Conductor Guido Mancusi joins the Free State Symphony Orchestra for one night only

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A Breath of Winds is taking place at the Odeion in Bloemfontein on the 3rd of October. Under the baton of acclaimed Austrian-Italian conductor and composer Guido Mancusi, the concert places the expressive power of the woodwind family in the spotlight, with finalists of the International Woodwind Competition appearing as soloists. Coordinator of the competition Danré Strydom joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about this 3rd annual event. Sharon de Kock, violinist at the Free State Symphony Orchestra also joins in on the conversation to share their excitement about the finalists that will join them on stage. Tickets are available at Webtickets.
9 Sep English South Africa Performing Arts · Visual Arts

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