Live concerts in Cape Town and Pretoria
As a post-grad student at UCT I had the wonderful experience of hearing many renowned international musicians, including a number of inspiring pianists, perform in the Cape Town Concert Series presented at the Baxter Theatre. Imagine my delight that they have now invited me to play a recital in their current series. Super excited to be playing in the magnificent venue and on a wonderful Steinway & Sons piano prepared for the concert by Ian Burgess-Simpson Pianos ! Thank you CapeTown Concert Series!
Saturday 29 May at 11h00: an hour-long concert due to current restrictions.
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One of the most creative, hard working and brilliant versatile pianists I know is fellow Steinway Artist Charl du Plessis. I've been able to organise a few small concerts for Charl in programmes I present in Franschhoek and at the Hilton Festival and we often chat about the perils of being an independent and freelance classical concert entrepreneur. I am honoured that Charl has now invited me to play in a new festival of concerts he is curating at the Atterbury Theatre, Pretoria. It is another fantastic and new Steinway & Sons piano I look forward to playing on! I will also be working with a number of young pianists and discussing activities around freelance music work and my livestream programme over the past year at a masterclass the next day.
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Wednesday 28 April 2021
Please keep supporting our effort to bring a unique and fantastic music production direct to you, and to a wider audience. We aim to continue with our project of quality live-streams twice a week.
If you are viewing these livestreams please consider donating the equivalent of a ticket purchase (R100) every time you view a new livestream even though it is freely available. Suggested via Yoco or Quicket.
Best wishes and stay well,
Christopher Duigan
Music Revival Online presents
Christopher Duigan at Home
All at 18h00 (CAT)
Wednesday 28 April No. 115
PIANO HOUR
A programme of anthems and national folk music styles in recognition of this week's national 'Freedom Day'.
Saturday 1 May No. 116
IN CONCERT Classic adventures
A adventure throug less-often heard classical works from the vast concert piano repertoire. Music by Bach, Brahms, Beethoven, Debussy and Schubert.
Wednesday 5 May No. 117
PIANO HOUR Mozaic Part 2
A unique programme of miniatures and tiny fragments presented in continuous play for a fascinating listening experience.
Saturday 8 May No. 118
IN CONCERT Why Liszt!
The music of Franz Liszt, the ultimate piano virtuoso! Why Liszt's contribution to the piano repertoire and world of concertising, as an innovator, is so important.
Wednesday 12 May No. 119
PIANO HOUR - Questions need Answers
Submit your questions by e-mail or WhatsApp 0834174473, or even live via Facebook! I will attempt to answer and discuss your queries on music, piano playing, the repertoire and anything you wish to ask on this livestream, interleaved with musical examples.
Saturday 15 May No. 120
IN CONCERT Concert Classics
Concert favourites from the repertoire including Beethoven's Sonata 'Pathetique'!
Wednesday 19 May No. 121
PIANO HOUR World Cafe
A selection of popular favourites from the repertoire in my memory from around the world in varied styles and genres!
LIVE CONCERT
Christopher Duigan plays Chopin's mesmerising Etudes Op. 10, a selection of compositions designed to develop and perfect a pianist's technical facility. A major project that Duigan has been working on for the past 35 years, the Etudes Op.10 feature some of Chopin's most fascinating musical ideas and include three popular titles : 'Tristesse', 'Black Key' and 'Revolutionary'.
Sunday 25 April 2021 11h00
Tatham Art Gallery
Secure parking
Tickets : R100
A limited number of complimentary tickets for students and young pianists are available.
Booking essential - booking@musicrevival.co.za or WhatsApp 083 417 4473.
Places are limited.
COVID-19 Protocols apply.
Cafe Tatham will be open for coffee and teas 10h00 to 13h00
Saturday 3 April 2021
We have now passed a full year, 52 weeks, of lockdown and presented, without fail, two livestream concerts every week!
For the momentous occasion, and also making International Piano Day, I presented a incredible challenging project that I started working on 34 years ago. I have had the ambition of completing this project in performance for the last 25 years. And I finally did it! You can see my livestream that includes the 12 Chopin Etudes Op. 10 here.
With a year having passed (and the novelty having worn off!) I urge you to please keep supporting our huge effort to bring music to you, and to a wider audience. I am totally dependant on your donations.
