEY - Amber Auditorium 
Ticket : R80 Booking - Amber office open to Amber Valley residents  and their guests only. 

Sunday 4 AUGUST 3:00 pm 
ALL SOULS ANGLICAN CHURCH
Sheffield Beach Rd, Umhlali / Salt Rock
Tickets: R150 include tea/coffee and other refreshments at interval.
Booking preferred via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

Tuesday 6 AUGUST 7:00 pm 
ST AGNES CHURCH, Kloof
Tickets: R130 include tea/coffee and other refreshments at interval.
Booking preferred via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

Friday 26 JULY 7:00 pm 
CASA MEXICANA 
35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg 

Sunday 28 JULY 12:00 noon
CASA MEXICANA 
35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg 

• Tickets: R100 (concert only)

• Venue opens 30 mins before ( for tea /coffee on Sunday)

• Secure parking. 

• BOOKING  IS ESSENTIAL Please include your contact numbers in all email bookings.

• Book via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

• Stay for dinner or lunch or dinner after ! Add on R150.  Booking for dinner/ lunch is essential. Tables will be available  in the music studio, on the verandah, in the garden (weather dependant) , or by the fire! Menu: minestrone soup with crusty bread and a delicious lemon posset ( suitable for vegetarians ).  Booking for dinner or lunch is essential 
  
  At Casa Mexicana : The opportunity to view a number of artworks by local artists including Ginny Heath, Terry King, Hussein Salim and Heather Gourlay-Conyngham in the venue adds to the experience. Some of these artworks are available for purchase.  Of course there is opportunity to explore the garden too - by day or night!
  
  This programme is also presented at …
  Thursday 25 JULY  3:30 pm
  WOODGROVE - Community Centre
  Tickest : R100
  Open to all
  Booking is essential via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za
  
  

We are open for a POP UP RESTAURANT evening in July. 
FRIDAY 19 JULY 7:00 pm - with Carrie and Rob Boyd of ‘Tea on 23’
R450 pp. Book a table of four or more. We open at 6:30 pm.

{Please note these are not one hour concerts but dinner evenings that include a short music performance and background music.}

Be nourished by our Mid-Winter Pop-Up : Friday 19 July. With their trade-mark homely and generous style, Carrie and Rob Boyd of ‘Tea on 23’ invite you to enjoy a seasonal roast to see you through the mid- winter inertia - R450 pp. Book a table of four or more. We open at 6:30 pm. Book by return WhatsApp or email chris@musicrevival.co.za

Casa Mexicana throws open its doors in this ‘open house’ event. Spend a while by the fire in the kitchen, take in a glass of wine in the arty ‘snug' along with a cosy chat, and enjoy a beautiful nourishing, home-made meal with friends. There is background piano music with favourite tunes through the evening (a special touch!) and a short performance of evocative contemporary and ‘lite’ melodies to end.

As these evenings take place in the music studio, with tables allocated, places are limited. Book a table of four or more to avoid disappointment or join the ‘long ‘ table.

Booking essential via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

Tuesday 18 JUNE 2024

After a six month break from concert activity I will be resuming performances (hopefully regularly!) at the end of June with a line-up in KZN. 

A suitable venue in Hillcrest/ Kloof is still to be secured. If you are interested in attending concerts in this area and ARE willing to venture out on a weekday evening please let me know by return email. While Sundays are popular there are limited number of Sundays available in the month!

For those at the AMBERS keep a look out for a special Amberglades Concert 10 July and a return to Amber Valley Concerts on Thursday 1 August.

WINTER CLASSICS
A selection of new music I have been working on as well as some old favourites for a fiery and intense winter programme; Preludes and Fugues by JS Bach from ‘The Well Tempered Clavier’, Beethoven's stormy ‘Tempest' Sonata, Brahms - Intermezzo Op. 118 and a selection from Chopin's 12 Etudes Op 10.

Sunday 7 JULY 3:00 pm 
ALL SOULS ANGLICAN CHURCH
Sheffield Beach Rd, Umhlali / Salt Rock
Tickets: R150 include tea/coffee and other refreshments at interval.
Booking preferred via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

Friday 28 June is cancelled due to low bookings
Friday 28 JUNE 7:00 pm 
CASA MEXICANA 
35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg 

Sunday 30 JUNE 12:00  noon
CASA MEXICANA 
35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg 
Starting at 12:00 noon - we open at 11:15 am.
Tickets: R100
Venue opens 11:15 am for tea /coffee
Secure parking. 
BOOKING  IS ESSENTIAL Please include your contact numbers in all email bookings.
Book via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

Also at …
Thursday 27 JUNE  3:30 pm
WOODGROVE - Community Centre
Tickest : R100
Open to all
Booking is essential via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

4 June 2024

Dear friends and supporters,

I am hoping to start a regular series of performances in KZN once agin at the of June. This includes concerts at the Ambers, Woodgrove, in Ballito, and at my home Casa Mexicana; a POP UP dinner event (21June ) and Concert (28 June) A suitable venue in Hillcrest/ Kloof is still to be secured.

A preview or ‘warm-up’ to these performances will be staged this Friday.

WINTER PREVIEW

After a six month break from concert activity I will be staging a ‘preview' event and first attempt at a performance, this Friday 7 June.

I will play a selection of new music I have been working on, since the injury to my finger in December, as well as some old favourites; Preludes and Fugues by JS Bach, Beethoven's ‘Tempest' Sonata and Chopin's Scherzo No. 3.

Please reply ASAP if you would to attend and book a table.

Tickets: R300 - concert performance followed by soup and dessert. 
(Or R150 concert only)

Friday 7 June 19h00 
Casa Mexicana
35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg 
Starting at 7:00 pm - we open at 6:30 pm.

Please bring your own wine/drinks. 
Street parking is patrolled. 
Book via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.zaPayment by EFT or cash at the door
Secure parking. 
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL Please include your contact numbers in all e-mail bookings.

Friday 15 March

Dear friends,

Thank you to everyone who responded to my last email in which I detailed my decision to take time off from concertising. I have been encouraged by the positive and unconditional support for this ‘sabbatical’ or rest period.

In the interim I have been approached by those who have remarked that they are aware of events at my home in recent weeks where others have heard me playing.

These are in fact POP UP RESTAURANT evenings I have been hosting over the last year. Having been open only to close friends on a trial basis I am now offering those on my mail list an opportunity to join, should you wish.

I usually play one or two short pieces between courses of the meal and some incidental or background music ie populars songs etc during dinner.

This is not a concert but a causal café dinner evening. The meal prepared either by myself or a guest chef.

Guests are seated on the verandah in summer and in music the studio during the winter months. In addition there is a selection of selling artwork in the studio to view or purchase as well as an open house policy with seating areas and artworks exhibited in other rooms. And of course there is the garden!

Should you wish to join at one of these events please do visit my website from time to time where these will be advertised www.musicrevival.co.za, or WhatsApp me on 0834174473 requesting the POP UP list.

In March these POP UPs take place on Friday 22 (R300 pp) and Thursday 28 March (R400 pp).

Regards,

Chris

PS This is not a public event and those attending are my personal guests. No complaints are allowed!

