Four of SA’s leading instrumentalists are stringing together a special fundraising concert in support of the Plett Aid Foundation.
Take Four Piano Quartet will return to Plettenberg Bay soon to provide another stellar symphony of songs at the St Peters Anglican Church on August 5.
The group of classical musicians is made up of Zanta Hofmeyr who plays violin, Jeanne-Louise Moolman on viola, Susan Mouton who plays cello and Elna van der Merwe, a pianist.
The proceeds from the performance will be donated to the Plett Aid Foundation, which falls under the Plettenberg Hospice foundation — a non profit organisation that aims to improve the quality of life of the Bitou communities by promoting health literacy and wellbeing for all while providing home-based palliative care and support for those living with life limiting illness.
Plett Aid’s Russel Braum said each member brings a distinguished musical background to the group that harmonises to deliver world class performances.
“Van der Merwe is a celebrated collaborative pianist and musical director of Tankwa Classics.
“While Hofmeyr, a Juilliard alumna, is a soloist and educator with numerous recordings and accolades.
“Moolman, a seasoned violist and chamber musician, has inspired compositions by SA composers and performed internationally.
“Mouton, principal violist of the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, is also a respected chamber musician and competition judge,” he said.
The event organiser said they were honoured to welcome the group to the region where they have committed to filling a crucial role in the health and welfare service infrastructure by ensuring all have access to quality care.
“Our work is focused in the Bitou region in the Eden district of the Western Cape, including the communities of Tsitsikamma, Storms River, the Crags, Kranshoek, Harkerville, Wittedrift, Kwanokuthula and Plettenberg Bay,” Braum said.
The fundraiser is for the betterment of the quality of the service provided and the upkeep of the organisation.
Interested people can access the concert programme from Plett tourism website.
Tickets are available online from Quicket or at Market Square information desk for R280.
According to Braum, Take Four plans to tour annually during Women’s Month and expand their repertoire, with more performances already scheduled for 2025 in the Western Cape and Gauteng.
“Their journey is a testament to the power of friendship, shared passion, and artistic collaboration.”
The Herald
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