Hungarian Trio

On a lazy autumn afternoon in May, The Hungarian Trio entertained a receptive audience to a very user-friendly programme of popular music. Nerina von Mayer (flute), Gabor Jeney (violin) and Donat Pellei (double bass)  from Cape Town are well known musicians who can change the mood of any occasion with their joint talents. Their extensive repertoire includes music from Classical to Jazz, from Baroque to Pop.

Die program is afgeskop met 'n interessante verwerking van Bach se "Jesus bron van my verlange" en gevolg deur Lehar se "Meine Lippen sie küssen so heiss", Richard Strauss se "Di Rigori" uit Die Rosenkavalier, en die immergroen "Blou Donou" deur Johan Strauss. Richard Strauss was veraf familie van Johan en dié se seun Johan Strauss Jnr. was weer meer bekend as sy pa! Hy het die meeste van die bekende Strauss walse geskryf.

The next item was "Rumanian Folk Dances" by Belà Bartok. Before radio and TV, people amused themselves by making music - and the music reflects the seasons and emotions that go hand in hand with nature. The first dance played was a sad autumnal song in a minor key, followed by light fairy footsteps of early winter snow, played by the flute, followed by deep nostalgic tones that recalls a long cold winter and then a joyful dance heralding the coming of spring.

Die tweede helfte van die program is ingelei deur die Hongaarse Rapsodie van Liszt, wat groot byval gevind het by die gehoor. Dit is gevolg deur ligter werke soos Andrew Lloyd Webber se "All I ask of you" en "Jealousy Tango". Met die uiters gewilde "Lord of the dance het Nerina se tegniese vaardigheid op die fluit tot sy reg gekom. Die middag is afgesluit met nog 'n Strauss wals.

It was a most enjoyable concert by charming musicians. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon.