MISA CRIOLLA – CENTENARY CONCERT
In 2019 the Jeppe High School for Girls celebrates 100 years of proud history! As part of the festivities they are staging this special event in September, showcasing the very best of their music students and staff. James Grace features alongside acclaimed percussionist Magda de Vries, amongst other leading South African musicians. Two of the program highlights include the “Misa Criolla” by Ariel Ramirez and “Cantata for Female Voices” by Franco Prinsloo, which is a specially commissioned work for this event. A never to be repeated moment in history which lovers of good music will not want to miss. The program will have an interval during which patrons can avail themselves of a variety of refreshments on sale.
DATE: FRI 13 SEP, 19:00
VENUE: Jeppe Girls High School, Kensington, Johannesburg
BOOKING: Quicket
LA FIETSA ESPAñOLA with CARLI SPANISH DANCE PRODUCTIONS and JAMES GRACE
Many people wonder about the link between Spain and the Lipizzaner, a breed originating in what is now Slovenia. The Lipizzaner breed has, in fact, a distinct Spanish ancestry.
Recognised for their agility, boldness, strength and beauty, the Spanish Andalusian horse was imported to Central Europe from Spain by the Hapsburgs in the 16th Century. Careful selection and breeding with other horse types yielded the magnificent Lipizzaner.
In celebration of their Spanish heritage, the South African Lipizzaners are teaming up with traditional Spanish dancers from Carli Spanish Dance Productions and James Grace for a once in a lifetime fiesta of epic, equine proportions!
DATE: SUN 15 SEP, 10:30
VENUE: Lipizzaner Centre, 1 Dahlia Road, Kyalami
BOOKING: Quicket
James Grace and pianist Christopher Duigan present their ever-popular piano and guitar DUEL, featuring unique arrangements including Sting’s FIELDS OF GOLD, Piazzolla’s LIBERTANGO and OBLIVION , Chick Corea’s SPAIN and a selection of solos by both Grace and Duigan.
DATES: 20 – 23 SEPTEMBER, Times TBC
VENUE: TBC
BOOKING / FURTHER INFO: www.musicrevival.co.za
FROM PAGANINI to PIAZZOLLA
Award-winning violinist and senior lecturer in violin and viola at Nelson Mandela University David Bester joins forces with leading South African-based guitarist and three-time SAMA nominee James Grace in From Paganini to Piazzolla.
Making their Brooklyn Theatre debut as a duo, Bester and Grace blend the sounds of bowed and plucked strings together in an exciting programme offering a dazzling display of virtuosity and refined musicianship.
In addition to featuring original works for violin and guitar by Italian composers Paganini and Giuliani, the programme also includes a strong Latin element with Piazzolla’s L’Histoire du Tango (History of the Tango) and a selection of works by other South American composers.
Don’t miss From Paganini to Piazzolla!
DATE: SAT 19 OCT, 18:00
VENUE: Brooklyn Theatre, Greenlyn Village Centre
C/o Thomas Edison and 13th Streets
Menlo Park, PRETORIA
BOOKING: Ticketspace
James Grace and Morgan Szymanski present their ‘TOGETHER AGAIN’ programme featuring works by Carulli, De Falla, Machado, Ponce, and Julio Cesar Oilva.
DATES / VENUES / TIMES TBC
Past Concerts
‘Spanish Spectacular’ Last Night of the Proms with Richard Cock. James Grace and Carli Olivier from Carli Spanish Dance Productions perform with the Cape Town Festival Orchestra in unique arrangements of works for guitar, orchestra and castanets!
Date: Sat 8 June
Venue: Curro School, Hermanus
Time: 19:00
Booking: Webtickets
Date: Sat 1 June
Venue: Die Scheer, Drostdy Musuem, Swellendam
Time: 19:00
Booking: 082 448 8166
‘Spanish Spectacular’ Last Night of the Proms with Richard Cock. James Grace and Carli Olivier from Carli Spanish Dance Productions perform with the Eastern Cape Philharmonic Orchestra in unique arrangements of works for guitar, orchestra and castanets!
