Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens speaks to the team from the Odeion School of Music to find out what they have in store at the International Woodwind Competition.

The inaugural bi-annual International Woodwind Competition (IWC) in 2022, spearheaded by Prof. Danre Strydom and her dedicated team, marked a significant triumph. Showcasing extraordinary talent, the 2022 edition comprised three rounds, culminating in a captivating final performance with the Free State Symphony Orchestra. Jacob Schweitzer [Saxophone], Austria, and Daniel Spies [Flute], South Africa, emerged as the deserving winners of the inaugural IWC.

Come and experience the Winds of Change with Conductor Julien Benichou and Rising Stars of the International Woodwind Competition.

The Free State Symphony Orchestra is excited to present Winds of Change on 28 September 2024 at 19:30 at the Odeion, conducted by the renowned Julien Benichou. 

This dynamic concert will feature the finalists of the International Woodwind Competition as soloists, showcasing their exceptional talent and technical brilliance. The programme includes Weber’s dramatic Overture to Oberon and culminates with Schumann’s Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120, a masterpiece known for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth.

Tickets for Winds of Change are available on Quicket (https://qkt.io/WindsOfChange) at R200 for adults, R150 for students over 18, and R70 for learners under 18. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience an evening of extraordinary music and witness the next generation of woodwind virtuosos. 

For more information, contact Luzanne Eigelaar at fsso@ufs.ac.za or 051 401 2342.

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