Our popular Pop-Up Dinner evenings in March are both on long weekends - Friday 22 and Thursday 28 March. We are splitting our presentations into two streams; a casual cafe-style supper that I prepare myself, and the exotic flavour experiences you have come to enjoy with visiting chefs. I will be preparing a menu of Italian soup, pasta and dessert on Friday 22 (R300 pp), and Gregg of Sagewood Cafe will present a gourmet selection of Midlands flavours on Thursday 28 (R400 pp). The menus on both evenings will be suitable for vegetarians and of course will appeal to all! Booking is now open, so request your preferred tables of four (or more). We now open from 6:00 pm allowing guests to enjoy the garden on an early autumn evening. Dinner service starts at 7:00 pm, all at 35 Montgomery Dr. Please bring your own wine/drinks. Please advise of other dietary preferences on booking. Street parking is patrolled. Book via WhatsApp 083 34174473 (message only) or booking@musicrevival.co.za! [As usual there will be music!]

23 February

Dear friends and supporters,

I have received a number of queries as to when my concerts are resuming.

I had expected to be back at the end of February. My absence has been due to a bad cut to my middle finger on my right-handI suffered in December.

My finger has recovered well and I am finding my way back to piano practice without any restriction or discomfort. 

However, having three months away from my relentless performing and concert schedule has revealed to me how much I do need time off to rest.

A lot has changed in recent years and I have encountered several significant and challenging hurdles along the way.

As a result, I am intending  to take off additional time from public concerts and the demands of concert standard performance and the expectation of perfection that goes with it;  both that of the public and my own.

I am sure you will agree, performing the classical  piano repertoire publicly is not something that can be effectively undertaken without a 100% commitment.

I will be extending my time away (some may call it a sabbatical as I am continuing to practicing privately) for a number of weeks or months.

I trust you will understand my predicament and position.  

Thank you you all your unwavering support over the last 30 years since I began this rather unusual freelance approach to concertising in South Africa.

A reminder there are over 285 one-hour live sessions available for free on Youtube at my channel.

https://www.youtube.com/@ChristopherDuigan/videos  

I intend to edit some of these to present selections into playlists for additional enjoyment.

Regards,

Chris

CLASSIC ICONS  - James Grace in KZN

James Grace AT HILTON COLLEGE and in BALLITO

Music Revival proudly presents the award-winning guitarist James Grace at Hilton College and in Ballito at the All Souls Anglican Church.

James Grace  is one of one South Africa’s leading concert artists. In recent years he has appeared with the Cape Philharmonic, the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic, the Johannesburg Festival, the Johannesburg Philharmonic and the Free State Symphony in concerti by Rodrigo, Villa-Lobos, Giuliani and Vivaldi.

James’s recent concert schedule has taken him throughout South Africa, the U.A.E, Windhoek and Zimbabwe.  James studied at the Royal College of Music in London as a Foundation Scholar with Carlos Bonell. Upon graduating he became the first guitarist in the history of the College to receive the Tagore Gold Medal, an annual award presented to the most outstanding student.

He will play a popular selection of classical and Spanish guitar favourites.

Chamberlain Music Centre
Hilton College
Sunday 7 January 2024 - 15h00 
Tickets: R150 includes refreshments at interval.
Tickets at the door or via MUSIC REVIVAL WhatsApp (message only) 083 4174473 or  booking@musicrevival.co.za

SALT ROCK - BALLITO All Souls Anglican Church
Sunday 14 January - 15h00
Tickets: R150 includes refreshments at interval.
Tickets at the door or via MUSIC REVIVAL WhatsApp (message only) 083 4174473 or  booking@musicrevival.co.za

Included here are details of this week’s concert ‘Romance!’ on Friday evening (with dinner) and a return to the Sunday afternoon slot, both at Casa Mexicana. Of course on Sunday there will be tea and coffee, other treats and a chance to visit the garden plus the ongoing exhibition of art - available for purchase! The programme of music is gentle, uplifting and rewarding and in keeping with the needs of many; to be restored and enriched by beautiful music! Plus other exciting news - see below!

Our Concert for OCTOBER …
ROMANCE!

Christopher Duigan plays romantic favourites from the vast piano repertoire. Includes Liszt-Liebestraum No. 3, Chopin-Nocturnes, Debussy-Rêverie and Sinding’s Rustle of Spring! Please note the revised Sunday afternoon time for 29 October.

CASA MEXICANA
35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg 
Friday 27 October 19h00  Supper Soirée (add R150 for a light meal)
Sunday 29 October 15h00  
Tickets: R100 
Secure parking. 
BOOKING  IS ESSENTIAL Please include your contact numbers in all email bookings.
Book via WhatsApp 0834174473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

This programme will also be presented at
WOODGROVE - Community Centre
Thursday 26 October 15h30
Book via WhatsApp 0834174473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

AMBER VALLEY - Howick 
Thursday 26 October 19h00 
Book at Amber office - Open to residents and their guests only.

SALT ROCK - BALLITO All Souls Anglican Church
Sunday 5 November 15h00
With special guest Federico Freschi in a selection of popular opera and song.
R150 Book via WhatsApp 0834174473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

Federico Freschi in 
‘Some Enchanted Evening’

We are thrilled to announce the return of popular baritone Federico Freschi to our stages! after a four year sojourn in New Zealand! Federico will once again visit for a splendid selection of your, and his, favourite ‘highlights-only’ repertoire from the world of opera, musicals and popular song.

CASA MEXICANA
35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg 
Tickets: R150
Saturday 4 November 19h00  
Book via WhatsApp 0834174473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za
Venue opens at 18h30.
Book early as places are limited.

Previously

Our Concert for September …
An Evening with KUTLWANO MASOTE 

Popular radio personality and presenter Kutlwano Masote, of  SAfm’s  ‘Weekend Sundowner Classics’ broadcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoons, will be in conversation with Christopher Duigan.  He will also introduce a selection of his favourite music (which Christopher will play), and play the cello in a short selection of favourites. 

Kutlwano Masote was raised in a rich classical music environment, excelling on the cello, and has been a professional classical music practitioner for nearly thirty years. He made his professional conducting debut in 2006 in a concert of the music of Ladysmith Black Mambazo with accompanied by full orchestra. In 2007 he conducted the Todd Matshikiza Retrospective Concert at the State Theatre. During the MIAGI Festival of 2008, Masote conducted the world-premier Coming Home, a jazz gospel cantata by Isak Roux. Some of the mainstream artists he has conducted include Sibongile Khumalo, Jamali, Elvis Blue, Lira and Yvonne Chaka Chaka. His appetite for bridging the gap between different performance traditions has seen him undertake projects to orchestrate music from multiple genres for Khuli Chana, Kwesta, Maleh, Brenda Mntambo and others. 

CASA MEXICANA
35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg 
Friday 29 September 19h00  Supper Soirée 
Tickets: R150 plus add on R150 for a light meal after.
Secure parking. 
BOOKING  IS ESSENTIAL 
Please include your contact numbers in all email bookings.
Book via WhatsApp 0834174473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

This programme will also be presented at
WOODGROVE - Community Centre
Thursday 28 September 15h30
Tickest : R100
Open to all
Booking is essential via WhatsApp 0834174473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

AMBER VALLEY - Howick 
Thursday 28 September 19h00  
Tickets R80
Book at Amber office - Open to residents and their guests only

New Developments!

Great news for our Ballito audiences! We have secured a new venue at the All Souls Anglican Church in Salt Rock. Our monthly concerts will start there on Sunday 24 September at 15h00. 

