Come along and enjoy an hour of exquisite Spanish-guitar music at the Pringle Bay United church on Saturday 11 April.
Pringle Proms is delighted to present Flavours of Spain, an exquisite solo-guitar recital by celebrated South African guitarist James Grace, on Wednesday 11 April at 12:00 at the Pringle Bay United churchin 397 Park Street in the town.
He brings to Pringle Bay a varied and exciting programme drawn from his three all-Spanish studio albums, including music from his most recent release, Andaluza – Music of Spain III. Featured works include “Serenata Española” by Joaquin Malats, “Spanish Dance No 5” by Enrique Granados and a selection of works by Francisco Tárrega, including the hauntingly beautiful “Recuerdos de la Alhambra”.
Recognised as one of South Africa’s most accomplished and versatile musicians, Grace maintains an extensive performance schedule throughout Southern Africa, Europe and the UAE. He has appeared as a guest soloist with every established South African orchestra and has performed at all the major National Arts Festivals.
Andaluza – Music of Spain III, his seventh solo studio album, recorded under his independently-owned label Stringwise Records, was awarded the South African Music Award (SAMA) for Best Instrumental Album 2019. His achievements also include the KANNA Award for Best Male Artist at the ABSA Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees and the KykNet Fiësta Award for Best Solo Production.
A graduate of the Royal College of Music in London, Grace made history as the first guitarist to receive the Tagore Gold Medal, awarded annually to the institution’s most outstanding student. He is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Town, directing the classical-guitar programme at the South African College of Music.
Pringle Proms, Brian Berkman’s series of at-home and unplugged food-focused events, is expanding to now also offer recitals in the larger setting of the Pringle Bay United church, which can accommodate up to 150 people.
The hour-long performance (without interval) will be between 12 noon and 1pm so guests are free to enjoy lunch in the village of Pringle Bay after.
Advance tickets are R150 each at Quicket (https://www.quicket.co.za/events/363234-an-hour-of-exquisite-spanish-guitar-at-the-pringle-bay-united-church/) but tickets will also be available at the door for R200 in cash or R220 by card.
Doors open from 11:30 and the performance will begin promptly at noon.
