Yossi Reshef - Piano Recital at Wits

International concert pianist Yossi Reshef (Israel) presents piano master pieces from the Classical and Romantic repertoire as well as Ben - Yohanan’s “Impressions” for which he was awarded the Zilbermann award for the best interpretation of Israeli Piano Music.

The pieces in the programme represent the narrative in sound, as it is depicted in the Classical and Romantic repertoire: the inspiration of William Shakespeare’s work on Beethoven, the inspiration of the Ballade Repertoire on Chopin, the writings of Jean Paul Richter on Schumann, and the paintings of Goya on Granados.

This performance forms part of Yossi Reshef’s debut tour of South Africa in a series of concerts and master classes. A native of Israel, Reshef has performed in many countries around the world where he has received critical acclaim for his artistry. His performances have taken him to Germany, Britain, Denmark, Israel, Italy, Poland, Croatia, Spain, Bulgaria, Russia, Azerbaijan and a number of venues in the United States including Los Angeles, Boston, San Diego, Santa Fe, and New York.



Reshef holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Southern California, where he was assistant to Prof. Norman Krieger. This degree was honoured with the USC Outstanding Academic Achievements Award. He previously studied in Israel under Prof. Pnina Salzman at the Tel Aviv University, Rubin Academy of Music.

Reshef was one of only 4 conductors at the prestigious USC Master’s Conductors’ programme, where he regularly conducted the USC Orchestras. He later on pursued conducting as part of his Doctorate programme. Yossi Reshef currently lives and works in Berlin, Germany. Please visit www.yossireshef.com

• "A brilliant pianist, Reshef played with boldness,

clarity, and great sensitivity" - The Continuo, USA

• "A deftness of touch" - Bristol Evening Post, England



WitsMusic and Wits Theatre gratefully acknowledge the generous financial contribution of both the Israeli Embassy and Tararam (the Israeli culture fund)

Free parking is available off Yale Road, East Campus, Braamfontein

PRODUCTION: YOSSI RESHEF – Piano Recital

VENUE: Wits East Campus, Braamfontein

SEASON: Tuesday 12:03:2013 @ 19:30

RUNNING TIME: 120 minutes incl interval

BOOKING: www.strictlytickets.com Full price = R 80:00; discount price = R 55:00 (students, pensioners and Wits staff). Tickets are available at the door: full price = R 85:00; discount price = R 60:00 (students, pensioners and Wits staff).

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