We also have exciting possibilities with concerts and ‘once-off’ events at a number of venues in early October. Details to follow!

Classic Icons 
For the opening concert of our new series at the All Souls Anglican Church in Umhlali, Christopher Duigan plays a programme of concert favourites that has been received with popular acclaim in previous performances. His programme ‘Classic Icons’ features a number of the most regularly programmed and directly appealing works of the standard concert piano repertoire. 

This includes Beethoven - Sonata op. 57 ‘Appassionata’, music by Mozart and Chopin, and Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12.

All Souls Anglican Church 
Sheffield Beach Rd, Umhlali / Salt Rock
Sunday 24 September 15h00 
This will be our first concert at the venue!
Tickets: R150 include tea and refreshments at interval.
Booking preferred via WhatsApp 0834174473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

PREVIOUSLY

Cancelled due to insufficient bookings.
Music for Spring
Enjoy a light and airy selection of music specifically designed to compliment the arrival of Spring! On a sparkling Sunday morning enjoy effervescent music by Mozart, Grieg’s ‘Wedding Day’, Sinding’s ‘Rustle of Spring’, popular melodies by Liszt and Gershwin, plus Debussy’s flowing ‘Arabesque’. Christopher Duigan plays a light and evocative selection of music with delicious cream scones plus tea and coffee and other refreshments available before, from 11h15.

Sunday 3 September 12h00 
CASA MEXICANA  - 35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg 
Tickets: R100
Venue opens 11h15 for tea /coffee and cream scones
Secure parking.
BOOKING  IS ESSENTIAL Please include your contact numbers in all email bookings.
Book via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

‘POP-UP’ RESTAURANT EVENING
with Gregg of Sagewood Cafe
Friday 15 September 7:00 pm
Tickets: R350

Gregg of Sagewood Cafe presents and imaginative and creative five-course vegetarian tasting menu.

Starting at 7:00 pm - we open at 6:30 pm.
Please bring your own wine/drinks.
Vegetarian meal included. Please advise of allergies on booking.
Reserve a table for four or more.
Street parking is patrolled.
Book via WhatsApp 0834174473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

This month the addition of numerous flowering orchids, the lit garden at night, the artworks on display in the venue, and also a small gallery space of selling artworks from top local artists, provide additional attraction for the evening.

Our Monthly Concert for August …

FRENCH PIANO DREAMS

Christopher Duigan plays music from the French Baroque and a selection of favourites from the popular French repertoire by Debussy, Ravel, Satie, Poulenc and Chaminade. Book via WhatsApp 0834174473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za (except for Amber Valley)

CASA MEXICANA  - 35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg 
Friday 25 August 19h00  Supper Soirée
Sunday 27 August 12h00  Lunch Matinée
Tickets: R100 (add R150 for supper/ lunch after)
Venue opens 30 mins before the start time.
Secure parking. Bring your own wine for dinner or lunch.  
BOOKING  IS ESSENTIAL Please include your contact numbers in all email bookings.
Booking deadline for catering purposes : Thursday 24 August 17h00.
Book via WhatsApp 0834174473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

This programme will also be presented at
WOODGROVE - Community Centre
Thursday 31 August 15h00
Book via WhatsApp 0834174473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

AMBER VALLEY - Howick 
Thursday 31 August 19h00 
Book at Amber Valley Office

Important Developments!

We have attempted to update our mail lists. If you are receiving emails you no longer wish to receive please select the ‘unsubscribe’ option at the bottom/footer of any email from my mail list. This may apply in particular to supporters in Franschhoek and Cape Town and others outside of KZN. We do not see any of our performances resuming in Franschhoek and Cape Town for the foreseeable future. Of course you will need to stay on the list if you wish to be informed of our LIVESTREAM programme and dates!

Great news for our Ballito audiences ! We have secured a new venue at the All Souls Church in Salt Rock. Monthly concerts will start there in September.

For Kloof and St Agnes supporters we are sad to inform that the concert on Sunday 6 August will be the last at the venue. Support has dropped dramatically and costs have increased. Most importantly, the new piano which I invested in, has now been sold as it was no longer viable to sustain that investment. We are looking at the possibilities to see how we can reinvent and restart the series in the area. Thank you to all those who have supported us over the last years at St Agnes!

Of interest to Pietermaritzburg supporters are the POP-UP RESTAURANT evenings currently being presented at my home. After a few months of experimentation we are pleased to open these to a broader audience. These evenings differ from the existing concert/dinner in that the focus is on a three-course served meal (often with featured guest chefs) and a small component of music at the end. Our next event is on Friday 11 August with a classic French menu. The meal is supplied by Andrew Giles of La Popote. This month the addition of numerous flowering orchids, the lit garden at night, the artworks on display in the venue, and also a small gallery space of selling artworks from top local artists, provide additional attraction for the evening. See below for details.

Our Sunday midday performances at my home Casa Mexicana are also gaining in popularity, as are the appealing options to stay on for lunch after. Enjoy a relaxed Sunday concert and lunch with us at the end of the month, on the verandah, or in the sunny music room. Please note: booking deadline for Sunday lunch (and Friday evening meal) is the Thursday before at 17h00. [Last week we turned away more than 25 bookings attempted on Friday after having cancelled with very low bookings.]

Lastly, our supporters in Durban should diarise my guest performance at the Friends of Music at the Durban Jewish Club on Sunday 13 August at 3:00 pm. I will be playing my current ‘Classical Icons’ programme including Beethoven’s stupendous ‘Appasssionata’!

Classical Icons
including Beethoven Sonata op. 57 ‘Appassionata’
ST AGNES CHURCH - Kloof 
Sunday 6 August 15h00 
This will be our last concert at St Agnes Church.
Book via WhatsApp 0834174473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za 

Classical Icons
including Beethoven Sonata op. 57 ‘Appassionata’
FRIENDS OF MUSIC , Durban Jewish Centre - Durban 
Sunday 13 August 15h00 
Tickets at the door.  Booking: millark.millar@gmail.com or 0715051021

‘POP-UP’ RESTAURANT EVENING
with Andrew Giles of La Popote
Friday 11 August 7:00 pm
Tickets: R300 pp

Our next POP-UP Restaurant event on Friday 11 August is a superb menu of French classic dishes including one of Chopin's favourite’s Créme Dubarry (Cream of cauliflower soup).
The menu is supplied by Andrew Giles of La Popote.
Expect an elegant evening including a served three-course meal and a short musical interlude.
Tickets are R300pp.
Venue is Casa Mexicana - 35 Montgomery Drive
Starting at 7:00 pm - we open at 6:30 pm.
Please bring your own wine/drinks.
Vegetarian preference to be requested on booking.
Reserve a table for four or more.
Street parking is patrolled.
Book via WhatsApp 0834174473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

This month the addition of numerous flowering orchids, the lit garden at night, the artworks on display in the venue, and also a small gallery space of selling artworks from top local artists, provide additional attraction for the evening.

