Recitals at Glenshiel presents Music from the Movies

Recitals at Glenshiel is pleased to present for the first time Phenye Modiane, Leonie Greyling and Kerryn Wisniewski - Music from the Movies.Music from the Movies will take audiences on a captivating journey through some of cinema’s most memorable and moving melodies. Long after the final scene has faded from the screen, a beautiful film score continues to live in our hearts—awakening memories, deepening emotions and transporting us back to the stories and characters we love.This special concert celebrates the extraordinary power of music written for film. The programme brings together soaring themes, romantic melodies and deeply expressive works from beloved international films.Audiences can look forward to the stirring “Il Gladiatore” from Gladiator, the tender and nostalgic “Cinema Paradiso”, and the hauntingly beautiful “Parla più piano” from The Godfather. The programme will also feature the poignant “Remember” from Troy and the uplifting “Sorridi amore vai” from Life Is Beautiful, among several other cinematic treasures.Each selection has been chosen for its ability to tell a story without the need for words or images. Through music, we will revisit scenes of courage, romance, heartbreak, hope and triumph—celebrating the unforgettable role that a powerful soundtrack plays in bringing a film to life.We are delighted to present three exceptional artists for this concert:Phenye Modiane – TenorPhenye Modiane, Founder and Managing Director of Johannesburg Opera NPC, was born in Ga-Rankuwa and holds a BTech Degree in Vocal Art from the Tshwane University of Technology. Aversatile tenor and former Artistic Director of Gauteng Opera, he has performed leading roles inCarmen, La Traviata, Così fan tutte, La Bohème, and Die Zauberflöte. Phenye has appeared acrossSouth Africa, the SADC region, Europe, and West Africa, and performs regularly on MSC and Holland-America cruise ships. His repertoire spans opera, classical crossover, and African music.Leonie Greyling – ViolinRenowned South African violinist Leonie Greyling began playing at the age of five under LonaAntoniadis and later studied with Professor Alan Solomon at the University of Pretoria, where sheserved as Concertmaster of the UP Symphony and Pro Musica Orchestras. A versatile performer, shehas appeared with leading ensembles including the Johannesburg Philharmonic, JohannesburgFestival, Phoenix, and Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestras, and has recorded with artists suchas Laurika Rauch, Theuns Jordaan, Bok van Blerk, and Mango Groove. Leonie manages and performsfor Afrikaans is Groot and Classics is Groot, and is a passionate Suzuki-trained teacher at ReddamHouse Waterfall. She has collaborated with Kerryn on numerous productions since their school daysand joined forces with Phenye—whom she met through The Black Tie Ensemble in 2011—to createa captivating new musical partnership in 2023.Kerryn Wisniewski – PianoSouth African musician Kerryn Wisniewski began piano and cello at age five, studying with SophiaMoshevich, Joseph Stanford, Marian Lewin, and Gerard van de Geest. She is a prizewinner of theTrust Bank Youth Music Competition, ATKV Forte Competition, and the Unisa Overseas MusicScholarship, and has performed with major orchestras including the National Symphony and CAPAB.An accomplished chamber musician, Kerryn has toured throughout South Africa and performed inSpain, Italy, and the Czech Republic.