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Tuesday 22 December 2020
Wishing you a happy and peaceful seasonal holiday, and a Merry Christmas !
Thank you to those who have been supporting us in recent months. Your contributions, monthly or once-off are very much appreciated!
View our recent stream, a special Christmas Concert, with popular soprano Bongiwe Madlala singing 'O Holy Night', 'The Holy City', 'Panis angelicus', operatic arias and songs from South Africa and Mexico. For best results please view and also 'SUBSCRIBE' (to receive notice and direct links to our live sessions) at Youtube.
Our LIVESTREAMS are on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS at 6:00 pm with a extra session on Thursday 31 December. See below for programme details.
Best wishes and stay well,
Christopher Duigan
Music Revival Online presents
Christopher Duigan at Home
Wednesday 23 December No. 78
PIANO HOUR 'Tis the Season
This Wednesday our session is devoted to a series of improvisations on seasonal carols. Music to accompany you, again and again, through your Christmas celebrations!
Saturday 26 December No. 79
IN CONCERT
A selection of highlights for the day after Christmas. This will be live and not pre-recorded as previously advertised.
Thursday 31 December No. 80
Our Wednesday session moves to Thursday, for New Year's Eve, with a lively and entertaining programme for your enjoyment. End the year on a high-note! This replaces the annual End of year Concert we have presented at Casa Mexicana for over 20 years!
(Remember if you miss this live and wish to watch this on Youtube within a 12 hour period after the live session you need to have subscribed to our YouTube Channel to receive the direct link. Or watch the session via Vimeo at www.musicrevival.co.za )
Wednesday 9 December,
Dear Music Revival subscriber,
Thank you to those who are supporting us! Your contributions, weekly, monthly or once-off are very much appreciated.
Please consider a donation if you are not already doing so and are enjoying these sessions. I am entirely dependant on voluntary contributions to earn a living with current restrictions in place. I have chosen to present these livestreams to the general public for free at this time, and also need to cover production costs and guest artists fees for each session.
View our recent popular stream The 'Dumky' Trio for violin, cello and piano : a popular success! For best results please view and also 'subscribe' to receive notice of when we are going 'live' at Youtube.
Our LIVESTREAMS are on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS at 6:00 pm. We include a composition by Ludwig Beethoven in each session leading up to the 250th anniversary on his birth on 16 (and baptism day 17 December).
Best wishes and stay well,
Christopher Duigan
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Music Revival Online presents
Christopher Duigan at Home
Wednesday 9 December No. 73
PIANO HOUR
This Wednesday our session is once again to a wide range of musics from around the world and from multiple genres, plus a popular favourite; my own original pieces and carol improvisations.
Saturday 12 December No. 74
IN CONCERT
PIANO HOUR
A selection of grand classics to include Beethoven's youthful Sonata in F Op 10 No 2, Liszt’s 'La leggierezza’, Chopin Scherzo No 2, plus music by Schumann and Gershwin.
Wednesday 16 December No. 75
A selection of movements and single pieces by Beethoven on the day of his 250th anniversary of his birth, 16 December 1770.
Thursday 17 December No. 76
And extra session for Beethoven week with Aristide du Plessis playing Beethoven's Sonata for cello Op 5 No 2!
Saturday 19 December No. 77
IN CONCERT
A special Christmas event with popular soprano Bongiwe Madlala singing 'O Holy Night', 'The Holy City', 'Panis angelicus' and other operatic arias and songs.
Wednesday 23 December No. 78
PIANO HOUR
This Wednesday our session is once again to a wide range of musics from around the world and from multiple genres, plus a popular favourite; my own original pieces and improvisations.
Wednesday 25 November No. 69
PIANO HOUR : BACK TO BASICS
This Wednesday our session is once again to a wide range of musics from around the world and from multiple genres, plus a popular favourite; my own original pieces and improvisations.
Saturday 28 November No. 70
IN CONCERT includes Beethoven's 'Moonlight 'Sonata, Liszt's 'Un sospiro', Scriabin 'Nocturne for Left-Hand alone' and music by Schubert.
Wednesday 2 December No. 71
PIANO HOUR
This Wednesday our session is once again to a wide range of musics from around the world and from multiple genres, plus a popular favourite; my own original pieces and improvisations.
The Dumky Trio has been postponed again!
Saturday 5 December No. 72
IN CONCERT Dumky Trio
This month, Music Revival introduces the Sofia Trio, Christopher Duigan with Ralitza Cherneva and Ralitza Todorova. Both members of the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, the two-star Bulgarian instrumentalists are well known to local audiences through their numerous appearances in lead roles with Baroque 2000, KZNPO, Gypsy Strings and Encore String Quartet. They play the dazzling ‘Dumky’ Trio by Antonin Dvorak, one of the most imaginative, heartfelt and passionate gems of the repertoire.
Please also subscribe to our YouTube channel to receive notice of when we are going 'live'!
Best wishes and stay well,
Christopher Duigan
Music Revival Online presents
Christopher Duigan at Home
Saturday 24 October No. 60
IN CONCERT
A brilliantly pianistic and classical selection of Ravel, Rameau and Rachmaninoff! Includes Schumann - Fantasie, Ravel - Une barque sur l'ocean, Rameau - Gavotte et Six Doublets and Beethoven Sonata Op. 22.
Wednesday 28 October No. 61
PIANO HOUR : BACK TO BASICS
This Wednesday our session is once again to a wide range of musics from around the world and from multiple genres, plus a popular favourite; my own original pieces and improvisations.