Live-streams in AUGUST

Saturday 5 & Wednesday 9 August
Then Saturday 19 and Wednesday 23 August .
At 7:00 pm on YouTube

Monthly KZN Concerts
JULY 2023

CONCERT CLASSICS 
Christopher Duigan  will perform a selection of music by Liszt including the dazzling Hungarian Rhapsody No 12 and Mephisto Waltz  and the mighty Sonata ‘Appasionata’ by Ludwig van Beethoven. Once described by the great pianist Sviatoslav Richter as the one of the greatest monuments of the piano repertoire,  the ‘Appasionata” was a work he feared,  and designated as "full of titanic might". 

 Book via WhatsApp 0834174473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za (except for Amber Valley)

ST AGNES CHURCH - Kloof 
Sunday 6 August 15h00 
Tickets: R130 includes tea and Wedgwood ‘Angel’ biscuits at interval 

Classical Icons - incl. Beethoven Sonata op. 57 ‘Appassionata’
FRIENDS OF MUSIC , Durban Jewsih Centre - Durban 
Sunday 13 August 15h00 
Tickets at the door.  Booking: millark.millar@gmail.com or 0715051021

Previously …
WOODGROVE - Community Centre
Thursday 27 July 15h00
Tickets: R100   

AMBER VALLEY - Howick 
Thursday 27 July 19h00 
Tickets: R80 from Amber Valley Office  

CANCELLED
CASA MEXICANA  - 35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg 
Friday 28 July 19h00  Supper Soirée
Tickets: R100 (add R150 for supper after)
Doors open 18h30.
Secure parking. Bring your own wine for dinner.  
BOOKING  IS ESSENTIAL Please include your contact numbers in all email and telephone bookings.

CASA MEXICANA  - 35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg  
Sunday 30 July 12h00 
Tickets: R100 (add R150 for lunch after)
Doors open 11h30.
Secure parking. Bring your own wine for lunch.  
BOOKING  IS ESSENTIAL Please include your contact numbers in all email and telephone bookings.

 Book via WhatsApp 0834174473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za (except for Amber Valley)

This performance has been postponed due to technical reasons beyond our control. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Christopher Duigan ‘In Concert'
Chamberlain  Music Centre at Hilton College
Sunday 23 July 15h00
Tickets : R150 including refreshments at interval  are available from  Quicket.co.za

Regarded as  of South Africas leading pianists, Christopher Duigan, hailed as a ‘ South African piano icon' and 'national musical treasure' (Classic Feel June 2009),  brings a thrilling programme to the new Chamberlain Music Centre at Hilton this July! 

He will perform a selection of music by Liszt including the dazzling Hungarian Rhapsody No 12 and Mephisto Waltz,  WA Mozart’s Sonata in F K. 332, and the mighty Sonata ‘Appasionata’ by Ludwig van Beethoven. Once described by the great pianist Sviatoslav Richter as the one of the greatest monuments of the piano repertoire,  the ‘Appasionata” was a work he feared,  and designated as "full of titanic might". 

Duigan's formidable technique, and a fearless desire to penetrate to the core of the music he performs,  allows him to enter and explore the depths of Beethoven’s inner world.  Described as an intellectual performer, his performance style is neither cold nor academic, but serves to elucidate the music from within, traversing the structural heights, organically. 

Following his illustrious career on all major stages in South Africa  as well as on national radio braodacset, his audiences are invited to join him in concert, and in person, for the unforgettable journey. For this performance Christopher Duigan once again elevates his keyboard prowess by engaging his audiences with his signature brand of enlightening commentary. 

Christopher Duigan ‘In Concert' at the  Chamberlain  Music Centre at Hilton College takes place on Sunday 23  July at 15h00. Tickets at R150 including refreshments at interval  are available from  Quicket.co.za

‘POP-UP’ RESTAURANT
Friday 21 July 7:00 pm in collaboration with   Pépère Café
CASA MEXICANA  - 35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg 
Tickets: R350pp
Booking  MUSIC REVIVAL via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

We are delighted to invite you to our POP-UP RESTAURANT EVENTS s at Casa Mexicana on Friday 21 July. Guest chef Cayleigh Hepburn of the very popular Pépère Café in Hilton will be presenting a three-course menu with her trade-mark design flair and flavour. Expect a superb presentation from this dedicated and creative team that have very quickly made a name for themselves  since opening two years ago.  Tickets for this event in the detailed and engaging surrounds, along with a brief music interlude as usual, are R350pp. Venue is Casa Mexicana - 35 Montgomery Dr starting at 7:00 pm - we open at 6:30 pm.  Please bring your own wine/drinks.  Vegetarian options available to be requested in advance. Reserve a table for four or more. Street parking is patrolled. Booking  MUSIC REVIVAL via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za

Please note for those who have not attended before: this is a three-course, served dinner event with short informal music contribution. For a one hour concert, with casual self-serve two course meal after, please see below on 28 and 30 July.

Monthly Concerts
June 2023

20 LESSER-KNOWN PIANO SOLOS
Christopher Duigan (piano) plays a programme of lesser-known music that could be better-known! An opportunity to discover a range of fresh new sounds from a variety of genres in Christopher’s vast repertoire!

Programme
Frederic Chopin - Nocturne Op.37 No.1 in G Minor
Jacques Duphly  - La Pothoüin
Antoine Forqueray - La Sylva from  Pièces de viole, Suite No. 5: VI. 
Francois Couperin - Les barricades mystérieuses
Cécile Chaminade - 6 Études de concert, Op.35 No. 2 “Automne"
Franz Schubert - Hungarian Melody in B minor, D 817
Ludwig van Beethoven - Allegro con brio form Sonata  in B flat, Op. 22 
Yann Tiersen  - Pern  from ‘Eusa'
Ludovico Einaudi - Una Mattina
Joep Beving - Etude from  Solipsism
Scott Joplin - Bethena
Ottorini Respighi - Notturno
Ernesto Nazareth - Ouro Sobre Azul 
Julian Plaza - Payadora

( One-hour performances will omit certain items)

ST AGNES CHURCH - Kloof 
Sunday 25 June 15h00 
Tickets: R130 includes tea and Wedgwood ‘Angel’ biscuits at interval 

WOODGROVE - Community Centre
Thursday 29 June 15h00
Tickets: R100   

AMBER VALLEY - Howick 
Thursday 29 June 19h00 
Tickets: R80 from Amber Valley Office  

CASA MEXICANA - Pietermaritzburg 
Friday 30 June 19h00  Supper Soirée
Tickets: R100 (add R150 for supper after)
Doors open 18h30. PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME
Secure parking. Bring your own wine/drinks for dinner.  
BOOKING  IS ESSENTIAL Please include your contact numbers in all email and telephone bookings.

CASA MEXICANA  - Pietermaritzburg 
Sunday 2 July 12h00 
Tickets: R100 (add R150 for lunch after)
Doors open 11h30. PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME
Secure parking. Bring your own wine/drinks for lunch.  
BOOKING  IS ESSENTIAL Please include your contact numbers in all email and telephone bookings.

 Book via WhatsApp 0834174473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za (except for Amber Valley)

BALLITO - Please note : Sunday 4 June was our last concert at Ashton and we are looking for a new venue. Please contact me if you have any great suggestions or email me requesting our requirements!

Live-streams this month

Wednesday 14 and Saturday 17 June.
Then Wednesday 28 June and Saturday 1 July 
At 7:00 pm on YouTube

Chamberlain Music Centre - Hilton College
Sunday 28 May 2023
15h00
Tickets: R150, available through Quicket

I am honoured to be invited to present a series of concerts at the new Chamberlain Music Centre at Hilton College. A wonderful new auditorium and new possibility for the long-standing tradition of Music Revival’s Sunday concerts. And all in a superb setting!

