The Songmakers' Guild Presents: A Poet's Journey- Stellenbosch

ABOUT

Embark on a captivating musical journey as Siyabonga Maqungo (Tenor) and Florian Uhlig (piano) present a mesmerizing program featuring two masterpieces of German Lieder: Beethoven's "An die ferne Geliebte" and Schumann's poignant "Dichterliebe." Beethoven's groundbreaking song cycle takes us on a lyrical exploration of love's longing, while Schumann's "Dichterliebe" delves into the emotional depths of a poet's journey through heartbreak. The expressive richness of Robert Schumann, selecting from the composer's evocative repertoire, complements these vocal works. Join us for an evening of sublime melodies, heartfelt poetry, and virtuosic piano artistry, as these performers brings these timeless works to life in an unforgettable performance that transcends the boundaries of language and time.

About the Artists

South African tenor Siyabonga Maqungo – hailed as a "Strahlenden Tenor” by OpernWelt Magazine – is currently an ensemble member of the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin. His engagements overseas have included performing the roles of Alfred (“Die Fledermaus”), Arturo (“Lucia di Lammermoor”), Count Almaviva (“Il Barbiere di Siviglia”), and Ferrando (“Cosi fan tutte”).

German pianist Florian Uhlig studied in London at the Royal College of Music, the Royal Academy of Music, and completed his PhD at the University of London. His extensive performance experience includes performing with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Deutsche Radio Philharmonie among countless others. Florian is currently a Professor of Piano at Musik Hochschule Lübeck and has been accorded Associateship of the Royal Academy of Music.

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