Saturday 31 October No. 62
IN CONCERT : Early and Late
A programme that features selection repertoire of several composers showing the contrast between the style of their early (sometimes childhood creations) and later, mature compositions. Includes Mozart, Beethoven, Debussy, Chopin and Liszt
Wednesday 4 November No. 63
PIANO HOUR : What are we listening to? Part 3
A focussed presentation on the form and structure found in much of the music I have been playing! This session deals with the Suites of Bach and 19th century piano music. What is an Impromptu, a Nocturne and a gigue?
Saturday 7 November No. 64
IN CONCERT : Calm Classics A programme that features selection repertoire of calm and soothing moods.
Wednesday 11 November No. 65
PIANO HOUR : BACK TO BASICS
This Wednesday our session is once again to a wide range of musics from around the world and from multiple genres, plus a popular favourite; my own original pieces and improvisations.
Saturday 14 November No. 66
IN CONCERT :Brilliant Classics A programme that features selection repertoire of sparkling textures and brilliant effervescence!
Wednesday 18 November No. 67
PIANO HOUR : CHOPIN IN MAJORCA
This Wednesday our session is devoted to the story of Chopin and George Sand and their trip to the island of Majorca.
The Dumky Trio has been postponed to 21 October
Saturday 21 November No. 68
IN CONCERT Dumky Trio
This month, Music Revival introduces the Sofia Trio, Christopher Duigan with Ralitza Cherneva and Ralitza Todorova. Both members of the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, the two-star Bulgarian instrumentalists are well known to local audiences through their numerous appearances in lead roles with Baroque 2000, KZNPO, Gypsy Strings and Encore String Quartet. They play the dazzling ‘Dumky’ Trio by Antonin Dvorak, one of the most imaginative, heartfelt and passionate gems of the repertoire.
THANK YOU for your feedback!
We were very interested to hear your feedback on our livestream programme! Thank you to everyone who responded and especially those who included very genuine and meaningful messages of thanks! Your interest and support is very much appreciated.
LIVE CONCERTS!
LIVE CONCERT
Christopher Duigan plays music by Clementi, Schumann and Beethoven's Sonatas Op. 53 'Waldstein' and Op. 27 No. 1. The year 2020 is the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth in 1770! Many major festivals and concerts were planned for the year. For this 'live' concert Christopher Duigan plays Muzio Clementi's Sonata in F-sharp minor, a work that Beethoven admired. Robert Schumann intended the sale of copies of his Fantasie, Op.17 to support an appeal for funds to erect a monument to Beethoven in his birthplace, Bonn in 1836. Beethoven's 'Waldstein' Sonata is one of the composers's most optimistic compositions. Booking is essential as places are limited.
Sunday 25 October 2020 15h00
Tatham Art Gallery
Secure parking
Tickets : R100
Booking essential - booking@musicrevival.co.za or WhatsApp 083 417 4473
COVID-19 Protocols apply. Cafe Tatham will be open.
We are very interested to hear your feedback on our livestream programme! We started with two sessions a week in March and are still going six months later! We would like to hear your views.n Please take one minute (most important if you are actually watching our programmes) and answer these simple questions. Many thanks!
Wednesday 7 October 2020
A reminder our LIVESTREAMS are on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS at 6:00 pm. Best viewed at Youtube
Please join us online and enjoy our presentations!
Best wishes and stay well,
Christopher Duigan
Music Revival Online presents
Christopher Duigan at Home
Wednesday 7 October No. 55
PIANO HOUR : BACK TO BASICS
This Wednesday our session is once again to a wide range of musics from around the world and from multiple genres, plus my own original pieces and improvisations.
Saturday 10 October No. 56
IN CONCERT
A programme that features a popular selection of classical favourites coupled with less well-known items by the same composers. Including 'Clair de lune', Chopin 'Waltz Op 18', and Rachmaninoff Preludes!
Wednesday 14 October No. 57
PIANO HOUR : What are we listening to? Part 2
A focussed presentation on the form and structure found in much of the music I have been playing! What is a sonata, an impromptu, and a rondo.
Saturday 17 October No. 58
IN CONCERT
A brilliant classical selection of Liszt - Les jeux d'eau, Schumann - Aufschwung, Ravel - une barque sur l'ocean, Rameau - Gavotte et six doublets and Beethoven.
Our first livestream guest artist Aristide du Plessis plays a selection of superb classical cello favourites including the popular 'Swan' from 'Carnival of the Animals', 'Ave Maria' - Bach/ Gounod and my own piece, Himeville. Aristide has been hailed as the South Africa's foremost concert cellist!
Our first ticketed online presentation 'My Favourite Things' with Christopher Duigan, created for the Hilton Arts Festival Virtual Celebration of the Arts, is now available until 31 December! Support us with a ticket purchase to this special presentation or 'gift' it to a friend! Click here!
COMING UP SOON - A compilation of original improvisations and compositions. Clips taken from the livestream sessions.
“WE NEED TO GAUGE YOUR INTEREST? I have been engaged for ‘live’ concerts (12 October - Knysna, 13 October - Grahamstown, 18 October - Durban) playing music by Clementi, Beethoven and Schumann’s Fantasie Op. 17. (Remember 2020 is the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth in 1770!)
In Pietermaritzburg ...
There is a possibility to replay this programme at the Tatham Art Gallery on Sunday 25 October. Whether or not this will take place is dependant on audience interest. Please let me know ASAP via mail (chris@musicrevival.co.za) if you would be interested in attending. Seating is limited as standard COVID-19 regulations would apply.”