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New Music Friday

Kristel Birkholtz2022-02-18T19:25:20+02:004 February 2021|Categories: Recordings|Tags: Violin Music, Violinist|

The Wheel Keeps Turning (instrumental)-A rock inspired instrumental

This instrumental version of Wheel Keeps Turning (vocal version as recorded by Cherry Pill) reflects the the ever-changing seasons of life. The song draws on imagery from the world around to represent how life and times can change.
‘Seasons come, seasons go, but there’s one thing that I know; it’s that the wheel comes around again’.
The song could be described as well delivered rock sound where the solo violin melody pairs up with the gritty guitars, including some blues-tinged phrasing and a bit of dramatic flair in the string accompaniment.

Available on your favourite platforms:

Viola Session

Kristel Birkholtz2022-02-18T19:26:17+02:0012 November 2020|Categories: Recordings|Tags: Violinist|

This week I got to dust off my viola for a session on a Spanish track. The lovely alto sound is just perfect for a sultry Spanish song.

Love is in the Air

Kristel Birkholtz2022-02-18T19:26:59+02:0018 September 2020|Categories: Engagements, Live Music, Music for Events|Tags: Music for Events, Violin Music, Violinist|

‘Let’s do it, let’s fall in love’…. so goes the chorus of Cole Porters memorable song ‘Let’s fall in Love’.
With spring in the air and blossoms on the trees, Shepstone’s Garden was a perfect setting for this mid-week engagement event… and she said yes!

https://shepstonegardens.co.za/

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

Violin Mash-up Senorita & Habanera by Kristel Birkholtz

Kristel Birkholtz2022-02-18T19:28:49+02:0018 April 2020|Categories: Performance Updates|Tags: Music Videos, Violinist|

The lockdown period has given the creative juices a bit of time to simmer. Here is a pairing of something new and something old. ‘Senorita’ with the classical piece ‘Habanera’.

View the video of the mash up at:

Christmas Cheer

Kristel Birkholtz2022-02-18T19:29:41+02:0011 December 2019|Categories: Live Music, Music for Events|Tags: Live Music Entertainment, Violinist|

A Christmas Concert with the collaborating musicians from Christ Church Midrand and Rosebank Union Church with special guest conductor Noel Tredennick from All Souls, London.

Beautiful arrangements of Christmas Carols old and new had people heartily singing along.

A Travel Breakfast

Kristel Birkholtz2022-02-18T19:29:56+02:0014 October 2019|Categories: Live Music, Music, Music for Events, Performance Updates|Tags: Live Music Entertainment, Music for Events, Violinist|

A Travel Breakfast held at the Indaba Hotel. A morning where all things travel in and around Sandton are discussed.

Kristel provided the welcoming violin music whilst guests were treated to a mini-mobile neck and shoulder massage from Mowana Spa. https://www.mowanaspa.co.za/

The cool violin is handmade by Murray Kuun – https://murraykuun.wordpress.com/

Booked by Hands On Promotions – https://www.hands-on.co.za/

New Album Release

Kristel Birkholtz2022-02-18T19:30:17+02:004 October 2019|Categories: Performance Updates, Recordings|Tags: Classical Music, Violinist|

Hot off the press, a new classical album is available titled ‘Vignettes for Violin’

It is a collection of evocative classical miniatures for violin and piano

Be transported by this varied and skillfully-performed collection of classical vignettes. Each short piece of music on this album captures an emotion in time.

For a sneak peak at what we’ve put together, take a listen to the beautiful ‘Apres un Reve’ by Gabriel Faure
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If you liked this please add us to your classical playlist! The album will be shortly available on popular digital platforms.

The album is available at https://kristelbirkholtz.bandcamp.com/album/vignettes-for-violin

EthAerial Violin

Kristel Birkholtz2022-02-18T19:33:25+02:001 March 2019|Categories: Aerial Violin, Live Music, Music for Events|Tags: Live Music Entertainment, Music for Events, Violinist|

Sunset from above for a gala dinner event at Kyalami Racetrack in a striking long white dress that gently catches the late-summer breeze. A thunderstorm was brewing in the distance, making beautiful cloud formations as the white dress billowed as if to the violin music.

VioRimba Starts the Party!

Kristel Birkholtz2022-02-18T19:35:22+02:0028 July 2018|Categories: Live Music, Music, Music for Events|Tags: Event Entertainment, Live Music Entertainment, Violinist|

VioRimba as the name suggests is a violin meets marimba band collective with a distinctive African feel. Played here on a one-of-a-kind tin can violin. At recent awards breakfast the party started early as delegates just could not resist the enticing marimba rhythms.

To see what happened next click the video link: https://www.facebook.com/kristel.birkholtz/videos/10156535060541948/