The Odeion School of Music will be having beautiful English songs performed by the mezzo-soprano Teresa de Wit and pianist Lesley-Ann Mathews.
De Wit obtained the UNISA Performers Licentiate with distinction in 2000 and started her opera training as a member of the Cape Town Opera Studio. She is a member of the Mimi Coertse’s Black Tie Ensemble.
De Wit regularly performs in operas, concerts and oratorios in various theatres and concert halls in South Africa.
The pianist Mathews was awarded a BMus in piano performance at the North-West University in 2002. Here she acted as a repetiteur for opera productions and various scholarships were awarded to her during her studies.
Matthews is a certified NLP practitioner and has a special interest in the mind-body relationship and how it influences performance.
Beautiful English songs will be performed on 12 September at the Odeion Auditorium from 19:00. Entrance is free.
The programme includes songs by Roger Quilter, Gerald Finzi, John Ireland, and many more.
Compiled by Abigail Visagie
