TRIOKA @ Reubens, Franschoek

It was a morning of enchantment in Franschoek on a pristinely perfect summer’s morning!  Reuben did his magical cuisine, as Rooi Rose’s readers absorbed the flavours and aromas of the food (and the music)!

Martia on Viola

Mari-Louise on flute

Celeste on cello

Troika!

City Bowl Market

1 Oct 2011

Amongst the flavours and aromas hanging in the air,  Troika was there side by side with the barista’s enjoying the festive yet laid back atmosphere of the City Bowl Market in Hope street!

photo: Daleen Botha

Hope Street Market

Troika will be providing some character to the Hope Street market tomorrow, 1 October, from 11:45 – 13:15.   Come along and enjoy the flavours and styles of this buzzing city market, and enjoy some Troika too!

Troika at the Mt Nelson

Troika enjoyed a morning with aromas filling the air as Reuben from Franschoek hosted a Robertson Spices ‘kook en geniet’ with Rooi Rose at the mt.Nelson.

Mounting up to our next event: Mount Nelson

Rooi Rose is hosting an event at the Mount Nelson with Roberston Spices on 20 Aug.

Troika will be there providing background music to arriving guests for the morning breakfast, adding some pizzazz to the day!

Looking forward, and hoping for a beautiful day!

 

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Sophisticated Charm…

“Troika”  ( the Russian term for ‘three of a kind’ or ” a sled or carriage drawn by three horses harnessed side-by-side”) , is the name of the musical ensemble of flute, viola and cello. Troika  performs a variety of music including classical pieces, tangos, excerpts from operas and familiar film soundtracks as background music for any event.

“Troika” (‘n Russiese term wat “drie van ‘n soort” beteken en oorspronlik verwys het na ‘n slee of koets wat deur drie perde getrek is), is die naam van die ensemble bestaande uit fluit, altviool en tjello.  Troika se repertoire sluit ‘n verskeidenheid klassieke musiek, opera uittreksels, ligte musiek, tango’s en filmmusiek in, wat vir enige geleentheid agtergrondmusiek kan verskaf.

Who we are

troika

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trio – viola,flute,cello

Martia Malherbe , currently aged 31, studied viola under Prof. John Wille at the University of the Free State, South Africa while completing a degree in Architecture. She was a member of the Free State Symphony Orchestra as well as the Sinfonia String Orchestra from 1998 to 2004, during which time she performed as soloist with both orchestras. Martia passed the UNISA and Royal Schools grade 8 exams with distinction in 1997, and obtained the Royal Schools of Music Performing Licentiate in 2002. While living in Dublin, Ireland from 2005 until 2007, she studied viola with Ronald Masin, and was the leader of the viola section of the Dublin Symphony Orchestra for 2 years. She currently lives in Cape Town and is a member of the Camerata Tinta Barocca chamber orchestra. She also performs regularly with various other chamber music groups

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Celeste Burger, aged 29, cellist and medical doctor, studied in Pretoria, where she performed along with the National Youth Orchestra from 2000 – 2002.  After obtaining grade 8 in cello, she also completed the B.Mus practical component incello along with her medical degree.  Celeste is currently furthering her studies in cello in Cape Town, and has been performing with several groups for various events and weddings in the Western Cape.

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Mari-Louise Flanegan, 29 years of age, studied flute under the direction of Miss Patricia LaMusse at the Musicon of the Free State in Bloemfontein, from 1991 – 1999, and during this time completing grade 7 in flute with the Royal Schools of Music.  Simultaneously, she performed with various orchestras including the Welkom Wind Orchestra and the Free State Youth Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Sjoerd Alkema.  After obtaining a degree in Architecture at the University of the Free State, she moved to Cape Town, where she furthered her studies in flute with Bridget Salonen (previous solo Principal Flutist of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra).  She is currently completing her grade 8 exam (Royal Schools / Trinity Guildhall).  Mari-Louise has performed as flutist for several events and recordings in Bloemfontein, including weddings and drama performances.

Sibanye Recording

We’re looking forward to recording in the MAMA DANCE studio this evening!

The sound studio, just off Kloof Street, is the place to be – recording with Leon Oosthuizen and his band, including some tracks with accordian.  An exciting combination of the  Afrikaans and Xhosa language in an innovative and inspirational piece of music, is a local piece of art.

We will be providing back track for “Sibanye”  the track, which is Xhosa for “we are one”.

Exciting times!

MUSIC OF 3

TROIKA