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Baroque in the bush

September 19 - 22, 2008


Orchestra leader Camelia Onea and bassoonist Paul Rodgers.

I must have a bath before the concert.

A midday concert on the Shingwedzi veranda.
 

Percussionist Brian Clarke and conductor Richard Cock chewing the fat, whilst enjoying the view over the river-bed.

Cellist Jacqui Finlay going solo.

The only horn player we saw all weekend.
 

Richard Cock talks to the audience whilst the orchestra takes a breather during one of the evening concerts.

From left to right: bassoonist Paul Rodgers, viola-player Valery Andreev, cellists Kutlwano Masote and Jacqui Finlay, and double bass player Lodovico Gabanella.

Front row, from left to right: 1st violinsts Camelia Onea and Viara Markova, 2nd violinist Evert van Niekerk, flautist Liza Klopper.
 

The orchestra prepares for the next piece.

Eish ... it's that Baroque in the Bush crowd again...

Double bassist Lodovico Gabanella.
 

Richard Cock conducting a morning rehearsal, with 2nd violinist Evert van Niekerk in the foreground.

Valery Andreev on viola, Kutlwano Masote and Jacqui Finlay on cello.

Orchestra Leader Camelia Onea, and violinsts Viara Markova and Evert van Niekerk.
 

Kevin Kraak tickling the keys of the electronic harpsichord.

Liza Klopper on flute and Tim Roberts on oboe.

Bassoonist Paul Rodgers, who also arranged the musicians for the weekend.
 

A lunch-time concert in full swing under the lapa at Shingwedzi Camp.

Oboeist Stella Dickinson, Kevin Kraak on keyboards and Paul Rodgers on bassoon.

A Woolly-necked Stork watches the proceedings from above.
 

Ground Hornbill.

Monty and Kim come to grips with the percussion instruments during Brian Clarke's delightful presentation.

The elephants in the Shingwedzi
river-bed often show great interest in what's happening on the veranda.
 

A view of the violins and flute.

The Shingwedzi Camp Staff entertain the crowds with their colourful costumes and wonderful harmonies.

The orchestra waiting for their cue.
 

Keyboard player Kevin Kraak and bassoonist Paul Rodgers.

Monty addresses the audience during a midday concert.