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TRUE WORKS OF HEART.
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Art is an expression of who you are. It’s about putting yourself out there for the whole world to see. It takes sacrifice, hard work and, above all, heart. Just look at the winners of the 2020 Standard Bank Young Artist Awards. Whether they’re reflecting social injustice in paint, paving the way for women through dance, changing the face of theatre or bringing the sounds of Mzansi to the world, each artist has poured their heart into their art. And they hope to capture yours at the 2020 National Arts Festival. Left to right: Jefferson Tshabalala (theatre), Sisonke Xonti (jazz), Lulu Mlangeni (dance), Blessing Ngobeni (art) and Nthato Mokgata (music).
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THURSDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2019, 7:30PM, DURBAN CITY HALL Conductor: Wolfram Christ Soloist: Avigail Bushakevitz, violin Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, “Turkish” Mozart Symphony No. 39 in E-flat Major THURSDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2019, 7:30PM, DURBAN CITY HALL CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY IN SOUTH AFRICA Conductor: Daniel Boico Soloist: Matilda Lloyd, trumpet Choirs: Clermont Community Choir Durban Symphonic Choir Joyful Sounds SA Singers Koapeng Overture to Thina sizwe Hofmeyr Partita Africana Haydn Concerto for Trumpet in E-flat Major Handel And the glory from Messiah Sibisi, N Uz’ungangilahli Jehova Sibisi, Q Nkosi Sihawukele from Zulu Mass in B-flat Sibisi, Q Mvana kaNkulunkulu from Zulu Mass in B-flat Moerane Ruri’, ruri’, ketso tsa Rabohle Haydn Sing the Lord, ye voices all from Die Schöpfung (The Creation) Mendelssohn Blessed are the men who fear Him from Elijah Mendelssohn Thanks be to God from Elijah
SERIES 2019 FROM 31 OCTOBER TO THURSDAY, 14 NOVEMBER 2019, 7:30PM, DURBAN CITY HALL Conductor: Roderick Cox Soloist: Dmitry Shishkin, piano Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin Tchaikovksy Piano Concerto No. 1 in b-flat minor Brahms Symphony No. 4 in e minor
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THURSDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2019, 7:30PM, DURBAN CITY HALL Conductor: Conrad van Alphen Soloist: Megan-Geoffrey Prins, piano Dvorák Carnival Overture Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 in f minor Dvorák Symphony No. 9 in e minor, “From the New World” Bongani Tembe, Artistic Director
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Dmitry Shishkin
Avigail Bushakevitz
Matilda Lloyd
Roderick Cox
Megan-Geoffrey Prins
Daniel Boico SOME OF THE ARTISTS FEATURED IN THE KZN PHILHARMONIC’S SPRING SEASON 2019
Wolfram Christ
The KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra
Clermont Community Choir
Conrad van Alphen
World Symphony Series
Spring Season 2019 23 OCTOBER – 15 NOVEMBER, LINDER AUDITORIUM, PARKTOWN, JOHANNESBURG
Concert Linda Nteleza
Njabulo Mthimkhulu
Wolfram Christ
SOPRANO
BARITONE
CONDUCTOR
23 October at 7:30pm
PROGRAMME
24 October at 7:30pm
George Gershwin: Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture
25 October at 11:00am
George Gershwin: Porgy and Bess: Bess, You Is My Woman Now
George Gershwin: Porgy and Bess: Summertime Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 1 in D Major, “Titan”
Jointly performed by the Johannesburg and KZN Philharmonic Orchestras An additional Friday morning performance has been scheduled for your convenience & enjoyment
Concer t Dmitry Shishkin
Daniel Boico
PIANO
CONDUCTOR
30 October at 7:30pm
PROGRAMME
31 October at 7:30pm
Camille Saint-Saëns: Danse macabre Frédéric Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in e minor Alexander Borodin: Symphony No. 2 in b minor
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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
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Roderick Cox
PIANO
CONDUCTOR
6 November at 7:30pm
PROGRAMME
7 November at 7:30pm
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Overture to Abduction from Seraglio Sergei Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in e minor
Concer t Matilda Lloyd
Conrad van Alphen
TRUMPET
CONDUCTOR
13 November at 7:30pm
PROGRAMME
14 November at 7:30pm
George Frideric Handel: Water Music: 3. Allegro, 6. Air, 11. Allegro, 12. Alla Hornpipe
15 November at 11:00am
Gustav Holst: The Planets
Franz Joseph Haydn: Concerto for Trumpet in E-flat Major
An additional Friday morning performance has been scheduled for your convenience & enjoyment
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CONTENTS
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COVER IMAGE The TOK.TOKKIE 1.0 BASA Awards Trophy by Ralph Borland PHOTO Leigh Forrest
The Joburg Film Festival, which is set to showcase the finest films from more than 16 countries, aims to curate, elevate and celebrate the best stars and films from across Africa and the world, and runs from 19 to 24 November 2019.
