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This festive season, the Charl du Plessis Trio invites audiences to experience Christmas music like never before with their very first Christmas concert, Seasonal Swing, at the beautiful Nazareth House Chapel in Pretoria.On 13 December at 15:00, South Africa’s award-winning crossover trio will bring a selection of much-loved Christmas songs from around the world to life, including timeless favourites such as White Christmas, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Silent Night – all given the unmistakable Charl du Plessis jazz treatment.
Expect familiar melodies, swinging rhythms, virtuosic playing and plenty of musical surprises as classical tradition meets jazz and popular music. The programme captures the warmth, nostalgia and joy of the festive season while presenting these beloved songs in fresh and unexpected arrangements.
For bassist Werner Spies and drummer Peter Auret, the concert marks their debut performance at the magnificent Nazareth House Chapel, a venue that provides the perfect setting for this heartfelt and intimate celebration of Christmas music. The trio has spent two decades creating a unique musical language that crosses the boundaries between classical music, jazz and popular music. Their energetic performances and inventive arrangements have earned them a reputation as one of South Africa’s leading crossover ensembles.
Come and celebrate Christmas with the Charl du Plessis Trio as they swing their way through songs of the season from around the world.
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Event venue
Nazareth House Chapel, 290 Florence Ribeiro Avenue, Pretoria, South Africa
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