Friends of Music recitals for 2001 confirmed to date, will feature top artists from all over the world such as pianist Avram Reichart (Israel) in February and guitarist Aldo Lagrutta (Italy) in March. May sees the return of pianist Anna Kravtchenko (Ukraine) who received a standing ovation when she last played for FOM. The Sorrel String Quartet from Great Britain will perform in September. Gina McCormack the first violinist of the quartet is a South African now living in London.

The October recital features pianist Petronel Malan (a South African now living in the USA) while the November concert will host Chantal Juillet, a dis-tinguished Canadian violinist.

All Friends of Music concerts are held at the SABC Studios in Old Fort Road. Watch this space!