Final Awards Evening
Tonight’s the night! Tune to #SAMA26 6 Aug 21h30 on https://mymuze.com or on Mzansi Magic DSTV Channel 161.
#ForThaCraft.
LightSAred Campaign
#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
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
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
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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Some Old Folk Tunes
In putting together some teaching material, I came across an old Sea Shanty called The Leaving of Liverpool. It is a song I had played years ago with a folk band and decided to look more into it’s roots. This song dates from around the 1880s if not earlier during the Gold Rush days. It was sung as an off-watch song or “forebitter,” rather than a sea shanty. A lovely insight to the role music and songs can play in everyday life, whether you find yourself on a ship, a plane or even just at home.
Recording Sessions
Recordings can still happen with social distancing in place. It was fun to spend some time today working on some violin parts for a composition by Gregory Nottingham.
Elegant Aerial Violin for Christian Dior Store Opening
The opening of the Christian Dior Store in Menlyn caused quite a stir and had shoppers stopping in their tracks, phone cameras in hand. Beautiful cosmetics, personalised engravings of perfume bottles and and a larger than life violinist welcoming guest into the store.
My team and I had to figure out a way of providing the ‘Ethaerial Violin’ act, but due to height restrictions, without any rigging. It was a good challenge and we’re thrilled to be able to present a ground based, low-tech version of Ethaerial Violin. If you are looking for something that makes a larger than life impact, but is elegant and engaging, get in touch!
Musical Statues
Playing musical statues to warm up a winter-themed event at the cosy Champagne Sports Resort, Drakensberg.
Morning, Noon or Night
Early mornings or late evenings, music can happen morning, noon or night! This was an early start for a breakfast conference networking event at Birchwood Hotel. Thanks to the fabulous Hands-On Promotions team who made it happen.
The interactive screen which was a hub on the day was provided by Digital Display Technologies