Live-streams this May

Wednesday 10 and 24, plus Saturday 13 and 27 May at 7:00 pm on YouTube

Monthly Concert Series for May

BRILLIANT CLASSICS
Christopher Duigan (piano) plays a recital of buoyant, sparkling and dynamic music by Mozart, Handel, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Debussy. includes Mozart - Sonata in F K. 332, Chopin - Waltzes, Rachmaninoff - Preludes, Debussy - from Images and Handel’s glorious Chaconne.

Sunday 21 May 15h00 KLOOF - St Agnes Church
R130 includes tea and Wedgwood ‘Angel’ biscuits at interval 

Thursday 25 May 19h00  Howick - AMBER VALLEY
Tickets: R80 from Amber Valley Office 

Friday 26 May 19h00 - Pietermaritzburg - CASA MEXICANA, - Supper Soirée
Tickets: R100 (add R150 for supper after)
Doors open 18h30. PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME
Secure parking. Bring your own wine/drinks for dinner.  
BOOKING  IS ESSENTIAL Please include your contact numbers in all email and telephone bookings.

Thursday 1 June 15h30   WOODGROVE - Community Centre R100

Sunday 4 June 15h00  BALLITO - Ashton International College 
R150 includes tea and cake at interval 

Book via WhatsApp 0834174473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za (except for Amber Valley)

The Royal Symphony Concert

The Royal Symphony Concert at the Royal Show takes place on Sunday, May 28 2023, from 10h30 at the Royal Showgrounds in Pietermaritzburg. The KZN Youth Orchestra takes to the stage at 10h30. Hilton-based Grace Botha joins the orchestra as vocal soloist, and leading KZN-born soprano Nozuko Teto is featured in a brief performance with Christopher Duigan at the piano. Click here for more

In April

CLASSIC NOCTURNES

A selection of Chopin Nocturnes and other beguiling examples of ‘night music’ from Scriabin, Schumann, Liszt and Debussy.

Howick - AMBER VALLEY, Amber Auditorium 
Thursday 27 April 19h00  
Tickets: R80 from Amber Valley Office 

Pietermaritzburg - CASA MEXICANA, 35 Montgomery Drive
Friday 28 April 19h00 - Supper Soirée
Tickets: R100 (add R150 for supper after)
Doors open 18h30. PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME
Secure parking. Bring your own wine/drinks for dinner.  
BOOKING  IS ESSENTIAL Please include your contact numbers in all email and telephone bookings.

Pietermaritzburg - CASA MEXICANA - 35 Montgomery Drive
Sunday 30 April 12h00
Tickets: R100 includes coffee/ tea from 11h30. 
Secure parking. 
BOOKING  IS ESSENTIAL Please include your contact numbers in all email and telephone bookings.

KLOOF - St Agnes Church
Sunday 30 April 15h00 
R130 includes tea and Wedgwood ‘Angel’ biscuits at interval 

WOODGROVE - Community Centre 
Thursday 4 May 15h30  R100

BALLITO - Ashton International College 
Sunday 7 May 15h00  
R150 includes tea and cake at interval 

Book via WhatsApp 0834174473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za(except for Amber Valley)

Live-streams this week

Wednesday 26 and Saturday 29 April at 7:00 pm

Our livestream failed last Saturday due to a poor connection A recorded, talking and error-free version is available on YouTube - click here!

THREE IMPORTANT POINTS

Which venues are you most likely to attend - please respond. 

Please support our Live-stream Programme - our annual streaming platform fees are due mid-April.

Concerts for April - includes a new Sunday midday event

IMPORTANT

We are updating our mail lists to suit you!

Which of the following venues and services do you wish to receive info on? Please indicate by email …

• Livestreams / Online Presentations

• Ballito

• Durban

• Kloof

• Pietermaritzburg

• Howick/ Ambers /Midlands

• Cape Town and Cape Winelands

(Please delete which are not relevant and return, an email by clicking here - chris@musicrevival.co.za

We need your support now for our LiveStream Programmes 

Our annul subscription of $900 (R16 000) with Vimeo is due mid-April. Vimeo offers a reliable and professional quality streaming platform that we have subscribed to for the last three years. Included is an ability to share easily to YouTube, Facebook and other platforms, but most importantly includes the fantastic Livestream Studio software that enables our more than 250 stream sessions to continue running smoothly. If you have been watching our live -streams and have been thinking about supporting us, and haven’t, please do so now! 

Banking for donations :
MUSIC REVIVAL 
NEDBANK Acc- 1340436582 Branch- Hayfields 134025 
Or visit our DONATE page

Our dates for April 

Live-streams in April

Wednesday 12
Saturday 15
Wednesday 26 
Saturday 29 April 
at 7:00 pm

MARCH 2023

IN MARCH - ‘The Most Beautiful Piano Classics’

Christopher Duigan plays ‘The Most Beautiful Piano Classics’

A popular and classical selection of memorable music, of some of the the most beautiful piano classic you know. And also what makes it so memorable! Includes ‘On Golden Pond’, music from ‘The Piano’ and classics by Chopin, Liszt and Debussy.

The concert promoted for this Sunday at St Agnes in KLOOF on Sunday 26 March at 15h00 is not taking place due to a mix-up in my scheduling!  Apologies for the error.

• St Agnes, KLOOF ~ Sunday 26 March 15h00 R130

• Community Centre, WOODGROVE - Thursday 30 March 15h30 (1hr) R100

• Amber Auditorium, HOWICK ~ Thursday 30 March 19h00 R80

• Casa Mexicana PIETERMARITZBURG ~ Friday 31 March 19h00, R150 ( 1hr add R100 for supper after)

• Ashton College, BALLITO ~ 2 April 15h00 This concert will NOT be taking place due to complications with the venue.

• Book via WhatsApp 0834174473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za ( except for Amber Valley - residents and their guests only)

In February

IN FEBRUARY - CONCERT CLASSICS

Christopher Duigan plays and introduces the concepts of suite, sonata and etude in Part 1 of ‘ What are We Listening To?” . Includes Bach - Partita No. 1, Beethoven - ‘Tempest’ Sonata Op. 31 No. 2, Etudes by Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff.

• Amber Auditorium, HOWICK ~ Thursday 23 February 19h00 R80

• Casa Mexicana PIETERMARITZBURG ~ Friday 24 February 19h00, R150 ( 1hr aadd R100 for supper after)

• Tatham Art Gallery, PIETERMARITZBURG ~ Sun 26 February 12h00 (1hr) R100

• St Agnes, KLOOF ~ Sunday 26 February 15h00 R130

• Community Centre, WOODGROVE - Thursday 2 March 15h30 R100 (1hr)

• Ashton College, BALLITO ~ 5 March 15h00 R150
  

• Book via WhatsApp 0834174473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za ( except for Amber Valley)

JANUARY 2023

Christopher Duigan ~ Live-streams at 7:00 pm

Wednesday 11 & 25 January   Saturday 14 & 28 January      

This month at YOUTUBE Free to view

The livestream programme will continue, freely available, but certain sessions will now be available only to donors.  If you are donating please ensure I have your email, you are subscribed to my YouTube channel and your donation reference,  if paid by EFT, includes your name. 

https://www.youtube.com/@ChristopherDuigan
Watch the most resent session  here Saturday 14 January.

