'Classical Discoveries' on radio honors Nelson Mandela Dec. 26, 2013, first day of Kwanzaa, 1-5 PM ET; Music of Michael Mosoeu Moerane (1909-1981)

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Thursday, December 26, 2013 from 1:00 till 5:00pm

please note this program will air during the afternoon

On this first day of Kwanzaa, 2013, Classical Discoveries will present a special program in memory of the first black president of the Republic of South Africa featuring music of South African composers.

MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO NELSON MANDELA

You will hear: 

Slamse Beede (Malay Scenes), Op. 21 by Hubert Du Plessis (1922-2011) 

Soul Bird by Stefans Grove (1922- ) 

San Gloria by Peter Louis Van Dijk(1953- ) 

Five Elegies by Arnold Van Wyk (1916-1983) 

Strange Quartet by Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph (1948- ) 

plus music of Hendrik Hofmeyr, Michael Mosoeu Moerane, 

Kevin Volans and much more

in addition you will hear: 

Hommage to Nelson M. for solo cello and percussion, Op. 27 by German composer Wilhelm Kaiser-Lindemann (1940-2010)             

[Michael Mosoeu Moerane (1909-1981), first Black graduate of a South African University; composer, pianist and choral director.]