If you are viewing these livestreams please consider donating the equivalent of a ticket purchase (R100) every time you view a new livestream even though it is freely available. Suggested via Yoco or Quicket
I am reluctant to gate or restrict these streams as I am aware of many who are isolated and dependant on having access to them without the financial resources to support me. Gating also creates complications regarding payments, access management, licensing and additional platform fees, all of which seem counterproductive under the present circumstances.
Despite the fact that public gatherings are possible, though limited, many of the venues in which I regularly promote my live concerts are simply not open to the public and those that are allow only limited numbers due to social distancing restrictions. Venues at Ambers Valley, in Kloof, Ballito and Durban are simply not available to hosts events. As an independent musician who presents concerts on their own risk of door sales, including costs and without sponsorships or funding, it is currently impossible to pursue a viable series of public performances.
In addition I personally feel it is irresponsible to encourage public gatherings as many of those attending my events are in fact most vulnerable during this pandemic.
Please continue to support our online activities, especially if you are viewing them!
We are currently looking at establishing a members area for that will offer content created specifically for subscribers. A questionnaire will be sent shortly to establish a way forward.
A reminder: my back catalogue of albums is now uploaded to all major streaming platforms including AppleMusic and Spotify. It is worth subscribing to either to access the enormous amount of music available online.
Best wishes and stay well,
Christopher Duigan
Music Revival Online presents
Christopher Duigan at Home
All at 18h00 (CAT)
Saturday 3 April No. 108
IN CONCERT Easter Weekend
A classical selection of restrained music for the Easter weekend by Bach, Haydn, Beethoven and Liszt.
Wednesday 7 April No. 109
PIANO HOUR My Music
A revisit to a selection of my own compositions, improvisations and original ideas including favourites 'Barstool Tango', 'Indigo' and 'Umbumbulu'.
Saturday 10 April No. 110
IN CONCERT Liszt Rhapsodies
A joyful and energetic selection of uplifting melodies and infectious rhythms. Three dazzling 'Hungarian Rhapsodies' by Liszt, Mozart's Sonata in A major (that ends with the 'Rondo: All' turca') and music by Debussy make up this selection.
Wednesday 14 April No. 111
PIANO HOUR Points of Departure
A selection of music that stems from, and explores further links to, selections I have played regularly. More Bach transcriptions, the remainder of the Sonata K.545 by Mozart, lesser known Chopin Waltzes, other ragtime composers apart from Scott Joplin, more composers of tangos and contemporary piano melodies.
Saturday 17 April No. 112
IN CONCERT Why Chopin ?
A generous selection of grand Scherzos and Ballades along with intimate nocturnes and mazurkas by Chopin. I will also be detailing some of the background and demonstrating, by way of music by Bach and Mozart, why I think Chopin's music is so universally appealing and important!
Wednesday 21 April No. 113
PIANO HOUR World Cafe
A selection of popular favourites from the repertoire in my memory from around the world in varied styles and genres!
Saturday 24 April No. 114
IN CONCERT Happy Days
A positive and uplifting classical selection of music from the classical repertoire.
Saturday 27 March 2021
Today marks the completion of one whole year of twice weekly live-streams, starting 28 March 2020. Watch our very first live-stream here on Facebook only (with mediocre sound, lighting and image), and don’t miss the livestream of Chopin Etudes this evening - at our livestream page!
Tuesday 23 March 2021
Our livestreams last weekend (12 - 14 March 2021) included extras on FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY as we celebrated our session No. 100 with popular James Grace (guitar)! Watch the showcase here.
This past week we focussed on selections from the previously recorded albums 'Picnic Piano' and 'Nocturne Café'. They have been out of print for a number of years but still receive air time on national radio. I am sure many who purchased the original CDs have worn them out! Good news is they are now uploaded to all major streaming platforms including AppleMusic and Spotify. It is worth subscribing to either to access the enormous amount of music available online. More of my albums will follow including a previously unreleased selection, 'Moments of Night'
This week marks the culmination of an entire year of twice-weekly livestream sessions! I will present something uniquely engaging and specatular for the occasion on Saturday 27 March - keep an eye out and see below!
