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Plessis' compositions were varied and included both choral and instrumental pieces. He is noted for his contributions to both South African chamber music and orchestral music. Initially opposed to the idea, du Plessis included
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government, which he actively supported. He attributed his nationalistic music to a "growing consciousness" of his
Afrikaner heritage, and therefore was not opposed to his music being used for political purposes.
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When I was a child-Toe ek 'n kind was, suite, op. 33, 1972 (1. Speeldoos, 2. Die tjellis, 3. Vleivolk, 4. Klawerliefde, 5. Rivierdroom, 6. Die skool sluit, 7. Kaleidoskoop, 8. Naggeluide)
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on 7 June 1922. A musical prodigy from a young age, he began writing his own piano compositions by the time he was seven years old. In 1940 he enrolled in
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Musiek by drie skilderye van Henri
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Sounding the Cape: Music, Identity and
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