Recitals at Glenshiel presents Music from the Movies

Recitals at Glenshiel is pleased to present for the first time Phenye Modiane, Leonie Greyling and Kerryn Wisniewksi - Music from the Movies.

Music from the Movies will take audiences on a captivating journey through some of cinema’s most memorable and moving melodies. Long after the final scene has faded from the screen, a beautiful film score continues to live in our hearts—awakening memories, deepening emotions and transporting us back to the stories and characters we love.

This special concert celebrates the extraordinary power of music written for film. The programme brings together soaring themes, romantic melodies and deeply expressive works from beloved international films.

Audiences can look forward to the stirring “Il Gladiatore” from Gladiator, the tender and nostalgic “Cinema Paradiso”, and the hauntingly beautiful “Parla più piano” from The Godfather. The programme will also feature the poignant “Remember” from Troy and the uplifting “Sorridi amore vai” from Life Is Beautiful, among several other cinematic treasures.

Each selection has been chosen for its ability to tell a story without the need for words or images. Through music, we will revisit scenes of courage, romance, heartbreak, hope and triumph—celebrating the unforgettable role that a powerful soundtrack plays in bringing a film to life.

We are delighted to present three exceptional artists for this concert:

Phenye Modiane – Tenor

Phenye Modiane, Founder and Managing Director of Johannesburg Opera NPC, was born in Ga-

Rankuwa and holds a BTech Degree in Vocal Art from the Tshwane University of Technology. A

versatile tenor and former Artistic Director of Gauteng Opera, he has performed leading roles in

Carmen, La Traviata, Così fan tutte, La Bohème, and Die Zauberflöte. Phenye has appeared across

South Africa, the SADC region, Europe, and West Africa, and performs regularly on MSC and Holland-

America cruise ships. His repertoire spans opera, classical crossover, and African music.

Leonie Greyling – Violin

Renowned South African violinist Leonie Greyling began playing at the age of five under Lona

Antoniadis and later studied with Professor Alan Solomon at the University of Pretoria, where she

served as Concertmaster of the UP Symphony and Pro Musica Orchestras. A versatile performer, she

has appeared with leading ensembles including the Johannesburg Philharmonic, Johannesburg

Festival, Phoenix, and Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestras, and has recorded with artists such

as Laurika Rauch, Theuns Jordaan, Bok van Blerk, and Mango Groove. Leonie manages and performs

for Afrikaans is Groot and Classics is Groot, and is a passionate Suzuki-trained teacher at Reddam

House Waterfall. She has collaborated with Kerryn on numerous productions since their school days

and joined forces with Phenye—whom she met through The Black Tie Ensemble in 2011—to create

a captivating new musical partnership in 2023.

Kerryn Wisniewski – Piano

South African musician Kerryn Wisniewski began piano and cello at age five, studying with Sophia

Moshevich, Joseph Stanford, Marian Lewin, and Gerard van de Geest. She is a prizewinner of the

Trust Bank Youth Music Competition, ATKV Forte Competition, and the Unisa Overseas Music

Scholarship, and has performed with major orchestras including the National Symphony and CAPAB.

An accomplished chamber musician, Kerryn has toured throughout South Africa and performed in

Spain, Italy, and the Czech Republic.