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WORLD SYMPHONY SERIES
THURSDAY, 30 MAY 2019, 7:30PM, PLAYHOUSE OPERA THEATRE Conductor:
Lykele Temmingh
Soloist:
Edith Peña, piano
Brahms
Piano Concerto No. 1 in d minor, Op. 15
Dvorák
Symphony No. 7 in d minor, Op. 70
THURSDAY, 6 JUNE 2019, 7:30PM, DURBAN CITY HALL
WINTER SEASON 2019 WITH OUTSTANDING SOLOISTS
Conductor:
Yasuo Shinozaki
Soloist:
Alexander Ramm, cello
Weber
Overture to Der Freischütz
Elgar
Cello Concerto in e minor, Op. 85
Sibelius
Symphony No. 1 in e minor, Op. 39
AND STAR CONDUCTORS, THE KZN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PROUDLY PRESENTS THE WINTER SEASON
OF
ITS
RENOWNED
WORLD SYMPHONY SERIES 2019 FROM 30 MAY TO 20 JUNE.
THURSDAY, 13 JUNE 2019, 7:30PM, DURBAN CITY HALL Conductor:
Yasuo Shinozaki
Soloist:
Sodi Braide, piano
Mozart
Overture to Idomeneo
Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488
Tchaikovsky
Symphony No. 1 in g minor, Op. 13, “Winter Daydreams”
THURSDAY, 20 JUNE 2019, 7:30PM, DURBAN CITY HALL Conductor:
Robert Moody
Soloist:
Ye-Eun Choi, violin
Vivaldi
The Four Seasons, Op. 8
Mendelssohn
The Hebrides, Op. 26, “Fingal’s Cave”
Mendelssohn
Symphony No. 5 in D Major, Op. 107, “Reformation”
Bongani Tembe, Artistic Director
“The
KZN
Philharmonic
is
committed
to
enriching the cultural life of South Africa’s diverse audiences by presenting world-class concerts and implementing education and community engagement programmes.”
Single tickets priced from R68 – R240 are available at Computicket. All concerts commence at 7:30pm at the Durban City Hall, except for Concert 1 which takes place at the Playhouse Opera Theatre. The City Hall and Playhouse precinct, including surrounding parking garages, is patrolled by a dedicated security team.
Edith Peña
Sodi Braide
Ye-Eun Choi
Alexander Ramm
Robert Moody
THE ARTISTS FEATURED IN THE KWAZULU-NATAL PHILHARMONIC’S WINTER SEASON 2019
Lykele Temmingh
The KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra
Yasuo Shinozaki
World Symphony Series
Winter Season 2019 22 MAY - 13 JUNE 2019, LINDER AUDITORIUM, PARKTOWN, JOHANNESBURG
Concert 1
22, 23 & 24 MAY 2019 | 19H30
Edith Peña
Yasuo Shinozaki
PIANO
CONDUCTOR
PROGRAMME Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 94 in G Major, “Surprise” Camille Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 2 in g minor, Op. 22 Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in d minor, Op. 120
Please note the additional Friday performance
Concert 2
29-30 MAY 2019 | 19H30
Alexander Ramm
Yasuo Shinozaki
CELLO
CONDUCTOR
PROGRAMME Carl Maria von Weber: Overture to Der Freischütz Edward Elgar: Cello Concerto in e minor, Op. 85 Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 1 in e minor, Op. 39
SEASON TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE JPO OFFICE ON 011 484 0446 UNTIL 8TH MAY, THEREAFTER SINGLE TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.
.COM, BY PHONE ON 0861 915 8000
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“The action of making and sharing great music is one of the most profound and uplifting experiences known to humanity. It is the surest way of bringing people of diverse ages and cultural backgrounds together in a spirit of harmony, goodwill and understanding.” BONGANI TEMBE - CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Concert 3
05-06 JUNE 2019 | 19H30
Sodi Braide
Arjan Tien
PIANO
CONDUCTOR
PROGRAMME Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488 Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 in a minor, Op. 56, “Scottish”
Concert 4
12-13 JUNE 2019 | 19H30
Ye-Eun Choi
Robert Moody
VIOLIN
CONDUCTOR
PROGRAMME Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Op. 8 Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90
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CONTENTS
COVER IMAGE Sanele Xaba WARDROBE MaXhosa MAKE UP Precious Xaba PHOTO Marijke Willems
cover story
14 MAXHOSA IS STIRRING UP A MORE CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE FUTURE FOR FASHION Creativity can be a means of communicating ideas, cultures and heritage. It can help connect people from across the globe and, certainly, it
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This year, the Department of Arts and Culture’s calendar of activities for Africa Month was packed full of exciting celebrations of the African continent.
