
The Scullery Quintet – POTLUCK
The Scullery Quintet in a new crossover ensemble that features a unique blend of the classic string quartet sound accompanied by jazz rhythm section. The Quintet is led by 3 time SAMA award winner and drummer, Peter Auret ( Nataniël, Charl du Plessis trio, Ziza Muftic quartet) and features acclaimed violinists : Waldo Luc Alexander (William Kentridge, Sontonga Quartet, Johannesburg Festival Orchestra) and Hana Yim-Wahl (Johannesburg Festival Orchestra, Phoenix Orchestra, the Muses, In die Kollig, Noot vir Noot) with violist Tiisetso Mashishi ( JPO String Quartet, Mzansi Philharmonic ) and Double Bassist Amaeshi Ikechi (Zonke,Selaelo Selota, Sydney Mavundla quartet). In 2022 the Scullery Quintet was nominated for ‘Best Classical Performance’ at the US Woordfees. This ensemble plays original arrangements of existing works by some of the worlds finest composers from across the musical spectrum. ‘Potluck’ is the title of their debut CD release that will available at this special concert. Audiences can expect to hear reimagined arrangements of works that range from Bach, Dvořák, Beethoven, Pat Metheny, Hugh Masekela to Kate Bush.
The Scullery Quintet in ‘n nuwe ‘crossover’-ensemble wat ‘n unieke versnit van die klassieke strykkwartet klank bevat, vergesel deur jazz-ritmeseksie. Die Kwintet word gelei deur die drie keer SAMA-pryswenner en tromspeler, Peter Auret (Nataniël, Charl du Plessis trio, Ziza Muftic quartet) met bekroonde violiste: Waldo Luc Alexander (William Kentridge, Sontonga Quartet, Johannesburg Feesorkes) en Hana Yim-Wahl (Johannesburg Festival Orchestra, Phoenix Orchestra , the Muses, In die Kollig, Noot vir Noot), altviolis Tiisetso Mashishi (JPO, JP Quartet, Mzansi Philharmonic) en kontrabasspeler Amaeshi Ikechi (Zonke, Selaelo Selota, Sydney Mavundla quartet). In 2022 is die Scullery Quintet genomineer vir ‘Beste Klassieke Opvoering’ by die US Woordfees. Hierdie ensemble speel oorspronklike verwerkings van bestaande werke deur van die wêreld se beste komponiste van regoor die musikale spektrum. ‘Potluck’ is die titel van hul debuut CD vrystelling wat by hierdie spesiale konsert beskikbaar sal wees. Gehore kan verwag om herverbeelde verwerkings te hoor van bekende music stukke wat wissel vanaf Bach, Dvořák, Beethoven, Pat Metheny, Hugh Masekela tot Kate Bush.