Wishing all our supporters a Happy New Year!

Christopher Duigan ~ Live-streams at 7:00 pm

Wednesday 11 & 25 January   Saturday 14 & 28 January      

This month at YOUTUBE Free to view

The livestream programme will continue, freely available, but certain sessions will now be available only to donors.  If you are donating please ensure I have your email, you are subscribed to my YouTube channel and your donation reference,  if paid by EFT, includes your name. 

https://www.youtube.com/@ChristopherDuigan
Watch the most resent session  here Saturday 14 January.

THE SOUTH AMERICAN SOUND with pianist Christopher Duigan 

Pianist Christopher Duigan’s start to the new year is with renewed zeal, plus a moment of introspection, and with a delicious programme of classic and popular piano music.  Duigan plays a summer choice,  ‘The South American Sound', at various venues this month.

In an appealing and wide-ranging selection of South American piano music, from both the popular and classical repertoire local audiences can expect to be entertained with  classics by Brazilian Heitor Villa-lobos and Argentina's Alberto Ginastera. Sultry, melancholic songs from Mexico, along with tangos from Argentina (including a selection by Astor Piazzolla ) balance a popular choice;  personal favourite Ernesto Nazareth, sometimes known as the Chopin of South America, whose Brazilian maxixe and choro complete a popular choice for a  summer programme.

PIC Christopher Duigan by Val Adamson

The Sound of South America

• Amber Auditorium, HOWICK ~ Thursday 26 January 19h00 R80 - Book at Amber Office

• Casa Mexicana PIETERMARITZBURG ~  Friday 27 January 18h30 for 19h00, R150 ( Supper Soiree - add R100 for supper after)
  Casa Mexicana - 35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg
  Tickets: R150
  Doors open 6:30 pm.   PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME
  Secure parking Bring your own wine/drinks.  
  BOOKING  IS ESSENTIAL Please include your contact numbers in all email and telephone bookings.
  booking@musicrevival.co.za or MUSIC REVIVAL  083 417 4473 (WhatsApp or SMS only )
  Performance time approx 70  mins.

• Tatham Art Gallery, PMB  ~ Sun 29 Jan 12h00 (1hr) R100 TBC

  Please note this Sunday's concert with CHRISTOPHER DUIGAN (29 January) at the TATHAM ART GALLERY will not be taking place. Please keep track of www.musicevival.co.za to see when, and if, the monthly concerts resume.

• St Agnes, KLOOF ~ Sunday 29 January 15h00 R130 includes tea and coffee plus Wedgewood Angel biscuits

• Ashton College, BALLITO  ~ 12 Feb 15h00 R150  includes tea and coffee plus Wedgewood Angel biscuits
  
  Further details at www.musicrevival.co.za

• Book via WhatsApp 0834174473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za ( except for Amber Valley)
  Further details to be confirmed shortly

DECEMBER Live-Streams at 19h00

Saturday 3 December
Wednesday 7 December
Saturday 17 December
Wednesday 21 December


Livestreams for this month, a time of sharing, are once again freely viewable on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/@ChristopherDuigan
The livestream programme will end in its current format at the end of the month.

There are two Christmas Concerts lined-up with soprano Bongiwe Madlala in
'An Evening of Opera and Seasonal Song'.

THE END OF YEAR CONCERT - END 2022 ON A SOUND NOTE!

For a concert with something special Christopher Duigan presents the popular "End-Of-Year' Concert at his home studio.  After a hiatus of several years these popular evenings, at a time when the holiday spirit is in full flow and many have time to spare, will receive only two outings. 

Christopher plays an entertaining selection of music from ‘Ragtime King’ Scott Joplin, sultry South American tango, both Brazilian and Argentine, and highlights from the classical repertoire including Mozart's 'Turkish Rondo'.

Wednesday 28 December 7:30 pm
Friday 30 December 7:30 pm
Casa Mexicana - 35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg
Tickets: R150
Doors open 7:00 pm.  
Secure parking
Bring your own wine/drinks.  
BOOKING  IS ESSENTIAL
Please include your contact numbers in all email and telephone bookings.
booking@musicrevival.co.za or MUSIC REVIVAL  083 417 4473 (WhatsApp or SMS only )
Performance time approx 70  mins.

BALLITO CONCERT CANCELLED
Please note the 'Music of Chopin' at Ashton Int. College, BALLITO on Sunday 4 December had been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances and conflicting concert dates.

Our live streams for NOVEMBER, if you missed them, can be viewed here.


THE MUSIC OF CHOPIN
This month, as we head toward the end of the year, we feature an appealing and engaging selection when I will be playing 'The Music of Chopin' ; a popular choice of beguiling nocturnes, lilting waltzes, plus the dramatic Polonaise Op. 53 and Ballade No. 1 in G minor.

The Music of Chopin - Amber Auditorium, HOWICK ~ Wed 23 Nov 19h00
The Music of Chopin - Supper Soiree - Casa Mexicana ~  Fri 25 Nov 18h30
The Music of Chopin - Tatham Art Gallery, PMB  ~ Sun 27 Nov 12h00
The Music of Chopin - St Agnes Church, KLOOF  ~ Sun 27 Nov 15h00 

BALLITO CONCERT CANCELLED
Please note the 'Music of Chopin' at Ashton Int. College, BALLITO on Sunday 4 December had been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances and conflicting concert dates.

PIETERMARITZBURG  ‘Casa Mexicana'
Christopher Duigan plays THE MUSIC OF CHOPIN
FRIDAY 25 NOVEMBER from 18h30
‘Casa Mexicana' - 35 Montgomery Drive, Athlone  
Venue opens at 18h30 with the concert at 19h00. 
Includes: R250 with supper after the concert. Guests should bring their own wine. 
For concert only: R100 

Booking is essential: booking@musicrevival.co.za or Music Revival 083 417 4473 (SMS or WhatsApp only)

• Patrolled street parking

• Please include your contact numbers in all email bookings

• Guests may bring their own wine.

• For Dinner: bookings of 4 or more are offered a reserved table. Bookings of 2/3 will be seated at the ‘long table’ or enjoy a verandah sofa or garden table (weather permitting).

PIETERMARITZBURG   Tatham Art Gallery  
Christopher Duigan plays THE MUSIC OF CHOPIN
Sunday 27 NOVEMBER 12h00
Tatham Art Gallery  
Tickets: R100 
Secure Parking in the Parliamentary and Tatham precinct

• Booking is preferred: booking@musicrevival.co.za or Music Revival 083 417 4473 (sms or WhatsApp only)

• Enjoy coffee before or a lunch after at Cafe Tatham - open from 10h00. Booking for lunch is essential - Call Cafe Tatham 033 342 8327.

KLOOF St Agnes Church
Christopher Duigan plays  THE MUSIC OF CHOPIN
Sunday 27 NOVEMBER 15h00
Tickets: R130 includes refreshments at interval.
Booking for the concerts can be made by email, booking@musicrevival.co.za or Music Revival 083 417 4473 (sms or WhatsApp only). Tickets are R130 which includes refreshments at interval. There is secure parking and seating is unreserved.