32 SOUTH AFRICAN PAVILION OPENS AT THE 58TH LA BIENNALE DI VENEZIA The intimate official opening launch of the South
can take you many places. For award-winning
African Pavilion at the 58th International Art
South African textile and knitwear designer
Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia brought the
Laduma Ngxokolo, creativity has taken him
local and international art fraternity under one roof.
and his innovative, homegrown knitwear brand MaXhosa across the globe. Most recently, it’s seen him partner up with one of the world’s most famous gins, Bombay Sapphire, on a new
WE ARE AFRICAN: CELEBRATING AFRICA DAY
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PHOTOGRAPHY IS A LIVING LANGUAGE One of the most progressive and boundary-breaking
global campaign, writes Dave Mann.
training institutions in South Africa, The Market Photo Workshop, is turning 30 this year.
arts & culture
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PERMISSION TO FAIL Today, the 30-year-old Market Theatre Laboratory is one of the premier training facilities of its kind
20 THE POWER OF STORYTELLING: GREGORY MAQOMA’S EXIT/EXIST
in Southern Africa and has been recognised on multiple platforms for creating excellent theatre
Gregory Maqoma explores his personal and
that engages with human rights issues.
national history as a descendant of the great Xhosa Chief Jongumsobomvu Maqoma with his timeless solo piece Exit/Exist for Africa Month 2019.
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MUSEUMS, MEMORIALS AND MONUMENTS With this contribution to Creative Feel, Dr Noel Lungile Zwelidumile Solani of the DITSONG:
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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT VRYSTAAT ARTS FESTIVAL The Vrystaat Arts Festival has an enormous artistic offering in 2019.
46 SEMPRE OPERA RETURNS TO JOBURG THEATRE
Museums of South Africa’s National Museum of
Sempre Opera will be staging one of the most
Cultural History takes a look at the liberation
popular operas of all time, the heart-breaking, yet
struggle narratives in South Africa, with a focus on
beloved classic, Verdi’s La traviata from 22 June 2019
museums, memorials and monuments.
on the Mandela Stage at Joburg Theatre .
48 CREATIVE ENERGIES COLLIDE AT THE 2019 STANDARD BANK JAZZ FESTIVAL IN MAKHANDA
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COMPLEXION, PIGMENT AND HUE
Reatile Moalusi’s latest solo exhibition Molelo
The Standard Bank Jazz Festival in Makhanda runs
Wa Badimo, which is on at Absa Gallery until 14 June
from 27 June – 7 July and boasts plenty of diverse
2019, is centred around an appreciation and
players from across the world.
52 20 YEARS OF MTN’S SUPPORT FOR ARTS AND CULTURE DEVELOPMENT Since 1998, MTN has been one of the country’s most prominent supporters of the development of arts and culture in South Africa, with a particular
celebration of individuality.
lifestyle and entertainment 74 78
CINEMA NOUVEAU CD REVIEWS
focus on arts education.
58 BEING BUSINESS SAVVY DOESN’T MEAN SELLING OUT In navigating an arts and culture landscape characterised by exclusion and privilege, emerging
contributors 66
CREATIVITY @ WORK
Dave Mann explores the interdisciplinary language of
artist Heidi Sincuba.
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CONSTANT & CULTURAL
Michelle Constant comments on anti-LGBTQI+ laws
across Africa.
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BUSINESS & ARTS
Ashraf Johaardien looks at creative highways and
digital byways.
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LITERARY LANDSCAPES
South African artists need to acknowledge that developing entrepreneurial skills and positioning themselves as economic players is as integral to their practice as making art, writes Julie Diphofa.
60 NORVAL FOUNDATION TO HOST FIRST SURVEY OF WILLIAM KENTRIDGE’S SCULPTURES Norval Foundation will present the first survey of internationally acclaimed artist William Kentridge’s sculptural practice, entitled Why Should I Hesitate? Sculpture, opening in Cape Town in August.
Indra Wussow visits one of Joburg’s hidden musical treasures.
