Show starts at 8.15 with a cover charge of R50.

Great wine and more on sale at the venue. Limited seating so book early by calling 021 418 2846. For more information contact 084 682 1337 or email info@louisehowlett.co.za

Toro Wine & Aperitivo Bar - 68 Waterkant St, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa

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Bishops Diocesean College: Campground Road

Music Department: Hyslop Hall

Hyslop Hall

The Cape Town Tango Ensemble is the only Tango Orchestra in South Africa. They have been in existence for over 14 years. Comprising a core of 4 musicians – Stanislav Angelov (Accordeon, Bandoneon and Vibrandoneon), Albert Combrink (Piano), Charles Lazar (Double Bass) and Jacek Domagala (Violin) (for this performance the Violinist is Piet de Beer) – the group has performed locally and internationally. Their music has appeared on the soundtrack of at films such as “Tango Club”, and “Visa/Vie”. They have appeared on various television shows such as e.TV’s “Backstage”, and various variety programmes on Kyknet. They have broadcast on the BBC German Television Service and were recently on MNet’s “Ontbytsake”. The Ensemble was nominated for an MTN SAMA Award in 2011 for their second album “Tango Club”. They have travelled abroad and in 2011 performed at the Leipzig Gewandhaus in Germany, one of Europe’s most prestigious Concert Venues. Their tour included Munich, Berlin and Tubingen, both playing concerts and shows including dancers.

The individual musicians are highly acclaimed in their own right. Angelov performed with Queen and Bono at the “46664” concert televised to millions. Combrink made his concerto and recording debut at 18 with the Natal Philharmonic Orchestra and recently performed  Tango and Chopin recitals in Singapore. All four musicians are classically trained, holding a variety of degrees and diplomas from international institutions, and perform in a variety of genres.

The program will include explanations and presentations around the instruments and styles of tango performed, making the most of the educational opportunity presented by the concert.

Read more about the Bishops Diocesan College Music Department HERE.

CAPE TOWN AUDITIONS:

Date: Thursday 9 February

Time: 11am – 5pm

Venue: Orchestral Rehearsal Room (ORR) – Artscape Theatre Centre

An Accompanist will be provided – you must bring sheet music for the pianist and the panel.

Age Limit:
Ladies: 32
Gents: 35

Application:
Please apply ONLINE: Find the application form by clicking  HERE

South African singers who previously attended the festival include:
Maudee Montierre (Soprano- UCT)
Friedel Mitas (Soprano – UCT)
Sunnyboy Dladla (Tenor – UCT)

General Information
In 2002 the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival Choir Academy was founded as an educational component to the Orchestral Academy at Schloss Salzau. This integral element of the festival was originally established by Leonard Bernstein. A central goal of Artistic Director Rolf Beck is, to delineate the beauty and advantages of choral music for participating singers within the academy who wish to establish a professional solo music career. Former choir academy members proudly support the insightful words of distinguished conductor Rolf Beck: »Through ensemble music singers learn proficient means in how to properly execute musical phrasing in various styles of repertoire. As well, they obtain and refine several important skills such as maintaining tuning whilst keeping an open ear to surrounding musicians within the group. This confluence of developing independent artistry and integrated singing within an ensemble is absolutely necessary for all aspiring singers to achieve; especially when they later appear on-stage in opera and other repertoire involving solistic singing with orchestras.« The unique advantage for selected singers to heighten their musical aptitude within the academy is vast and rich. Through the festival’s wide variety of concert programmes with influential conductors, every young singer benefits greatly from the knowledge and skills gained at the Choir Academy.

The Choir Academy is sponsored by the POSSEHL Stiftung, Lübeck, and the Klaus Murmann Familiy.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Application procedure

Applicants should be voice students of a Music Academy or post-graduate program (age limit: ladies 32 years, gents 35 years). A selection jury will decide which applicants are accepted for the Choir Academy. The participant’s travel expenses and cost of room and board will be covered by the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival. The participants will get an expense allowance.