Best wishes and stay well,
Christopher Duigan
Music Revival Online presents
Christopher Duigan at Home
All at 18h00 (CAT)
[Wednesday 17 March No. 103]
PIANO HOUR Picnic Piano
A revisit to the popular "Picnic Piano" album, a concept that was at the core of the Music Revival project!
[Saturday 20 March No. 104]
IN CONCERT Nocturne Cafe
A selection of music from the albums "Nocturne Cafe 1 & 2" which have been added to all major streaming platforms this week.
Wednesday 24 March No. 105
PIANO HOUR World Cafe
A selection of music from around the world in varied styles and genres.
Saturday 27 March No. 106
IN CONCERT - CHOPIN ETUDES Op. 10 for World Piano Day
Don't miss this exceptionally brilliant programme! I tackle the demanding Etudes Op.10 by Chopin for International Piano Day {this year on Monday 29 March - the 88th day of the year equalling the number of keys on the piano}.
Wednesday 31 March No. 107
PIANO HOUR Mozaic
A unique programme of miniatures and tiny fragments presented in continuous play for a fascinating listening experience.
Saturday 3 April No. 108
IN CONCERT Easter
A classical selection of music for the Easter weekend, by Bach, Haydn, Mozart and Liszt.
OUR LIVESTREAM NO. 100!
Watch our three livestreams celebrating our 100th session : 12 - 14 March!
05 March 2021
Reason to Celebrate!
Our LIVESTREAMS next week include sessions on WEDNESDAY, plus extras on FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY at 6:00 pm as we celebrate our session No. 100 with popular, and very special guest, James Grace (guitar)!
Watch our video above giving you a behind the scenes look at our studio production with, producer Barry.
And we have a live concert with James Grace for those lucky enough to attend in the KZN Midlands at the magnificent Tatham Art Gallery! See below!
Our YouTube account did not share last Wednesday’s 'Tales of Intrigue 2'. But you can now watch this now plus two calming sessions of music from last week; 'Contemporary Piano Music' and 'Moments of Night' at YouTube.
If you subscribe to our YouTube account you will receive an email link every time we go live. If not and you miss the stream as it happens YouTube will make you wait until the next morning before you can access the session, unless you have the direct link on email!
Alternatively use VIMEO if have a good internet connection and prefer premium sound and video quality to watch on your big screen. Or Facebook if you wish to join the social conversation!
Best wishes and stay well,
Christopher Duigan
Music Revival Online presents Christopher Duigan at Home
All at 18h00 (CAT)
Saturday 6 March No. 98
IN CONCERT Concert Classics
A selection of concert music by Mozart - Sonata in B-flat K. 333, Chopin - Polonaise in A, and Liszt - Petrarch Sonnet.
Wednesday 10 March No. 99
PIANO HOUR
A special performance for Christopher Duigan playing something unique for the livestream No.99!
Friday 12 March No. 100
IN CONCERT
Together again : Christopher Duigan with James Grace
Join us in celebrating our livestream No. 100 with the Duigan & Grace Duo, an unusual combination of piano and guitar! They will include many of their own duo arrangements and improvisations on classic melodies, jazz standards, Latin milongas and Spanish classics.
Saturday 13 March No. 101
IN CONCERT 'Music of Spain' with James Grace (guitar)
A entertaining classical selection of music from Spain with guitarist James Grace brought to you live from Casa Mexicana.
Sunday 14 March No. 102
IN CONVERSATION James Grace chats with Christopher Duigan
An in-depth interview and behind the scenes views with James Grace in conversation with Christopher Duigan.
'LIVE' CONCERT
James Grace plays a beautiful selection of Spanish guitar music for your enjoyment on a Sunday morning 'live' concert. Booking is essential as places are limited due to socially distanced seating.
Sunday 14 March 2021 11h00
Tatham Art Gallery
Secure parking
Tickets : R100
Booking essential - booking@musicrevival.co.za or WhatsApp 083 417 4473.
Places are limited.
COVID-19 Protocols apply.
Cafe Tatham will be open for coffee and teas 10h00 to 13h00
Published on Facebook 15 February 2021 by Publicity matters and Val Adamson
In our final ‘Love the Arts’ feature, we catch up with the utterly magnificent Christopher Duigan -pianist . We have so enjoyed adventuring safely out and being fabulously creative again, that we are re-grouping, and taking a moment to come up with out next series.