BALLITO CONCERT CANCELLED
Please note the 'Music of Chopin' at Ashton Int. College, BALLITO on Sunday 4 December had been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances and conflicting concert dates.

PREVIOUSLY

LIVE EVENTS IN NOVEMBER

OPEN GARDENS at Casa Mexicana 12 & 13 November 09h00 to 17h00

20 POPULAR CLASSICS Jewish Centre, DURBAN ~ Sun 20 Nov 15h00

Harcourts Open Midlands Gardens 2022 – Pietermaritzburg

We are delighted to invite you to a new season of Harcourts Open Midlands Gardens – this year entitled Town and Country as the gardens can be found in Pietermaritzburg, Hilton, Howick and as far as Balgowan, Kamberg, Karkloof and Curry’s Post, Lidgetton and three lovely gardens in the Richmond area.

Times: 09:00 – 17:00
Entrance: Charities will benefit from R10 per garden
Enquiries: Jackie on 082 924 5892, jackie@otterley.com
 

Casa Mexicana
Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 November
Barry Lovegrove & Christopher Duigan

Designed and built over 28 years ago by the late Barry Lovegrove, this garden features a unique combination of extensive hardscaped elements with an entirely indigenous plant collection.  Featuring many strong architectural features inspired by Spanish style of the house, the garden has derived an Afro-Mexican concept. Included are water features, hand-painted tiles, an orchid house and art studio, a secret  forest walk, along with a collection of aloes, plectanthrus, mature trees and numerous potted succulents.  In recent months the garden has been re-imagined by Mike Hammersley.

This garden is not suitable for people who might struggle with steps.  There are no balustrades and many uneven paved surfaces.

• Address: 35 Montgomery Drive, Athlone, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.

• Directions: From N3 West – Take Armitage/Sanctuary Rd turn off, keep left to Armitage Rd, right at the circle to Chatterton/ Town Bush rd, left at the traffic light into Montgomery Drive. From N3 E – take Peter Brown turn off, right at the stop then left at the traffic circle (Athlone Circle Centre ) into Montgomery Drive.

• Contact: Christopher Duigan – 083 417 4473 or duigan@mweb.co.za

29 September 2022

Livestreams are now viewable only after registering at www.musicrevival.co.za 
Sign up and register to see it. 
And for now it is free! 

Our focus continues this month with KZN concerts in Kloof and PMB,
and also some new ideas we offer with concert lunch and dinner combination at Casa Mexicana. Give it a try!

20 POPULAR CLASSICS & LUNCH Casa Mexicana ~ Sun 16 October 12h00
20 POPULAR CLASSICS St Agnes Church, Kloof ~Sun 23 October 15h00 
THE POPULAR PIANO Amber Auditorium ~ Thurs 27 October 19h00
THE POPULAR PIANO & DINNER Casa Mexicana ~ Fri 28 Oct 18h30
THE POPULAR PIANO Tatham Art Gallery, PMB ~ Sunday 30 October 12h00

More details below ...

PIETERMARITZBURG  ‘Casa Mexicana'
Christopher Duigan plays  THE POPULAR PIANO
NEW IDEA!  We have changed this to include a meal after the concert.
FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER from 18h30
‘Casa Mexicana' - 35 Montgomery Drive, Athlone  

For this performance for the summer season Christopher Duigan will play a new selection 'The Popular Piano’, an extremely appealing programme that includes many of the most familiar  piano melodies of all time. Duigan will include Scott Joplin - The Entertainer, Moskowski - Etincelles, Liszt - La campanella, Jeremiah Clarke - Prince of Denmark’s March, WA Mozart - Sonata ‘facile’ K 545, Matos Rodriquez - La cumparsita plus a selection of popular contemporary classics and film music.

Concert tickets : R100 
Venue opens at 18h30 with the concert at 19h00. 
Optional Dinner: Add R150 to stay on for a light dinner after the concert. Guests should bring their own wine. 

• Booking is essential: booking@musicrevival.co.za or Music Revival 083 417 4473 (SMS or WhatsApp only)

• Patrolled street parking

• Please include your contact numbers in all email bookings

• Guests may bring their own wine.

• For Dinner: bookings of 4 or more are offered a reserved table. Bookings of 2/3 will be seated at the ‘long table’ or enjoy a verandah sofa or garden table (weather permitting).

PIETERMARITZBURG   Tatham Art Gallery  
Christopher Duigan plays THE POPULAR PIANO
Sunday 30 OCTOBER 12h00
Tatham Art Gallery  
Tickets: R100 
Secure Parking in the Parliamentary and Tatham precinct

This concert is suitable for young and aspiring musicians and ‘free' tickets are available to those of school-going age.

For this performance starting the summer season  Duigan will play 'The Popular Piano’, an extremely appealing programme that includes many of the most recognised and celebrated piano melodies of all time. Duigan will include Scott Joplin - The Entertainer, Moskowski - Etincelle, Liszt - La campanella, Jeremiah Clarke - Prince of Denmark’s March, WA Mozart - Sonata ‘facile’ K 545, Matos Rodriquez - La cumparsita plus a selection of popular contemporary classics and film music.

• Booking is preferred: booking@musicrevival.co.za or Music Revival 083 417 4473 (sms or WhatsApp only)

• Please note new start time of 12h00 ( Concert is 60 mins)

• Enjoy coffee before or a lunch after at Cafe Tatham - open from 10h00. Booking for lunch is essential - Call Cafe Tatham 033 342 8327.

• Visit www.musicrevival.co.za

Live-streams at 7:00 pm
Saturday 15 October
Wednesday 19 October
Saturday 5 November
Now only viewable at www.musicrevival.co.za

IMPORTANT NOTICE
After two and a half years our 'free to view' livestream service comes to an close at the end of September. Thank you to all the generous donors who have voluntarily contributed to support this programme through these challenging times. From 1 October the sessions will be viewable only at www.musicrevival.co.za You will need to sign up and register to see it. And for now it is free!
Sign up here

PIETERMARITZBURG  ‘Casa Mexicana'
SUNDAY 16 OCTOBER 12h00
NEW IDEAS! We are trying a new format for a Sunday outing by including an optional lunch after the concert!Christopher Duigan plays MOST POPULAR CLASSICS
A new concept for a concert and lunch at Casa Mexicana. A programme of popular choice, from the recent '20 Most Popular Classics', followed by a light meal of hearty minestrone soup and dessert.  

For the performance Duigan will play 'Most Popular Classics’, an extremely appealing programme that includes many of the most celebrated classical piano melodies from the repertoire;  Mozart - Rondo all turca, de Falla - Ritual Fire Dance, the dazzling Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, Debussy - Clair de lune and Chopin - Polonaise Op. 53 ‘Heroic’.

SUNDAY 16 OCTOBER 12h00
‘Casa Mexicana' - 35 Montgomery Drive, Athlone  
Concert tickets : R100 including tea and coffee, and other refreshments before.
Venue opens at 11h30 with the concert at 12h00. 
Optional Lunch: Add R150 to stay on for a light lunch after the concert.
Booking is essential: booking@musicrevival.co.za or Music Revival 083 417 4473 (SMS or WhatsApp only)

• Patrolled street parking.

• Please include your contact numbers in all e-mail bookings.

• Soup and dessert is suitable for vegetarians.

