Ensemble Masana was established in 2023 by Mareli Stolp (piano), Rikus Coetsee (saxophone), and Handri Loots (flute). All seasoned chamber musicians, the trio performs regularly across South Africa and abroad. Their combined musical journey is Ensemble Masana, the Tsonga term for “sunshine”. They present a varied programme of music by French, American, British, and South African composers, showcasing the wide range of possibilities for all three instruments in duo, solo, and trio formats.
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Drie van die Bestes – Danie Niehaus, Mathys Roets en Germandt Geldenhuys
Three distinct voices and personalities intertwine masterfully in a harmonious performance featuring timeless favourites and new sounds. The group was formed over 25 years ago. Although the lineup has changed over the years, the combination of Roets and Niehaus’s musical experience and Geldenhuys’s youthful approach is a winning formula. Their singing is genuine, their energy infectious, and their love for music shines through every song. Three distinct voices and personalities intertwine masterfully in a harmonious performance featuring timeless favourites and new sounds. The group was formed over 25 years ago. Although the lineup has changed over the years, the combination of Roets and Niehaus’s musical experience and Geldenhuys’s youthful approach is a winning formula. Their singing is genuine, their energy infectious, and their love for music shines through every song.