Chris has performed in major venues worldwide, which he was very excited about. “Traditionally I work with many wonderful musicians on an ongoing basis and I miss those collaborations, on and off the stage, immensely. I would say the most memorable experiences overall was in Barcelona, where I visit often. With my close friend David Salleras (saxophone) we were soloists with the orchestra in the magnificent Palau de la Música Catalana playing Yoshimatsu’s Cyberbird Concerto. It is a superb and magnificent venue, of great symbolic importance to the community, and it was was a great privilege to be invited to convey music so powerful, dynamic and fresh - it really stretched us all.”
“I can attest that once on stage you ain’t thinking how attractive or prestigious the venue is. The focus is entirely in the moment! But ANYWHERE with a superb piano and attentive audience, who applaud and smile approvingly between items, is great! The peril of the travelling pianist is that one has to deal with strange, often poor-quality pianos and uncertain acoustics, lighting and environment, and make the best of it. One of the most attractive bonuses about performing in my home studio is that I’m very comfortable with the set-up, the fantastic piano and only need to take a few steps to be ‘onstage’! And I get to share something of my own personal world with the audience too. I think Lil’ Lucy - The Long-Haired Dachshund who appears regularly is stealing the limelight! I also worry sometime that I may never want to venture out again.
What do you love about performing?
I am inspired by the possibility to share the music that has touched me deeply, and that others may experience some of the same. My current livestream project, now nearing #100 since 28 March, offers chance to extend those interactions and reach new audiences too.
When did you last perform live?
Apart from the two livestreams a week, which offer their own unique thrill and audience relation, I did four live concerts during October and November when restrictions were relaxed.
What’s your wish for in 2021?
I ‘wish' to summons the strength to persevere with the programme of twice-weekly livestreams (which I am enjoying, but it is relentless) and to find a balance with the rest of my life. It still feels like we are all on ‘pause' and many essential things have fallen by the wayside in the past 12 months.
Music Revival Online presents Christopher Duigan at Home
Wednesday 17 February No. 93
PIANO HOUR Play It Again!
A 'best of' featuring popular favourites from the numerous sessions of PIANO HOUR. We all like to hear music we know!
Saturday 20 February No. 94
IN CONCERT Music that Tells a Story
A entertaining classical selection of concert music which tells a story, or paints a picture. This selection includes Beethoven 'Les adieux' Sonata, the magical tale of Ondine has imagined by Chopin, Debussy and Ravel, and the dazzling Mephisto Waltz by Liszt.
Wednesday 24 February No. 95
PIANO HOUR Around the World
Our focus turns to world music in varied styles and genres, plus my own compositions and improvisations.
Saturday 27 February No. 96
IN CONCERT Moments of Night
A fresh programme of lesser-known and seldom heard classical piano music with mostly gentle moods. A world of new discovery for listeners, and also for aspiring pianists, as many of the selections are of intermediate level.
Wednesday 3 March No. 97
PIANO HOUR Tales of Intrigue Vol. 2
Enjoy a second session with music linked by a series of intriguing stories and popular anecdotes. Hear of the curious circumstances under which Vivaldi's world famous music students performed, how Haydn suffered an 'unfortunate' burial, what mystery surroundsTchaikovsky's final days, and the curious story of copyright and Ravel's most celebrated composition, which he dismissed as 'an exercise'.
Saturday 6 February No. 98
IN CONCERT Concert Classics
A selection of concert music by Mozart - Sonata in B-flat K. 333, Chopin - Polonaise in A, and Liszt - Petrarch Sonnet.
THANK YOU
A huge thank you to all those who are contributing with weekly, monthly and once-off donations! And also to those who signed up for Patreon! I am extremely grateful for the continued and generous support!
Click here to see a fantastic article published this week on Facebook! Thanks to Publicity Matters and Val Adamson for including me in their focus on KZN performers.
We had a minor technical issue with certain Facebook pages not connecting to our stream last week. We presented an extremely varied programme of music from around the world (10 02 21), and a fascinating session of music plus images of the autograph manuscripts including several very well-known pieces of music (13 02 21)!
Of course you can view all these at YouTube. Or VIMEO if have a good internet connection and prefer premium sound and video quality.
