Swiss cellist in magical cathedral recital

Celebrated international cellist Mattia Zappa will fill St. George's Cathedral in Cape Town with the stirring sounds of Bach and Piatti.

The performance at this magnificent landmark at 19:30 on Wednesday, 23 February will mark the Swiss-Italian musician's first solo recital in South Africa, which he has visited on three previous occasions with Italian pianist Massimiliano Mainolfi.

The cathedral recital features two of J.S. Bach's Six Suites for Violoncello i.e. Suite No. 1, G major (BWV 1007) and Suite No. 3, C major (BWV 1003) and also Three Caprices (nos. 1, 7 and 9) for Violoncello by Italian composer and musician Alfredo Piatti, who is regarded as the Paganini of the cello.

Bookings for the Mattia Zappa recital can be made through Computicket. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience a solo performance by an exciting young international cellist, playing his treasured Gabbrielli cello dating from 1758.

Please note:
Unreserved seating
Tickets cost R100 and R80
Door sales from 18:30

Enquiries: Hannie Hefer Promotions