Zorada and Elna join forces on one piano at Nederburg

Zorada Temmingh and Elna van der Merwe.

Well-known Stellenbosch based pianists, Zorada Temmingh and Elna van der Merwe, will take centre stage at the manor house for the Nederburg Concert Series on Sunday August 28, at 5pm.

Popularly known as the “Blondes’ Piano Duo”, audiences are accustomed to them performing original compositions and arrangements on two pianos. Here they join forces on one piano.

During the first half of the programme titled, 2 Blondes -1 Piano, the audience can look forward to enjoying Beethoven’s Sonata in D major, Mendelssohn’s Andante and Variations and a selection of Hungarian Dances by Brahms. Three Improvisations on a Dutch folk song by Arnold van Wyk are also included.

After intermission, the “Blondes” will captivate the audience with their signature Beatles and ABBA medleys, as well as a special Boland Blues medley.

Tickets include sherry on arrival, sparkling Nederburg Brut poured during interval, and a finger supper after the concert.

Tickets cost R250, at 021 877 5123 or concerts@distell.co.za