Friends of Music will present a recital on May 2 at 19h45 by Gilles Swierc, Professor of Clarinet at the Conservatoire of Anibes. The artist’s musical career led him to play in various groups, namely the Clarinet Quatour of Lyon, the Philharmonic Orchestra of Monte Carlo and the Lyon Chamber Orchestra with which he created the Concerto for Clarinet and Strings of Eric Donnot in October 1991. He performs regularly with Musica Treize and is a member of the wind group Opus Quintette. He has recorded several CD’s: Brahms Sonatas, Bruch’s Trios with Alto, pieces by Bernstein and Martinu. Gilles Swierc will be accompanied by Erika Bothma, well known violinist, singer and pianist who plays in the East Cape Philharmonic Orchestra.

The concert will take place in the main studios at the SABC in Old Fort Road. All are welcome. Book at Computicket.