The pieces in the programme represent the narrative in sound, as it is depicted in the Classical and Romantic repertoire: the inspiration of William Shakespeare’s work on Beethoven, the inspiration of the Ballade Repertoire on Chopin, the writings of Jean Paul Richter on Schumann, and the paintings of Goya on Granados.
This performance forms part of Yossi Reshef’s debut tour of South Africa in a series of concerts and master classes. A native of Israel, Reshef has performed in many countries around the world where he has received critical acclaim for his artistry. His performances have taken him to Germany, Britain, Denmark, Israel, Italy, Poland, Croatia, Spain, Bulgaria, Russia, Azerbaijan and a number of venues in the United States including Los Angeles, Boston, San Diego, Santa Fe, and New York.
Reshef holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Southern California, where he was assistant to Prof. Norman Krieger. This degree was honoured with the USC
Outstanding Academic Achievements Award. He previously studied in Israel under Prof. Pnina Salzman at the Tel Aviv University, Rubin Academy of Music.
Reshef was one of only four conductors at the prestigious USC Master’s Conductors’ programme, where he regularly conducted the USC Orchestras. He later on pursued conducting as part of his Doctorate programme. Yossi Reshef currently lives and works in Berlin, Germany. For more information, visit
www.yossireshef.com.
Production:
Yossi Reshef – Piano Recital
Venue:
Wits East Campus, Braamfontein
Season:
Tuesday, 12 March at 19:30
Running Time:
120 minutes including an interval
To book, visit
www.ticket.co.za Full price tickets cost R80 while a discount price is R55 (for students, pensioners and Wits staff). Tickets are also available at the door at a full price of R85; and a discount price of R60 (for students, pensioners and Wits staff).