The Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria is delighted to announce the South African tour of the Spina-Benignetti Piano Duo, an extraordinary Italian piano duo renowned for their artistic synergy and talent. This series of concerts is a must-attend event for classical music enthusiasts and will take place in Johannesburg, Olifantsfontein, Knysna, Cape Town, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Hermanus between the 8th of February and the 2nd of March 2025.
The Duo
The Spina-Benignetti Piano Duo, formed by Eleonora Spina and Michele Benignetti, is widely recognized for its technical mastery and expressive interpretation. Since their formation in 2013, the duo has earned prestigious accolades, including the Diplôme Supérieur d’Exécution at the École Normale de Musique Alfred Cortot in Paris. They have also been awarded gold medals at both the Manhattan International Music Competition in New York and the Global Music Awards in the USA.
An international career
With an extensive international career, the duo has performed in some of the world’s most renowned concert halls, such as the Salle Cortot in Paris, the Guangzhou Opera House in China, and the Johannesburg Mozart Festival in South Africa. Their discography includes the albums Lifetime, Visions, and their recent release dedicated to Schubert. Eleonora and Michele are also passionate about sharing their expertise. They are faculty members at the Cité de la Musique et de la Danse in Soissons, France, and have lead masterclasses at prestigious institutions globally, including the Beijing International Music Institute and the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music in Australia.
Concerts will be held as per the following schedule:
- Saturday 8th February h4:00 pm – Johannesburg International Mozart Festival, Villa Arcadia, 22 Oxford Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg. Bookings: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/293712-piano-duo-spina-benignetti/#/
- Sunday 9th February h3:00 pm – Midstream Auditorium, 1 Ridgeway Ave, Olifantsfontein.
- Monday 10th February h7:00 pm – Dutch Reformed Church Hall , Fitchat St, Knysna.
- Saturday 15th February h11:00 am – Baxter Concert Hall, Main Rd, Rondebosch, Cape Town. Bookings: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1557932093
- Sunday 16th February h4:00 pm – UNISA University – Makeba Concert Hall, Unnamed Road, Groenkloof 358-Jr, Pretoria.
- Saturday 22nd February h7:00 pm – Seabrooke Music Hall – Wits University, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
- Sunday 23rd February h4:00 pm – Glenshiel Concert Series, 19 Woolston Rd, Westcliff, Randburg, Johannesburg.
- Thursday 27th February h7:00 pm – Odeion Concert Hall, Universiteit van die Vrystaat, Kanseliersweg, Universitas, Park West, Bloemfontein.
- Wednesday 2nd March h3:30 pm – Hermanus Civic Auditorium, Harmony Ave, Hermanus.
For more info and bookings, please contact the above-mentioned venues.