The completed online application form should be submitted to the Choir Academy AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Applicants who successfully pass the audition will receive an invitation to the Choir Academy at the beginning of April, 2012 latest.

Please ensure, that the Festival is able to contact you between December 2011 and June 2012 (ideally by e-mail), otherwise it will not be possible to receive an audition placement or attend the Academy.

All singers are asked to choose at least two arias from the repertoire list, one oratorio and opera. A piano accompanist will be provided. Please bring two copies each of your selected repertoire.

REPERTOIRE LIST:

Please choose two arias from the following list (one oratorio, one opera):

Henry Purcell
Dido and Aeneas, King Arthur

Johann Sebastian Bach
Johannes-Passion, Matthäus-Passion,
Weihnachtsoratorium I–VI, Magnificat

Georg Friedrich Händel
Messias, Alexander’s Feast, Samson,
Solomon, Jephta
Gulio Cesare, Radamisto, Rinaldo, Alcina

Joseph Haydn
Die Schöpfung

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Requiem, Missa in C Major, Davidde penitente,
Exsultate jubilate
Idomeneo, La Clemenza di Tito, Die Zauberflöte,
Così fan tutte, Bastien und Bastienne,
Le nozze di Figaro, Die Entführung aus dem
Serail, Don Giovanni, Apollo und Hyacinth

Ludwig van Beethoven
Fidelio

Carl Maria von Weber
Der Freischütz

FURTHER CONTACT DETAILS:

Stiftung Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival
Chorakademie
Palais Rantzau, Parade 1
D – 23552 Lübeck
Tel.: +49-(0)451-38957-22
Fax: +49-(0)451-38957-57
boehmke@shmf.de
gaschka@shmf.de

Also have a look at: www.festivalchor.de

Concert Launch of new Klezmer CD “Cape Town Shpiel” by Matthew Reid’s Klezmer Ensemble “Playing with Fire”

Monday 12 December 8 – 11 pm

Cape Town Center for the Book, Queen Victoria Street.

Unreserved seats R100.

To book contact: 021 434 9691 or email admin@cjsa.org.za, or phone Myra at 083 4493974.

After years of entertaining music-lovers in Cape Town, and a long association with events such as the annual Yiddish Song Festivals at the Baxter Theatre, Playing with Fire launches its first Klezmer cd with a spectacular concert with these wonderful musicians:

Matthew Reid – Musical Director, Clarinet and Saxophone

Ivor Joffe – Vocals

Dave Ridgway – Bass

Albert Combrink – Piano

Kevin Gibson – Drums

Mike Blake – Trumpet

Nic Green – Trombone

Kerryn Torrance – Violin

Joe Bolton – Tuba

as well as Keith Tabisher, Bernard Kotse &  Elinor Spiers.

Limited tickets available from 021 434 9691 so book soon!

The Background

It is remarkable that a band devoted to Klezmer music should exist on the southern-most tip of Africa. Even more unusual is that it should still be going ten years after it started. Now, the Playing with Fire Klezmer Band under the inspired leadership of Matthew Reid, has finally cutting a CD of their music, to bring the sound and spirit of Klezmer into your heart and home.

Indeed, Klezmer has the scope and range to appeal to all ages and tastes. Playing with Fire has in fact participated in many of the popular ‘Balkanology’ parties that are a hit with youth in Cape Town, proving that the genre has all the potential to expand across the generations.

“Cape Town is most fortunate to have had in its midst the very gifted Klezmer musician, Matthew Reid.  His vibrant and moving arrangements, rendered superbly by him and his ensemble have added immeasurably to the local music scene.  It is difficult to imagine Cape Town’s annual Yiddish Song Festival without his magical renditions,” says Myra Osrin, who has been the driving force behind making a Playing with Fire CD into a reality.

“Having a person of Matthew’s k n o w l e d g e, dedication and integrity has been a key factor,” says Philip Todres, producer of the Yiddish Song Festival. “We are talking ‘soul music,’ and he has proven time and again that he has that intuitive instinct to work brilliantly in this genre.”

