15 May 2009 A musical cornucopia awaits music lovers at the stately Nederburg Manor House this winter when some of the world’s most fêted classical musicians perform at the 2009 Nederburg Concert Series.

First to take the stage on May 31 at 17h00 is leading Russian cellist Suren Bagratuni. Winner of the Silver Medal at the 1986 International Tchaikovsky Competition, Bagratuni has enjoyed a distinguished international career as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musician. In addition to performing throughout the former Soviet Union, he has toured internationally, earning enthusiastic reviews for both his traditional and contemporary repertoire.

He began performing at 10 years-old and by the age of fourteen had appeared as a concerto soloist and since then has performed with all the major orchestras in the former Soviet Union, including the Moscow Philharmonic. He has also appeared with the Boston Pops, L’Orchestre Jeune Philharmonie in Paris and the Weimar Staatskapelle.

Bagratuni will be accompanied by Japanese pianist, Ayano Shimada, an extremely talented soloist who has won several major international music prizes, including first prizes at the Jean Françaix International Music Competition in 2001 and the Trani International Piano Competition in 2003. She is regularly invited to the music festivals, and gives recitals, concerts with orchestra as soloist and chamber music concerts throughout the world.

The performance starts promptly at 17h00. Tickets are R125 per person and include Nederburg wines and a delicious light supper. Patrons are urged to book well in advance for all the concerts and bookings can be made by calling Irma Albers on (021) 809-8106 or Sonja Morkel on (021) 809-8344 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.