EDITOR’S NOTE
IF NOT NOW, WHEN? “The time has come,” the Walrus said, “To talk of many things: Of shoes – and ships – and sealing-wax – Of cabbages – and kings – And why the sea is boiling hot – And whether pigs have wings.” (Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking Glass)
N
ow, though I don’t feel like that old walrus at all, the time has indeed come to talk of many things. There are an infinite number of tasks still to be done and If not now, when? When is the time ever right for change? How about now? DeskLink/Creative Feel has just been commissioned to publish some exciting coffee table books about art, heritage as
well as cultural travels. The time has come to go back to my first love of designing and producing special projects related to Creative Feel. I will be standing down as editor of Creative Feel to find the headspace for all this new creativity, but I will be staying on as an ‘elder’ and co-publisher together with Chris. Of course, as publisher, I will still be involved in the magazine, the content, the general look and feel, the clients, and even more in our digital presence as it grows. All this should keep me very happy and young at heart. After all, if not now, when? There are also many things to talk about in Creative Feel, things that need young, energetic input with the ever-changing partnership between print and digital publishing and to preserve the legacy of Creative Feel and expand its presence. Who could be more suited do just that for Creative Feel than Tammy, my deputy editor for many years, who has been so important to the success of the publication. Tammy has always been the person who steps in whenever needed, getting things done, providing inspiration and much more. She is the person who often keeps everything focused, the contributors, our deadlines, getting things together for going to print and of course, she knows the CF environment really well. We have a young team with wonderful energy and great ideas in place, Tammy, together with Zama, our marketing livewire who is so liked by our clients and gets the actual advertisements that are so essential for any publication, make a great combination. Leigh, our designer, and Angie, our social media presence, complete the team and altogether provide great synergy. While I was recently in Cape Town exploring the wonderful Norval Museum and seeing the new John Kani play at the Fugard Theatre, the team basically managed this, the June issue, the youth month issue, and they came up with a great fresh, young issue – in spite of all the public holidays and the challenge of keeping to deadlines, well done. The time has come. It will be fun and I look forward to a continuing creative role.
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Mandela University. Imiso is currently owned by Dyalvane and Poswa, and employs a team of highly skilled artists to create the best possible output at planned intervals in a way that seeks to improve the competitiveness and profitability of the enterprise.
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Joburg Ballet’s sleek, glittering
Unbound comes to Joburg Theatre in July
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oburg Ballet brings a spark and crackle to midwinter with four sleekly neo-classical ballets at
Ana Paulino, Claudia Monja and Monike Cristina in Wakanda PHOTO Lauge Sorensen
Joburg Theatre from 5 to 14 July. In a glittering collection of works collectively entitled Unbound, the
company showcases four riveting ballets, including two world premieres, which are set to ignite the stage with the sweep and surge of 21st-century ballet at its best. The two world premieres in Unbound are choreographer Shannon Glover’s I Think, Therefore I Am and choreographer
Mozart, it explores ideas of personal energies with vigour and quirky humour. Joburg Ballet offers a range of affordable ticketing options for Unbound, including half price on opening night, a budget-priced morning matinee with all seats just R100, and discounts for pensioners and groups.
Kitty Phetla’s Wakanda. For her ballet, Glover, who was recently on a three-week
BOOKING INFORMATION
choreographic fellowship at The Center for Ballet and the
TICKET PRICES: Friday 5 July at 19:30 – Half price:
Arts at New York University, is drawing inspiration from
R100 – R238; Saturday 6 July, Friday 12 July at 19:30;
French philosopher René Descartes.
Saturday 6 July, Sunday 7 July, Saturday 13 July, Sunday
Kitty Phetla’s Wakanda, an expanded version of
14 July at 15:00 – Standard Prices: R200 – R475; Wednesday
the Breaking Ballet episode made for Joburg Ballet’s
10 July at 11:00 – All tickets R100
partnership with branding company TBWA Hunt Lascaris
WHERE: Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein
last year, is set in the fictional African country of Wakanda,
BOOK NOW: At Joburg Theatre Box Office or tel. 0861 670 670;
ruled by Black Panther.
or online at www.joburgtheatre.com or www.webtickets.co.za
Also featured in Unbound is the Johannesburg premiere
Patrons can also book and pay via the Nedbank app and at
of Belgian choreographer Kevin Durwael’s Transcendence,
selected Pick n Pay stores (full list at
a dynamic show-stopper that emerged as the highlight
www.webtickets.co.za/pnpoutlets.aspx)
of a ballet gala in Cape Town in which Joburg Ballet took part last November. The fourth work in Unbound is Esther Nasser’s The Angel Trilogy. To music by The Rolling Stones, Chopin and
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Keep up to date with the company on our social media platforms; Facebook.com/joburgballet, Instagram.com/joburgballet, @JoburgBallet or online at www.joburgballet.com
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a pure delight
he beautiful and serene Casta Diva Boutique Hotel, nestled on the northern slopes of the Magaliesberg in Pretoria, is a place to escape the madness of the day-to-day. If you are searching for a place to relax and enjoy some of the
natural beauty South Africa has to offer, book a room at this four-star boutique hotel and spoil yourself with some affordable luxury. Not only do they offer the most amazing accommodation, but there is also a true fine dining restaurant where your taste buds can enjoy a culinary adventure from breakfast to dinner. The culinary team has also designed some amazing game dishes – be daring and hunt your game at Charisma! Casta Diva Boutique Hotel is the perfect place where guests who require a peaceful environment to ‘go home to’ and relax; the tranquillity of the property will soon have you forgetting about the
Boutique Hotel A unique venue, nestled high on the northern slopes of the Magaliesberg amidst peaceful and tranquil surroundings that offer stunning views and an unsurpassed setting of natural beauty and elegance in an oasis of peace and serenity in the city.
hustle and bustle of every-day life and stress. So indulge yourself… As they often collaborate with up-and-coming performers, you might be lucky enough to stay when they have a show in the intimate Vissi d’Arte Theatre/Art Gallery.