“Matthew’s contribution to the Jewish music scene in Cape Town is significant,” observes Fay Singer. “This CD is a fitting recognition of Matthew Reid and the Playing with Fire Klezmer Band, and the fact that Cape Town is witnessing a resurgence of interest in this musical form.”  Fay notes that in the USA, Klezmer is regarded as a national art form

The CD – CAPE TOWN SHPIEL

Matthew agrees that now is the time to make a Playing with Fire CD of Klezmer music. “The timing is right — it has taken ten years for the band to mature in its understanding and interpretation of this unique style, and it will satisfy the repeated requests for a Klezmer CD by Playing with Fire.”

While the focus is on traditional klezmer refrains, Matthew has in some instances acknowledged that this is ‘Klezmer in Africa’.  Listen out for the sounds of traditional local melodies filtering through.  Or pick up on the Kaapse Klopse rhythm of the one number.  This ‘morphing’ of styles can be seen in the cross over between traditional and the jazz influence that occurred in the USA.

And there is also a nod to Yiddish Song, which Fay Singer regards as a cousin of klezmer music – the two genres often intersect.  Comparing this CD to ‘Cape Town ZING’ that was released 2 years ago highlights this association.  Ivor Joffe sings 4 numbers on the new CD.

The Concert on 12 December, 2011

Bring along your dancing shoes!  Matthew hopes to have you dancing or at least tapping your toes to this infectious music.

Billed as the “biggest Klezmer happening in Africa!” there will be + 11 musicians on stage.  This has to be the biggest ever klezmer concert in Africa.  So book immediately and be sure not to miss this unique Klezmer in Africa concert.

The Playing with Fire CD will be available for purchase at the Concert.  Get a signed copy PLUS a free copy of Cape Town Zing! at a very special price.

The celebratory launch will be held on Monday 12 December at the Centre forthe Book, Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town at 8pm.

Unreserved seats R100.

To book contact: 021 434 9691 or email admin@cjsa.org.za, or phone Myra at 083 4493974.

This project is being made possible through generous sponsorships, and proceeds of CD sales will be shared with the Cape Jewish Seniors Association

NOTE ON KLEZMER MUSIC
Played by professional musicians called klezmorim, the genre originally consisted largely of dance tunes and instrumental display pieces for weddings and other celebrations. The genre has its origins in Eastern Europe. In the United States the genre morphed considerably as Yiddish-speaking Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe, who arrived between 1880 and 1924,^[1] met and assimilated American Jazz.

Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

“Music captures an era and part of the world from where a people came and expressed themselves.  It’s a cultural record.” Idan Raichel

Magical Mazurkas & Wonderful Waltzes  – A selection of popular classics

Albert Combrink (Piano)

Wednesday 7 December 2011

3 – 4 pm

Pollsmoor Rd, Kirstenhof, Cape Town, 7945

Enquiries: 021 701 5007 OR 021 701 4234

Cape Town Pianist Albert Combrink presents an informal, light-hearted programme of solo piano works, perfect for the launch of the festive season. Mazurkas and Waltzes by Frederic Chopin intersperse familiar popular classics such as Beethoven’s “Pathetique” Sonata, “Anitra’s Dance” form Grieg’s “Peer Gynt” and Mozart’s “Rondo alla Turca”.

Copies of the CD’s NIGHT SESSIONS, TANGO CLUB and EL TANGO EN AFRICA will be on sale.

Grand Tango Salon at 6 Spin Street Restaurant, Friday 25 November 2011

A wonderful evening out for Tango lovers, dancers and non-dancers, hosted by Mark Hoeben (TangoCapeTown), 6 Spin Street and the CT Tango Ensemble. Come and dance to the music of the CT Tango Ensemble and DJ, or simply come and watch beautiful people dance the Tango. Have a fantastic meal at the Restaurant. Dancing will take place in the center of the restaurant, which has a perfect dance-floor, and tables have a perfect view for non-dancers who simply want to enjoy the atmosphere and elegant setting.

