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'''Éva Tamássy''' (1936 – 30 November 2018) was a Hungarian-born flutist and influential music educator who became a prominent figure in the classical music scene of South Africa, after emigrating from Hungary in the late 1950s. She is particularly remembered for her classical flute music performances and commissioning of new compositions in South Africa, notably composers like Roelof Temmingh and Paul Loeb van Zuilenburg. |
'''Éva Tamássy''' (1936 – 30 November 2018) was a Hungarian-born flutist and influential music educator who became a prominent figure in the classical music scene of South Africa, after emigrating from Hungary in the late 1950s. She is particularly remembered for her classical flute music performances and commissioning of new compositions in South Africa, notably composers like [[Roelof Temmingh]] and [[Paul Loeb van Zuilenburg]]. |
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== Early Life and Education == |
== Early Life and Education == |
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| Born | 1936 Budapest, Hungary |
| Died | Error: Need valid birth date (second date): year, month, day Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Occupation(s) | Flautist, educator |
Éva Tamássy (1936 – 30 November 2018) was a Hungarian-born flutist and influential music educator who became a prominent figure in the classical music scene of South Africa, after emigrating from Hungary in the late 1950s. She is particularly remembered for her classical flute music performances and commissioning of new compositions in South Africa, notably composers like Roelof Temmingh and Paul Loeb van Zuilenburg.
Early Life and Education
Tamássy was born in Budapest in 1936. She pursued her musical education at the Ferenc Erkel Conservatorium and the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest. Following her studies in Hungary, she further honed her skills under the tutelage of renowned French flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal when he visited south Africa on concert tours.[1]
Career in South Africa
In 1956, Tamássy fled Hungary with her family in the wake of the Hungarian Revolution, settling in Johannesburg, South Africa for a few years and then relocating to Stellenbosch. She quickly established herself as a leading figure in the South African classical music scene, performing as a soloist, chamber musician, and broadcaster. Her performances with various ensembles, including Musica Antiqua, the Pro Arte Wind Ensemble, the Tamássy Flute Quartet, and the Tamássy-Fortescue Duo, were widely acclaimed.[2]
In 1965, she obtained the Unisa Performers' Licentiate in Flute with distinction, further cementing her reputation as a virtuoso flutist. Her career also included regular collaborations with South African orchestras, as well as significant contributions to South African radio.[1][2]
Teaching and Mentorship
Tamássy held a teaching position at the University of Stellenbosch from 1960, where she trained and mentored several generations of flutists. Many of her students went on to have successful careers in music, both in South Africa and internationally. She frequently travelled to Europe to stay abreast of the latest developments in flute pedagogy and facilitated opportunities for her students to study at prestigious institutions abroad.[2]
In addition to her teaching, Tamássy presented masterclasses across Europe and South Africa and was involved in several radio programs, including a 13-part series titled From Shepherd to Symphony. She also arranged Hungarian folk songs and other works for flute and piano, contributing significantly to the repertoire.[2] One of her notable arrangements was the adaptation of J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations for harpsichord, which received critical acclaim for its intricate handling of the original work's complexities and its suitability for a chamber music setting.[3]
Later Life and Legacy
After her retirement in 1998, Tamássy continued to teach and perform. She maintained a flute teaching studio until shortly before her death in 2018. She self-published three CD recordings of herself playing a collection of favourite flute and piano pieces (with Elna van der Merwe on piano), of flute and harp pieces (with Kobie du Plessis on harp), and of the Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach (with Mario Nell on organ and harpsichord).
Her extensive collection of flute scores is housed at the Africa Open Institute for Music, Research and Innovation, located at Pieter Okkers House, 7 Joubert Street, Stellenbosch. The collection is curated by Esther Marie Pauw.[1][2]
- ^ a b c "Tribute to flautist Éva Tamássy". 22 January 2019. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Tribute to a flautist extraordinaire". 12 December 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "Éva Tamássy". Retrieved 15 September 2024.