When most classical musicians think about performance preparation wine pairings rarely enter the equation. But for pianist Ida Pelliccioli the marriage of music and viticulture represents an exciting frontier in concert experience.
On 24 February the Gereformeerde kerk in Sandbaai will host an unprecedented musical experiment as Pelliccioli presents an all-Bach recital paired with carefully selected wines. The evening, beginning with registration at 17:45, promises to challenge traditional concert formats through what she calls “oenological concerts”.
Pelliccioli’s ambitious programme showcases Johann Sebastian Bach’s genius as interpreted by piano masters across centuries.
The evening features Bach-Busoni “Chorale Preludes” (BWV 639 and 659), the monumental “Prelude, Fugue and Allegro in E-flat Major” (BWV 998), and Bach-Liszt’s powerful “Preludes and Fugues in both A Minor (BWV 543) and B Minor (BWV 544)”.The recital concludes with two jewels: Bach-Kempff’s delicate “Siciliano from the Flute and Harpsichord Sonata No 2” (BWV 1031) and the tour-de-force Bach-Brahms “Chaconne in D Minor” for left hand alone (BWV 1004).
Raka’s Sauvignon Blanc and Quinary will complement the evening’s musical journey.
The concert begins at 18:30 in the historic church on Bergsig Street, following wine and canapés from 17:45. This intimate venue provides the perfect acoustic setting for Pelliccioli’s exploration of how sensory experiences can enhance musical appreciation.