When:
Friday 25 November 2011

Where:
6 Spin Street Restaurant, Cape Town CBD (Facing Church Square behind the Grootte Kerk)

Time:
Restaurant and bar open from 7pm.
Live music by CT Tango Ensemble from 9 pm

Tickets:
R100 Cover Charge
Pre-book for DISCOUNTED SET MENU (See Below)

Dinner Reservations:
reservations@6spinstreet.co.za
021 461 0666

Music of the Night- Louise Howlett (Vocal) & Albert Combrink (Piano)

Thursday 10 November 2011

6:30 for 7:00 pm

Pollsmoor Rd, Kirstenhof, Cape Town, 7945

Enquiries: 021 701 5007 OR 021 701 4234

Music of the Night is a touching programme of songs depicting stories of love lost and found through the styles of Opera, Broadway and Jazz. Classics such as “As time goes by” and “Cry me a River” rub shoulders with famous musicals of Lloyd-Webber and Sondheim and arias from Carmen and Rusalka in a programme designed to appeal to all.

Copies of their CD NIGHT SESSIONS will be on sale.

Music of the Night- Louise Howlett (Vocal) & Albert Combrink (Piano)

Saturday 29 October

6:30 for 7:00 pm

Café Bon Bon at La Petite Dauphine
Excelsior Road , Franschhoek, 7690

R350 Includes three-course meal, canapés and welcome drink.

Booking – Café Bon Bon tel: 021 876 3936

Music of the Night is a touching programme of songs depicting stories of love lost and found through the styles of Opera, Broadway and Jazz. Classics such as “As time goes by” and “Cry me a River” rub shoulders with famous musicals of Lloyd-Webber and Sondheim and arias from Carmen and Rusalka in a programme designed to appeal to all.

Copies of their CD NIGHT SESSIONS will be on sale.

Read Reviews of Café Bon Bon HERE

Read Reviews of the performer’s CD Night Sessions HERE

Find the Franschhoek Classical Music Festival on FACEBOOK

Read more about the Franschhoek Classic Music Festival HERE

Wednesday 26 October

8 pm (Drinks and snacks served from 7 pm)

PLEASE NOTE VENUE: 19 Strawbery Fields, Strawbery Lane, Constantia, Cape Town

Tickets: R105

For bookings or inquiries, please contact Lara on:
0217017466
0827157813
info@lindbergh-arts.co.za

CT Tango Ensemble, appearing at a new venue for our old friends, the Lindbergh Arts Foundation.
Fresh after their tour of Germany, they have a busy schedule, back at home.
Their appearances in Germany included venues like: the prestigious Gewandhaus in Leipzig, Alma en vuelo in Leipzig, Nuo Tango Berlin & Mala Junta in Berlin & The Rainbow Dance Factory in Tubingen.
Program @ Linbergh will include several compositions by Astor Piazzolla to celebrate 90 years of his birth as well as other favorites by Canaro, Salgan and their own compositions by Lazar & Angelov.

Denis Goldberg was guest of honour at the CT Tango Ensemble's debut at the Leipzig Gewandhaus in September 2011

SATURDAY 22 October 2011, 3.30 -5 pm

Do not miss this exclusive performance of CT Tango Ensemble!
One week after their return from the extremely successful tour of Germany, they are ready to appear on local soil.
In this case they will be joining forces with the charming couple from Argentina Ariel Roldan & Cynthia Palacios who are currently touring South Africa. In August they participated as semi-finalists in the ‘Tango Buenos Aires Dance Festival and World Cup”, one of the biggest tango competitions in the world.

CT Tango Ensemble
Stanislav Angelov – Bandoneon, Vibrandoneon & Accordion
Albert Combrink – Piano
Jacek Domagala – Violin
Charles Lazar – Double Bass

Guest Artiste – here you can expect a surprise!

Bookings – just come along early
Tickets – FREE

CT Tango Ensemble - live @ V & A Waterfront Amphitheater on 22 October 2011

Get a MAP of the V & A Waterfront HERE.

Directions to the V & A Waterfront HERE.