Alive String Quartet in Concert

8 August • 14:00

(60 min)

R180 (at the door) • R170 (pre-sales) • R160 (Friends of the KKNK)

Included in the Klassique package

Civic Centre

WITH Petrus de Beer (violin), Renée van der Westhuizen (violin), Emile de Roubaix (viola) and Anjulie de Vos-Nock (cello)

This string quartet recital blends classical and contemporary music with engaging storytelling and compelling narration. Each composition is reimagined as a vivid narrative, providing the audience with deeper insight and context. Enjoy beloved classics by composers such as Vivaldi, Haydn, Beethoven, and Piazzolla, alongside modern hits infused with a classical touch by The Beatles, Coldplay, and more. Immerse yourself in the rich sounds of the string quartet and the timeless allure of classical string instruments. The recital is followed by a free music discussion with the artists upstairs in the Banqueting Hall.

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