Sat 18 May: 17:00
Sun 19 May: 15:00
Venue: Feather Market Centre, Port Elizabeth
Booking: Computicket
‘Spanish Spectacular’ Last Night of the Proms with Richard Cock. James Grace and Carli Olivier from Carli Spanish Dance Productions perform with the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra in unique arrangements of works for guitar, orchestra and castanets!
Sat 25 May: 19:30
Sun 26 May: 15:00
Venue: Linder Auditorium, Wits University, Johannesburg
Booking: Computicket
James Grace presents a varied solo recital featuring works from his new album Andaluza – Music of Spain III.
Time: 19:30
Venue: Hermanus Music Society, Bouchard Finlayson Cellar, Western Cape
Booking: 021 799 8957
After a sold-out run in 2017 and more recently at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre in Johannesburg, RECUERDOS returns to Theatre on the Bay. Featuring James Grace with Carli Spanish Dance Productions and Ilse Moore underwater photography in an all-Spanish programme including music by Albeniz, Tárrega, De Falla and Rodrigo. Allow the sway of skirts electrified by the sounds of guitar and castanets transport you to the beauty and romance of Spain. Book now!
Time: 20:00
Venue: Pieter Toerien’s Theatre on the Bay, Camps Bay, Western Cape
Booking: Computicket
‘Spanish Spectacular’ Last Night of the Proms with the Cape Festival Orchestra and Richard Cock. James Grace and Carli Olivier from Carli Spanish Dance Productions perform with the CFO and Richard Cock in unique arrangements of works for guitar, orchestra and castanets!
Time: 20:00
Venue: City Hall, Darling Street, Cape Town.
Booking: Computicket
The Brooklyn Theatre launch of James Grace’s new CD Andaluza – Music of Spain III – the third in the Music of Spain series with works by Granados, Sainz de la Maza and Pujol. Also featuring a guest appearance by guitar duo Arianna Carini and Alexander Comninos.
Time: 15:00
Venue: Brooklyn Theatre, Pretoria, Gauteng Province
Booking: 012 460 6033 or www.brooklyntheatre.co.za
James Grace and flamenco guitarist Saudiq Khan perform their unique blend of Spanish and flamenco-inspired works.
Time: 13:00
Venue: S56 off R560, Scheerpoort, Gauteng Province
Booking: 012 207 1027
This performance also serves as the Winelands launch of James’s new album Andaluza – Music of Spain III.
Time: 20:15 (Gates open at 18:00)
Venue: Oude Libertas Amphitheatre, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Booking: Computicket
James Grace presents an all-Spanish recital featuring works from his new album Andaluza –Music of Spain III. Also on the programme a guest appearance by guitar duo Arianna Carini and Alexander Comninos.
Time: 20:00
Venue: Casa Labia, 192 Main Road, Muizenberg, Western Cape
Booking: 021 788 6068 or visit www.casalabia.co.za
James Grace and Christopher Duigan perform their unique repertoire of guitar and piano arrangements. All booking info musicrevival.co.za
Tour dates / venues:
BALLITO
Friday 25 January 7:00 pm
ASHTON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
LIONS RIVER
Saturday 26 January 6:00 pm
HIGHGATE WINE ESTATE CELLAR
Piggly Wiggly
PIETERMARITZBURG
Sunday 27 January 11:30 am
TATHAM ART GALLERY
KLOOF
Tuesday 29 January 7:30 pm
ST AGNES CHURCH
DURBAN
Wednesday 30 January 11:00 am
Private Residence, Musgrave
HILTON
Wednesday 30 January 7:00 pm
THE KNOLL
HOWICK
Thursday 31 January 7:00 pm
AMBER VALLEY AUDITORIUM
PIETERMARITZBURG
Friday 1 February 6:30 pm
CASA MEXICANA
James Grace presents a varied solo recital featuring works from his new album Andaluza – Music of Spain III.
Time: 16:00
Venue: Tolani Lounge, Helderberg Village
Booking: 021 855 4774