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32 JOBURG FILM FESTIVAL SHOWCASES WORLD-CLASS TALENT
THE 22ND ANNUAL BASA AWARDS
36 TELLING AUTHENTIC STORIES IN SOUTH AFRICA’S PREMIER FILM DESTINATION Navigating the film and television industry in
The 22nd Annual Business and Arts South
South Africa is no easy task. Through the work of
Africa (BASA) Awards in partnership with
the Gauteng Film Commission, however, emerging
Hollard were held at Beechwood Gardens in
and established filmmakers alike are receiving the
Hyde Park in October.
support and development they need to further their craft, and the industry as a whole.
26 THE 5 ARTISTS CHANGING THE FACE OF THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY
40 TOXIC MASCULINITY & THE TRAUMA OF SOUTH AFRICA’S PAST
This November sees five of South Africa’s most
Since its premiere at the Venice Film Festival earlier
innovative and talented artistic individuals
this year, Oliver Hermanus’ latest film, Moffie, has
being awarded one of the country’s most sought-
garnered extensive critical acclaim.
after arts prizes. Blessing Ngobeni, Nthato Mokgata, Lulu Mlangeni, Jefferson Tshabalala, and Sisonke Xonti join the ranks of the Standard Bank Young Artists.
28 THE ROLEX ARTS WEEKEND: A CELEBRATION OF CREATIVE COLLABORATION More than 200 renowned artists and arts leaders from South Africa and around the world will gather at Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre Centre on
42 AERODYNAMIC SHAPES: TABLEWARE OF THE 1950S AND 1960S Corine Meyer, curator of Ceramics and Precious Metals at the DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History, explores fashionable tableware of the 1950s and 1960s in the DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History collection.
46 BONGANI TEMBE: 25 YEARS AT THE HELM OF THE KZN PHIL
8 and 9 February 2020 to attend the Rolex Arts
For the past 25 years, Bongani Tembe has been
Weekend, a celebration of the Rolex Mentor and
extremely successful in leading the KwaZulu-Natal
Protégé Arts Initiative.
Philharmonic Orchestra.
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‘WE ARE WHAT WE SPEAK’ The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization declared 2019 as the International Year
Following the success of Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s
of Indigenous Languages. This topic is of particular
Boléro at Joburg Theatre, Vuyani Dance Theatre
importance in South Africa, where language is deeply
returns to Johannesburg for the annual Vuyani Week
connected to heritage and identity.
to close off their twentieth-anniversary celebrations.
52 JOBURG ZOO FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AND NIGHT MARKET: A TREAT FOR ALL AGES The brand-new, annual Joburg Zoo Festival of Lights will feature a delightful collection of
lifestyle and entertainment
night market at the Joburg Zoo.
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JOURNEYING INTO BRONZE
contributors
illuminated life-size animal characters offering classical, harmonious entertainment, food and craft
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64 THE YEAR OF LOOKING BACK TO MOVE FORWARD
2019 has been an incredible year for Nkhensani Rihlampfu, and now, one of his unique
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BOOK REVIEWS CD REVIEWS ENCORE: DR NOEL SOLANI
BUSINESS & ARTS
rope and wood sculptures has been cast in bronze
Ashraf Johaardien gives a personal account of
by Dionysus Sculpture Works and will soon be
the BASA Awards.
permanently installed at Absa Towers in Johannesburg.
62 JOBURG BALLET SCHOOL AND SATELLITE SCHOOLS
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CREATIVITY @ WORK Dave Mann visits Themba Khumalo in his studio.
