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Wildflower-Contemporary Classics

Kristel Birkholtz2021-10-29T12:41:06+02:0029 October 2021|Categories: Music, new violin compositions|Tags: Classical Music, new instrumental music, New violin music composition, Violin Music|

Piano music fans are in for a treat with this playlist. ‘Focusing Minimal Piano & Contemporary Classics’ is a great laid back playlist for working or studying to. It is mainly piano based but includes some violin and cello as well. Check out the compilation by Igor Longhi here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3df3qmBm3p9yc6MKVesR3B?si=9b4e45a31a6d41c5

You’ll find my new instrumental “Wildflower” included here amongst such great company!

New Music Friday: Wildflower

New Playlisting-Tears That Flow (Instrumental)

New Music Friday: Wildflower

Kristel Birkholtz2021-10-22T18:59:28+02:0022 October 2021|Categories: Music, new violin compositions, Recordings|Tags: Classical Music, New violin music composition, Wildflower music|

Wildflower an original song for Violin and Piano goes live today. Inspired by the times we live in it is a composition reminiscent of a fragile beauty that thrives under harsh conditions.

Please let me know what you think !

Thanks to Ashlea Martin for the superb piano playing!

Sheet music is available , please see the links below.

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Fw8oXvpbIMQ

Add to your Streaming playlist on:

-Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/4lwZlHgBpx7Ed5YCJH3ZUg?si=1c20ccf1bea9436d

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Women’s Day Retreat

Kristel Birkholtz2021-10-14T11:20:22+02:0014 October 2021|Categories: Music, Music for Events|Tags: New violin music composition|

Women’s day celebration event at Gold Reef City Hotel/ This event was for a spa day for ladies so the music needed to be gentle and relaxing. We had just the right fit with a new song titled ‘Wildflower’ .

It is a soon to be released single on 22 October 2021, updates to follow!

Final Awards Evening

Kristel Birkholtz2022-02-18T19:27:53+02:006 August 2020|Categories: Awards, Music, Recordings|Tags: Violin Music, Violinist|

Tonight’s the night! Tune to #SAMA26 6 Aug 21h30 on https://mymuze.com or on Mzansi Magic DSTV Channel 161.
#ForThaCraft.

https://www.facebook.com/SouthAfricanMusicAwards

LightSAred Campaign

Kristel Birkholtz2022-02-18T19:27:58+02:005 August 2020|Categories: Music, Music for Events|Tags: Live Music Entertainment, Violin Music|

#lightsared campaign in support of the local events industry which is taking strain. The red light is a warning sign that local live events are in distress.

Op Die Lug / On Air

Kristel Birkholtz2022-02-18T19:28:09+02:001 August 2020|Categories: Awards, Music, Recordings|Tags: Classical Music, Violin Music|

Begin die dag met musiek.

Luister 2 Augustus Sondag oggend saam met Esté Gross tussen 05h00 en 07h00 op RSG se Oggendstemming. Deel van my album sal gespeel word tussen ander verwikkende musiek.

Start the day with music.

Listen 2 August Sunday morning with Esté Gross between 05h00 and 07h00 on RSG 100-104 fm’s Oggend Stemming. Part of my album will be played among other invigorating music.

http://www.rsg.co.za/programme-skedule.asp
https://www.facebook.com/SouthAfricanMusicAwards

Radio Interview Classic FM

Kristel Birkholtz2022-02-18T19:28:04+02:0021 July 2020|Categories: Live Music, Music|Tags: Classical Music, Violin Music|

Looking forward to chatting with Kutlwano Masote on Classic 1027 Wednesday 22 July at 10h30. Tune in for some great music with a behind-the-scenes chat and some South African Music Awards (SAMAs) buzz!

SAMA #26 Nomination

Kristel Birkholtz2022-02-18T19:28:15+02:0016 July 2020|Categories: Awards, Music, Recordings|Tags: Classical Music, Music Videos, Violin Music|

What started out as a project to help violin students practise for their music exams, evolved into a recording project and subsequently has received a SAMA Nomination (South African Music Award). So delighted to find that my Classical album ‘Vignettes for Violin’ released in 2019 has been nominated for an award under the Classical Music category.

The #SAMA26 awards will be held virtually mymuze.com, and Mzansi Magic, 3-7 August @ 9:30pm to catch the winners and all the industry buzz!

Special thanks goes to Rory Gaddin who engineered the recording, piano whizz Ashlea Martin who accompanied me on all the pieces and master of mastering Keith Forsythe who added the finishing touches to the album.

Take a listen to the album here https://open.spotify.com/album/74HIWARZ8YQ0oKClVbiPtZ

and the videos are here:

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What to do when lock-down means no more performing?

Kristel Birkholtz2022-02-18T19:28:57+02:0026 March 2020|Categories: Music, Recordings|Tags: Music Videos, Violin Recording Sessions|

As lock-down approaches as a result of the Covid-19 virus, many musicians have found that bookings and events of all kinds have had to cancel or postpone, leaving musicians with a lot more time on their hands and likely less money in their pockets as a result.

In the 21-day lock-down period, I’ve made a list of productive music-related activities to keep ‘in the game’ as well as retain a sense of sanity. One such activity is to record and work on some new music material and videos. Such activities are time-consuming, perfect for long stretches of time shut in at home!

Singing Telegram

Kristel Birkholtz2022-02-18T19:29:03+02:0016 March 2020|Categories: Live Music, Music, Music for Events|Tags: Event Entertainment|

With my violin replaced by a bunch of bright balloons and a hamper of champagne, I set off to deliver a musical telegram, a message sung to the well-known ‘Time after Time’ by Cindy Lauper. The celebration was for a local company merger with a new supplier.

The balloons caused quite a stir at the office block and the look of surprise and engagement on the faces of the board-meeting members as I sang the message, was priceless.