The Odeion String Quartet is ready for spring with 'Primavera' in Bloemfontein

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The Odeion String Quartet invites music lovers to an evening of stirring emotion and vibrant musical storytelling at their upcoming concert, Primavera, on 21 August at 19:00 at the Odeion, at the University of the Free State. Violinist Samantha Durrant joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about the program as well as the Quartet of Peace instruments and their school outreaches. Tickets are available from Quicket.
4 Aug 2025 English South Africa Performing Arts · Visual Arts

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