Rocco de Villiers in piano concert
May 26, 2005 by Andy
Rocco is famous for his flamboyant style of piano playing. This is entertainment at it’s best. A modern pianist - in touch, in fashion, well dressed and well rehearsed.
De Villiers became a legend in his parents’ lounge when he was growing up, mixing drinks for their guests and then playing the piano. Later he became established as not only a performer, but also a producer, composer, conductor and director.
Link (SouthAfricanWine.co.za)
Vitamin R
A Modern Miracle Play with Music and Movement
by
Rocco de Villiers
Wits Theatre, Braamfontein
28 – 30 July 2005, 20h00
Book at Computicket
In English, French, Italian and Zulu, Vitamin R tells the life story of Saint Rocco (c. 1295 – 1378), Patron Saint of plague victims alongside the reality of the pandemic currently in South Africa.
Vitamin R looks at stigma, judgment, self-hatred, love and survival in times of plague – driven by a state of mind, not in pill form and not controlled by a medical aid.
Music Written and Arranged: Rocco de Villiers
Design and Direction: Rocco de Villiers
Script and Narration: Yvette Christianse
Choreography: Elton Fortune
Dancers: UJHB Contemporary Dance Company
Soprano: Hanlie Stapela
Mezzo Soprano: Nomthandazo Mkize
Baritone: Jean du Plessis
Guitars: CH2 (Christiaan Hattingh and Corneille Hutten-Burger)
Accordion: Sergio Zampolli
Cello: Kutlwano Masote
Piano: Rocco de Villiers
Wine, Books, CD’s and T-shirts will be available at the door.
http://www.roccorocco.com