Well-known pianist Christopher Duigan's annual Mixed Bag concert in his home at 35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg, has become something of a New Year institution.

This informal, fun and exciting two-hour long gathering of music to while away the long summer holiday evenings always takes on an unusual format. So expect the unexpected.

On the programme are popular classic pieces such as Frederic Chopin’s Nocturne in C minor; A Rubenstein’s Melody in F; Antonin Dvorak’s Humoresque; Johann Strauss’s The Blue Danube; The Prince of Denmark’s March by Jeremiah Clarke as well as Por una cabeza by Carlos Gardel; Bajero by Ernesto Nazareth; Three Pieces by G Kurtag and Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin.

Also on the programme are Marigold by Billy Mayerl; S. V. P. by Astor Piazzolla; Children's Song by Chick Corea, Chisa by Abdullah Ibrahim; Metaphorsis No 2 by Phillip Glass and Tickling the Ivories.

Concerts on December 30, January 2 and 4 at 19h30. Tickets R60 include wine and coffee. Booking: chris@musicrevival.co.za or telephone 033 342-3051.