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Experience a unique fusion of music and animation at The Winged Ones (Die Gevlerktes), a special ciné-concert featuring pin-screen artist Diek Grobler and pianist Mareli Stolp.Join us at the Alliance Française de Pretoria on Thursday, September 18, at 6:00 PM for an evening dedicated to celebrating the beauty and mystery of birds. This one-of-a-kind event brings Grobler's stunning pin-screen animation to life, accompanied by a captivating piano performance.
Tickets R120 (non-members) / R60 (Members of the Alliance Française de Pretoria)
Buy your tickets here: afpretoria.extranet-aec.com/events/detail?eventId=674
The Performance:
The film, an ode to the world of birds, is created using the extraordinary pin screen. This unique animation device uses thousands of movable pins to create a play of light and shadow. Each scene is meticulously crafted one frame at a time, making for a truly mesmerizing visual experience.
Pianist Mareli Stolp will provide a live soundtrack, performing pieces that complement the ethereal visuals of the film. The repertoire includes:
- L’Alouette Calandrelle by Olivier Messiaen
- La Poule by Jean-Philippe Rameau
- iBis hAdeda rObin's a gUinea (f)Owl by Neo Muyanga
- Upon hearing the first cuckoo in spring by Frederick Delius
This promises to be an unforgettable evening of art, sound, and innovation.
Artists: Diek Grobler (pin-screen animation) & Mareli Stolp (piano)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
99 Rivier street, Sunnyside, 0002 Pretoria, South Africa, 99 Rivier St, Tshwane, 0002, South Africa, Pretoria
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