Please like my page Christopher Duigan-pianist on Facebook as this appears to be the most easily accessible Facebook page that carries the twice weekly streams.
Our LIVESTREAMS are on WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY at 6:00 pm. See below for the programme details leading up to our session number 100!
Best wishes and stay well,
Christopher Duigan
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Published in ‘The Independent on Saturday’ - Saturday 23 January 2021. Thanks to Frank Chemaly!
Monday 25 January 2021
THANK YOU
A huge thank you to all those who are contributing with donations! We are hugely grateful for your generous support.
See below for a fantastic article published a few days ago in the Durban press on our project!
PLEASE SUPPORT US!
Please make all contributions to
MUSIC REVIVAL: NEDBANK Acc: 1340436582 Hayfields Branch: 134025
NEW! Click here to donate via credit card direct via YOCO
We are taking requests for this Wednesday's session. Please submit your choice, if you would like to make one, by return mail or WhatsApp 083 41474473 by 17h00 on Tuesday 26 January.
There has been fantastic feedback on several of our recent programmes : watch ‘World Cafe', 'In Concert' with period paintings of the great composers along with digital renderings, and 'Pages from Grandmother's Piano Album'.
Of course you can view all these at YouTube. If you have a good internet connection and prefer premium sound and video quality VIMEO is your best choice!
Our LIVESTREAMS are on WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY at 6:00 pm. See below for the programme details!
Best wishes and stay well,
Christopher Duigan
Music Revival Online presents Christopher Duigan at Home
Wednesday 27 January No. 87
PIANO HOUR Play It Again!
A 'by request' session compiled of audience favourites as requested by you the viewer. Submit your request (preferably something I have played before!) before 17h00 on Tuesday 26 January by emailing chris@musicrevival.co.za or WhatsApp 083 4174473. We would like to know what you would like to hear, again!
Saturday 30 January No. 88
IN CONCERT Songs of Hope
A programme of classical piano music with gentle, comforting and uplifting moods by Mozart, Schubert, Chopin, Brahms and Debussy.
Wednesday 3 February No. 89
PIANO HOUR Tales of Intrigue
Enjoy a choice of light classics linked by a series of intriguing stories and popular anecdotes!
Saturday 6 February No. 90
IN CONCERT Concert Classics
Another classical selection of concert music by Schumann, Liszt, Ravel and more.
Wednesday 10 February No. 91
PIANO HOUR Around the World
Our focus turns to world music in varied styles and genres, plus my own compositions and improvisations.
Saturday 13 February No. 92
IN CONCERT Music and Images
A unique selection of concert music accompanied by images of the personal scores of selected composers. We peruse the original manuscripts to see what they actually wrote down!
Wednesday 13 January 2021
THANK YOU
Thank you to all who have supported our MUSIC REVIVAL ONLINE project in recent months! We do appreciate every donation received!
Please remember if you are enjoying watching our presentation, or wish to support our efforts for the enjoyment of others, we are relying on your voluntary contributions. This allows me to continue making a living through these twice weekly live-stream performances as well as cover the substantial production costs.
A huge thank you to all those who are contributing monthly donations! We are hugely grateful for your generous support.
Please see below for a recent press release on our Music Revival Online project.
PLEASE SUPPORT US!
Please make all contributions to
MUSIC REVIVAL: NEDBANK Acc: 1340436582 Hayfields Branch: 134025
Or visit our website page DONATE for additional credit card links
Happy New Year to everyone! Wishing you peace, tranquility and good health in the new year!
View our recent stream, a special NEW YEAR CONCERT, which we presented under trying circumstances in the midst of a seven day power outage!
We have received feedback from some viewers concerning poor sound quality on YouTube. Whilst YouTube is most reliable for 'live' viewing (especially in South Africa) we remind viewers the best audio and video quality is available at our VIMEO channel. All previous sessions are also available there as well as 'live' viewing on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 18h00 (CAT). However, your connection speed and general internet traffic may affect your download rate and viewing on this channel.
Our LIVESTREAMS are on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS at 6:00 pm. See below for the exciting programme details!
Best wishes and stay well,
Christopher Duigan
Music Revival Online presents
Christopher Duigan at Home
Wednesday 13 January No. 83
PIANO HOUR World Cafe
This Wednesday our session is devoted to a easy-going selection of world music with a strong South American flavour.