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CONSTANT & CULTURAL
Joburg Ballet believes in nurturing new talent,
Michelle Constant explores the complexity
regardless of background or location. The company
of sponsorship.
runs three Satellite Schools in Soweto, Alexandra and Braamfontein and admission is through an annual open audition.
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LITERARY LANDSCAPES Indra Wussow meets with Israeli writer Lizzie Doron.
EDITOR’S LETTER
THE CONTINUED SUCCESS OF THE CREATIVE ECONOMY
W
elcome to the November issue of Creative Feel! This month, we continue on from October in celebrating excellence and innovation in the arts with the Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) Awards, the Standard Bank Young Artist Awards and the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative.
Congratulations to all the BASA Awards recipients! Particularly, of course, to the
DeskLink Media/Creative Feel and Vuyani Dance Theatre (VDT) teams. As I wrote in September, our relationship with Gregory Maqoma and VDT goes back over a decade and we are all incredibly proud of our media partnership and the coffee table book that we produced together: Looking Back to Move Forward. That there is such a wealth of businesses supporting the arts is thrilling – thank you for making the creative space such a thriving and exciting place to be. Thank you also to the BASA team for making the BASA Awards such a fantastic celebration of the arts. This year’s group of Standard Bank Young Artist Award winners need very little introduction to Creative Feel readers. They are all incredibly talented young creators and we so look forward to seeing what they produce over the next year. Congratulations to Lulu PHOTO Matthew Jordaan
Mlangeni, Nthato Mokgata (also known by his stage name Spoek Mathambo), Jefferson Tshabalala, Blessing Ngobeni and Sisonke Xonti – it is so well deserved! We would also like to extend our congratulations to Bongani Tembe, the CEO and Artistic Director of both the KwaZulu-Natal and Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestras, who has been at the helm of the KZN Phil for 25 years and has been incredibly successful in the financial turnaround of both orchestras. As part of an ongoing exploration into how, through strengthening the creative industries, we can significantly grow the economy, we take a look at the film industry in SA this month. One organisation that is leading the way in terms of growing the film industry is the Gauteng Film Commission, which plays a multi-faceted role in the audio-visual industry and is helping filmmakers to tell authentic stories in South Africa’s premier film destination. Hope you enjoy the issue!
Tammy Rolex Arts Initiative mentor Sir David Adjaye with protégée Mariam Kamara (Architecture)
P.S. Don’t forget to scan the QR codes scattered throughout this issue to watch some interesting videos or look at some of the stunning pictures we couldn’t fit in print.
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Africa and Zimbabwe, and their work exhibited internationally. A variety of approaches have been experimented with, from using hacked toys to store-bought components, to the Little Bird kit platform – a multipurpose platform for making wire work automatons developed by African Robots in collaboration with Technology Will Save Us and Hirsch&Mann. CF
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DITSONG: National Museum of Natural History
DITSONG: Pioneer Museum
Be inspired by the extent of the variety of South African animals and fossils on display. See life forms that existed before dinosaurs and explore our human evolution.
You are invited to our paradise of country indulgence. The farmstead represents the lifestyle of a pioneer in the 19th century. Witness candle making, soap manufacturing and bread baking in an outdoor oven. Celebrate children’s parties, country weddings and festivals at this museum.
DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History We explore our origins, history and culture through exhibitions such as rock paintings and engravings of the San hunter gatherers; thousand year-old Iron Age figurines from Schroda in the Limpopo Province; Dipitsa ke bophelo demonstrating women’s artistic skills with clay and the Marabastad exhibition - a true example of a cosmopolitan and fully integrated rainbow nation before apartheid.
DITSONG: Sammy Marks Museum This Victorian-style 40 room mansion displays the life of the elite in the late 1800s. It also reflects the true spirit of entrepreneurship as represented by the homestead of Sammy Marks who created an empire over a period of 40 years.
DITSONG: Willem Prinsloo Agricultural Museum DITSONG: National Museum of Military History This is the spiritual and symbolic home for soldiers and military veterans, a reminder of the great deeds of heroism and sacrifice during various wars and armed struggles.
DITSONG: Tswaing Meteorite Crater A visit to this crater is a refreshing excursion to explore nature’s bounty. Enjoy a 7.2km hiking trail, birdwatching and complete the tour with a braai at the picnic site.
