Musicians collaborate with a call to action echoed by composer Arthur Feder’s work

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Traditional musical forms are reimagined in this collaborative production to reflect contemporary ecological crises, with themes of loss and resilience. Each movement unfolds like a chapter in a story: the urgency of the present, the consequences of inaction, and the possibilities of transformation. More than a performance, In the Blink of an Eye is a call to action. Composer Arthur Feder joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about the privilege to experience his music being brought to life by the Odeion String Quartet, pianist Cézarre Strydom, clarinettist Danré Strydom and dancer Jeanette Ziady. ‘In the blink of an eye’ is on at the Odeion in Bloemfontein on the 19th of March and tickets are available from Quicket.
4 Mar English South Africa Performing Arts · Visual Arts

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