On stage at Casta Diva’s Vissi d’Arte Theatre in June: Liza with a ‘T’ starring Tonya Koenderman Tonya Koenderman is back in town with her one-woman hit show, Liza with a ‘T’, directed by Neil Lessick. This critically acclaimed production is a tribute to the great Liza Minnelli and has been performed to sold-out houses in Port Elizabeth, East London, Grahamstown, Durban, Cape Town, Namibia, Bloemfontein and Johannesburg.
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The show tells the story of Minnelli’s life – her close relationship with her father, her struggle to conquer drug and alcohol abuse, her many relationships, and of the influence that her mother Judy Garland had over her. But mainly, the show pays tribute to the songs Minnelli made famous: ‘Cabaret’, ‘Mein Herr’, ‘Maybe This Time’, ‘New York, New York’, ‘All That Jazz’ and many more. Hours of careful study of Minnelli’s moves and music has resulted in a show that has brought great success for Koenderman. Her impersonation is so impressive that she was invited to star in the look-alike, sound-alike show Stars in Your Eyes in 1996. This lead to her being the only local artist to perform in the international show Beyond Belief, which ran for 18 months at the Sun City Extravaganza. Liza with a ‘T’ will be on at Casta Diva’s Vissi d’Arte Theatre in Pretoria on 22 June. Tickets are R140. To book, email info@castadiva.co.za or WhatsApp 081 542 4449. Visit their website today, www.castadiva.co.za, and book a room at Casta Diva Boutique Hotel. You could also like the Facebook pages to stay up-to-date on the special events they offer: Casta Diva The Place To; Casta Diva’s Charisma; and Casta Diva’s Vissi d’Arte. Give yourself something special as winter tightens its grip on our country, visit Casta Diva Boutique Hotel – the one place where you can truly just… be. CF
RMB Turbine Art Fair 2019
The seventh edition of the RMB Turbine Art Fair (RMB TAF) is coming up next month, and will be the most substantial Fair yet. Since its inception in 2013, RMB TAF has grown extensively year on year, and will be held from 12 to 14 July 2019 with a preview evening on 11 July.
T
his year, RMB TAF will move out of Turbine Hall
RMB TAF is an all-encompassing cultural experience
and will take place in a new location: 10 Fricker
for visitors, with artisanal food and beverages, vibrant
Road, Illovo. ‘Our vision for TAF has always been
entertainment and an interactive public programme. It
to develop young artists and grow the market
differentiates itself from other South African art fairs
for African art and elevate art collecting across a wider
through its accessible pricing strategy. The selling price of
market. South Africans have really embraced this Fair
artworks generally falls between R1 000 and R50 000, which
since the beginning and we are delighted to be moving to a
presents opportunities for savvy investors and new buyers to
bigger venue in 2019. Visitors will be able to view exciting
extend their collections easily, and for new artists to thrive
installations, larger gallery spaces and a more conceptually
off this talent platform.
curated Fair but in the relaxed environment that has always
Galleries representing established and emerging artists,
been the signature of Turbine Art Fair,’ says Fair Founder,
art organisations, collectives, and original projects, present
Glynis Hyslop.
their efforts side by side, creating a synergy that is infectious
Proudly partnered for a second year by RMB, TAF
for all who visit.
is a unique South African art collaboration that brings together galleries and artists from around the country to
For more info: www.turbineartfair.co.za
present and sell works. As a talent brand, RMB nurtures and celebrates creativity widely, making this partnership a natural extension of the Bank’s respect for the possibilities
DATES: 12 – 14 July 2019
that creativity unleashes. Enabling access to the arts by
VENUE: 10 Fricker Road, Illovo, Johannesburg
supporting and exposing emerging artists, attracting diverse
TICKETS: R120 via Webtickets or R150 at door
audiences and existing and new collectors, demonstrates
WEEKEND PASS: R250 via webtickets or R300 at door
RMB’s commitment to transforming lives through the
CHILDREN: R100 (4 years and older, includes access to
growth of the creative economy.
children’s arts area and children’s walkabout on a first-come,
‘The RMB Turbine Art Fair thoughtfully extends the
first-served basis)
visual arts market in an environment that is dynamic,
STUDENTS & PENSIONERS: R100 at door and R80 via
accessible and strongly African,’ says Alison Badenhorst,
Webtickets (Friday only)
Head of RMB Corporate Marketing.
VIP OPENING NIGHT (11th July): R800 via Webtickets only
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