This Museum represents aspects of South African agricultural history. It has a large collection of farming implements, tractors and animal drawn vehicles. Visit the historic farmyard (1880-1920) with indigenous domesticated farm animals such as Nguni and Afrikaner cattle, Colebrook pigs, Painted Persian sheep and indigenous chickens. By prior booking, visitors can see and experience various demonstrations, including candle making, milking of cows, roasting of coffee beans and baking bread. We also distil mampoer and liqueurs.
Get in touch... DITSONG: Kruger Museum This is the home of President Paul Kruger and his wife Gezina. The exhibitions highlight his life as President and his mission to fight against British imperialism, his life in exile, the presidential coach and tokens of honour.
www.ditsong.org.za Ditsong Museums of South Africa @DitsongMuseumsSA @DitsongMuseumsSA
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estled on the northern slopes of the Magaliesberg mountain range, this stunningly beautiful hotel is the ideal hideaway from the hustle and bustle of Gauteng. Here, people
come together to have fun and relax. With a choice of 30 luxurious rooms in different price ranges, beautiful gardens, on-site entertainment and access to hiking trails on the mountain, Casta Diva truly offers an escape from the hectic cities. Little treasures can be found spread over the property – of almost two hectares
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.
– among breathtaking views and serene surroundings. One does not expect to find such a tranquil environment so near to the activities of the busy city. Perfect for a retreat on any day of the week. Their 40-seater Charisma Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from á la carte menus. It is also open to the public for bookings. Charisma delivers exactly what the name suggests – charm, personality, appeal, magnetism and allure. Booking for this delightful restaurant is essential. Take that special someone, enjoy a weekend away at Pretoria’s best-kept secret, and experience the elegance and rejuvenation of Casta Diva Boutique Hotel. Casta Diva’s Vissi d’Arte Theatre/Art Gallery’s name is inspired by the famous soprano’s aria, taken from Act II of Tosca by Giacomo Puccini. The aria begins with:
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‘I lived for my art, I lived for love, I never did harm to a living soul!’ It is only natural, then, that the main focus of the venue is the exposure and development of arts and culture. So, if you are on the look-out for new talent, or if you are new talent waiting to announce yourself, Casta Diva’s Vissi d’Arte truly is the perfect place to show off your talents. Vissi d’Arte has a nice line-up of shows by artists of various disciplines, these events are updated on the Facebook page [Casta Diva’s Vissi d’Arte]. So, spoil yourself or a loved one and take a break to enjoy the things that are important in life – love, health and happiness. Visit their website at www.castadiva.co.za and view the rooms to find the one that will fit just right. Casta Diva, the place where you can break away, winddown, breathe and simply just… be. For bookings, contact Casta Diva via email: info@castadiva.co.za, call 012 542 4449 or call or WhatsApp 081 542 4449. CF
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of this portrayed by an artist. This is not the easiest of tasks, but if done correctly, that artist can take you to a whole new world and show you a little piece of ‘magic’ through the most beautiful music in the world and angelic vocals. Casta Diva Boutique Hotel is very proud to announce that they have a very exciting upcoming concert, Concert of Dreams, with local, world-class artists. South African opera stars Anina Wasserman (soprano), Chris Mostert (tenor), Linette van der Merwe (mezzosoprano), Thabang Senekal (baritone) and Albert Aldrich (baritone), accompanied on piano by the legendary Susan Steenkamp-Swanepoel, will be performing opera arias and duets from operas like Verdi’s much-loved La Traviata, Rigoletto and Falstaff, Saint-Saëns’ Samson and Delilah and Gounod’s Romeo and Juliet, just to name a few. The audience can also look forward to much-loved arias from operettas like Stolz’s Frühjahrsparade and a Neapolitan favourite or two. As an added bonus, the audience will also be indulged with the amazing piano arrangements by famous South African pianist Martin Lane. Lane will be performing various arrangements of well-known opera arias, symphonies and much-loved songs. Be sure not to miss this one-night-only concert at the beautiful Casta Diva Boutique Hotel in Pretoria (67 Albatros Street, Ninapark) on Saturday 30 November 2019 at 19:00. Dress code: Smart. Entry is free but a donation to the artists will be required. As this concert takes place in Casta Diva’s Charisma Restaurant, seats are limited. Book now on 071 141 4938, 081 542 4449 or 012 542 4449. Be sure to support local artists. Remember, together we can let the arts live. CF
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