Saturday 16 January No. 84
IN CONCERT
We present a unique programme of classical piano music and images; period paintings of the great composers along with brilliant contemporary digital renderings by Iranian computer graphics and 3-D artist, Hadi Karimi.
Wednesday 20 January No. 85
PIANO HOUR Pages from Grandmother's Piano Album
A nostalgic programme of light classics and popular music favoured by domestic music-makers over many years!
Saturday 23 January No. 86
IN CONCERT
An exciting selection of concert music by Chopin, Liszt and Mozart.
(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 )
To access the LIVESTREAM CONCERT simply click on this link below from 5 minutes before 6:00 pm on Wednesday or Saturday which will take you to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristopherDuigan
OR
https://vimeo.com/christopherduigan/videos
Also available at my website www.musicrevival.co.za and various Facebook pages.
DECEMBER 2020
CHRISTOPHER DUIGAN: CALM IN THE CHAOS
PIANO CONCERTS ADAPTING TO CHANGE
One of the country’s most prolific and accomplished concert pianists, Christopher Duigan, has performed two live streamed free concerts every week throughout lockdown.
Duigan, and his Music Revival initiative, are synonymous with accessible live classical music concerts performed throughout South Africa, with home-town Pietermaritzburg as its fulcrum. For the past 30 something years, Duigan performed on average 100 performances a year – solo, with associates and with musical ensembles.
Together with virtually the whole global arts community, his ability to perform ground to a halt when live performance opportunities ceased the moment hard lockdown was declared.
In order not to lose momentum, Duigan opted to explore live music concerts streamed from his beautiful Maritzburg home. The concerts have become more technologically sophisticated and more creatively interesting with the passing of the months, and Duigan, and his plethora of appreciative loyal fans around the country, have become comfortable with the twice-weekly musical offerings.
Duigan is quite possibly the only concert pianist in the world, and certainly the only pianist in South Africa, to be doing this.
“This started off as a temporary project, an interim measure to allow me to perform over hard lockdown, but it is becoming a permanent and important part of my output, and I intend to continue with this, in addition to live concerts which are beginning to open up,” he says.
“My live concerts have appealed particularly to dedicated music lovers, but interestingly the online concerts are also providing a service akin to informal music therapy – an hour of company and calm midst all the uncertainty. It is surprising how many of the comments are appreciative of this. Its not about the music necessarily, but what the music represents. The predictability and structure of music is soothing and reassuring.
“I read with interest about the musicians who have performed during times of war and crisis and am beginning to understand better about the restorative and healing role of music. I am inspired by Myra Hess who arranged 20000 regular lunch time concerts over six and a half years during the Second World War – performing midst the bombing. She personified the war motto of Keep Calm and Carry On. Her commitment and bravery were astonishing.
“And of course, the concerts can be watched from anywhere in the world, so I am not bound by geography, which means friends of friends are beginning to join us from all over the place. And that they are regular and free – so the predictability allows people to schedule and plan. Viewers can comment and give feedback on FB, so I can respond during the concert which personalises the concert experience. It is such a fascinating process!”
Duigan plays carefully structured repertoires of familiar music, interspersed with some original and improv pieces. The tone is informal and cosy – music interspersed by conversation, with Chris talking about the pieces being performed… and occasionally apologising for the intrusion of his dachshunds who wonder “on stage”!
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 regular Music Revival concerts across KZN and other parts of the country. These concerts have not only developed new audiences in various communities but also provided performance platform for many young and aspiring soloists. Duigan's work as an entrepreneurial musician has attracted international attention for his innovative and ground-breaking approach and his activities have been said to be truly representative of a 21st century classical musician.
The challenge is of course earning an income through the online medium. Duigan is clear that he wants to continue to offer the concerts for free – and invites audiences to make a donation if they are able, but the financial implications of his concert series is difficult, especially as there are costs involved in creating the concerts.
“I hope to find a way to make the numbers work as I intend to continue. In fact, if feels as though I am just getting started!”
Catch Christopher Duigan live in Concert on Saturdays and in Piano Hours on Wednesdays at 6pm. South African audiences receive better feed on YouTube, but concerts can be accessed through the Music Revival website and FB.