• For lunch: bookings of 4 or more are offered a reserved table where possible. Bookings of 2/3 seated at the ‘long table’, a verandah sofa or garden table (weather permitting).

KLOOF
Sunday 23 October 15h00
St Agnes Church, Kloof
Tickets: R130 includes refreshments at interval

Making welcome return to KLOOF is pianist Christopher Duigan For this performance Duigan will play 'Most Popular Classics’, an extremely appealing programme that includes many of the most recognised and celebrated classical piano melodies from the repertoire. Duigan will include Mozart - Rondo all turca, de Falla - Ritual Fire Dance, the dazzling Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, Debussy - Clair de lune and Chopin - Polonaise Op. 53 ‘Heroic’.

Booking for the concerts can be made by email, booking@musicrevival.co.za or Music Revival 083 417 4473 (sms or WhatsApp only). Tickets are R130 which includes refreshments at interval. There is secure parking and seating is unreserved.

Previously ….

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September 2022

Live-streams
Saturday 3 September
Wednesday 7 September
Saturday 17 September
Wednesday 21 September
at 7:00 pm

Concerts
CONCERT CLASSICS Ashton Int College, Ballito ~ Sun 4 Sept 15h00
POPULAR HIGHLIGHTS Casa Mexicana, PMB ~ Sun 11 Sept 15h30
CONCERT CLASSICS St Agnes Church, Kloof ~Sun 18 Sept 15h00
TALES OF INTRIGUE Amber Auditorium ~ Thurs 22 Sept 19h00
HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL Chapel ~ Sunday 25 September 11h00
CONCERT CLASSICS Casa Mexicana, PMB ~ Friday 30 September 18h30
CONCERT CLASSICS Tatham Art Gallery, PMB ~ Sunday 2 October 12h00

LIVE CONCERTS in SEPTEMBER

PIETERMARITZBURG  ‘Casa Mexicana'
Christopher Duigan plays Concert Classics
Please note we have changed this format to a POP-UP DINNER : three-course meal with only 15 mins of music excerpt from the programme.
FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER from 18h30
‘Casa Mexicana' - 35 Montgomery Drive, Athlone  
Tickets: R300 including a three-course light meal from 6:30 pm

• Booking is essential: booking@musicrevival.co.za or Music Revival 083 417 4473 (SMS or WhatsApp only)

• Patrolled street parking

• Please include your contact numbers in all email bookings. 

• Dinner guests should please bring their own wine.  Tea and coffee included.

• Bookings of 4 are guaranteed a reserved table. Bookings of 2/3 seated at the ‘long table’ or enjoy a verandah sofa or garden table (weather permitting).

• Please include your contact numbers in all email bookings

PIETERMARITZBURG   Tatham Art Gallery  
Christopher Duigan plays Concert Classics

Sunday 2 OCTOBER 12h00
Tatham Art Gallery  
Tickets: R100 
Secure Parking in the Parliamentary and Tatham precinct

For this performance Duigan will play 'Most Popular Classics’, an extremely appealing programme that includes many of the most recognised and celebrated classical piano melodies from the repertoire. Duigan will include Mozart - Rondo all turca, de Falla - Ritual Fire Dance, the dazzling Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, Debussy - Clair de lune and Chopin - Polonaise Op. 53 ‘Heroic’.

• Booking is preferred: booking@musicrevival.co.za or Music Revival 083 417 4473 (sms or WhatsApp only)

• Please note new start time of 12h00 ( Concert is 70 mins) 

• Enjoy coffee before or a lunch after at Cafe Tatham - open from 10h00. Booking for lunch is essential - Call Cafe Tatham 033 342 8327.

• Visit  www.tatham.org.za

Christopher Duigan at THE HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL
Sunday 25 September 11h00 Hilton College Chapel - Music by Beethoven and Liszt.  Booking here.

International acclaimed concert pianist, and a popular favourite at the Hilton Festival, Christopher Duigan plays a superb programme of turbulent and dramatic classical piano music in the Hilton College Chapel. Included are Ludwig van Beethoven’s popular 'Pathétique’ Sonata Op. 13 and Liszt's ‘Dante’ Sonata.  A composition with the most dramatic music, the 'Dante' Sonata, inspired by Dante's 'Divine Comedy’, together with 'Sposalizio', and 'Sonetto 104 del Petrarca’ which Duigan includes, form part of the composer's most sublime and compelling music from ‘The Years of Pilgrimage: Italy’.

Pre-lockdown, Christopher Duigan was one of South Africa's busiest concert artists. His performances ranged from those of the core classical repertoire, both as soloist with orchestra and in recital to music well beyond the classical repertoire. His strong sense of community was shown in his active promotion of his regular 'Music Revival' concerts across KZN and other parts of the country. During lockdown, he reached an unprecedented number of new audiences with a series of free to view, hour-long live streams from his home studio, logging up over 75 000 viewing hours on YouTube alone.

TIMES: SUN 11h00
DURATION: 70 MINS
VENUE: CHAPEL
COST: R 150

Don't forget to validate your parking ticket (R100 per vehicle; valid for all three days) at the Box Office or Info Tent before you leave.

PREVIOUSLY …

BALLITO
Sunday 4 September 3:00 pm Grace Hall, Ashton International College
Tickets: R150 includes refreshments at interval.


PIETERMARITZBURG  ‘Casa Mexicana'
Open Garden / House / Studio Christopher Duigan plays Light Classics
A programme of popular choice from recent programmes for an open garden and house event. Enjoy a visit to the famous garden at Casa Mexicana (currently under renovation), enjoy a selection sublime light classics by Chopin and Debussy, original compositions and easy going music in the studio played by Christopher on an outstanding concert piano, and indulge in the exotic splendour of Christopher’s home and studio, artworks and orchids over a cup of tea and coffee. An exotic and intoxicating trip into a world of the magical.
SUNDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 15h30
‘Casa Mexicana' - 35 Montgomery Drive, Athlone  
Tickets: R100 including tea and coffee from 15h00
Booking is essential: booking@musicrevival.co.za or Music Revival 083 417 4473 (SMS or WhatsApp only)

• Patrolled street parking

• Please include your contact numbers in all email bookings. 

KLOOF
Sunday 18 September 3:00 pm St Agnes Church, Kloof
Tickets: R130 includes refreshments at interval

Making welcome return to KLOOF is pianist Christopher Duigan who revives his monthly performances at the St Agnes Church this Sunday. Following the total cessation of live performances and public gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic, Duigan returns to delight local audiences once again.

For this performance Duigan will play 'Concert Classics’, a programme that includes popular Bach transcriptions and melodies ‘Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring’ ’ and 'Sheep May Safely Graze', nocturnes and waltzes by Chopin, and music by Debussy. He will also be including a number of favourites form his recent live-streams series. This project of more than 225 hour-long productions, presented online at his YouTube channel and Facebook pages, offered local and international audiences an uplifting and enlightening 'free to view’ experience during lockdown.

Booking for the concerts can be made by email, booking@musicrevival.co.za or Music Revival 083 417 4473 (sms or WhatsApp only). Tickets are R130 which includes refreshments at interval. There is secure parking and seating is unreserved.

HOWICK  -TALES OF INTRIGUE at the AMBERS
Amber Auditorium   
THURSDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 7:00 pm
Tickets: R80  Book at Amber Valley Office. (This concert is limited to Amber residents and their guests only.)