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People of Note - Maria Du Toit

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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is Maria Du Toit, the South African and also now Dutch clarinettist who is internationally in demand as a soloi8st and Chamber musician. Maria was principal clarinet with the Cape Philharmonic, before marrying the Dutch conductor Arjan Tien and moving to Holland. In the previous symphony season, Maria was here to perform two 20th century Clarinet Concerts by the South African composers David Earl and Conrad Assman. Maria speaks passionately about these works which will be broadcast here on FMR next Thursday the 30th.
27 Oct 2024 English South Africa TV & Film

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