Kwanongoma College is a subsidiary of the Rhodesian Academy of Music, devoted to African music and musicians. A lunch-hour concert by pupils yesterday at the Bulawayo City Hall was an exhilarating affair.
Odette takes lyrical view
If Schumann’s works lend themselves more than most to striking interpretive divergencies, it is probably because they constantly mingle poetic with heroic elements and either factor can be emphasized to the exclusion of the other.
Verdict on concert excellent
Alexandra Cook (mezzo-soprana), who sand at the Rhodesian Academy of Music’s lunch-hour concert this week, affirmed the excellent impression she made at her recital some months ago.
Pianist prove ability
A number of pupils who gained awards in the Eistedfod performed at the Rhodesian Academy of Music’s presentation concert last night.
Concerto in the grand manner
The distinguished British pianist Kendall Taylor was soloist in Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto at last night’s concert by the Bulawayo Municipal Orchestra under Hugh Fenn.
Violin, piano recital at lunch-hour
The Rhodesian Academy of Music’s lunch-hour concert yesterday featured a recital by Ann Stirling (violin) and Winifred Carr (piano).
In his lifetime Bach was never a good mixer. Even now, his music communicates a spiritual well-being so profound as to overshadow completely any works on the same programme by lesser men.
Elegant Touch from Richard
Usually at the first desk of the violas, versatile Richard Thorn took the solo part in Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor at last night’s concert by the Municipal Orchestra under Hugh Fenn.
Recital for wind ensemble
Following the success of their recital for wind ensemble last July, the Rhodesian Academy of Music presented a similar recital at their lunch-hour concert yesterday.
Christmas music to please
The Municipal Orchestra, under Hugh Fenn, last night produced some of it most vital and polished playing in months.