On Tuesday 21 February 2012 Louise Howlett and Albert Combrink perform a selection of songs from their CD ‘Night Sessions’ in the accoustic and intimate environment of Toro Wine Bar in Cape Town’s charming new Cape Quarter. It’s the perfect setting for a journey through love lost and found, with their special interpretation of American Songbook jazz classics.

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

VIEW MAP HERE

READ REVIEW OF TORO WINE BAR HERE

READ REVIEWS OF THE ARTISTS HERE

CT Tango Ensemble perform at Bishops Diocesan College –

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.

FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS OF LAST YEAR’S SMASHING EVENT!

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

Cle’ du Cap Presents:

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.

Milonga on Stage with CT Tango Ensemble & Ariel Roldan & Cynthia Palacios

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.

‘Tango des Südens’  -  Cape Town Tango Ensemble German tour, 30 Sept – 7 Oct 2011

Friday 30 September:
Leipzig Gewandhaus
8pm, 15 EURO

Sunday 2 October:
Leipzig – Alma en Vuelo
Holbeinstraße 29, 04229 Leipzig

9pm, 15 EURO

Monday 3 October:
Berlin – Nou Tango
9.45 pm, 5 EURO
Chausseestraße 102

Wednesday 5 October:
Berlin – Malajunta Tango
9 pm, 10 EURO
Kolonnenstr. 29

Friday 7 October:
Tübingen – Rainbow Dance Factory
8.30 pm, 15 EURO
Schaffhausenstr. 113   72072 Tübingen

For More Information:

Leipzig Gewandhaus

Die Rockin’ Accordions

Alma en Vuelo Leipzig

Mala Junta Berlin

Nou Tango Berlin

Rainbow Dance Factory Tübingen

CT Tango Ensemble Tour of Germany: 30 September – 7 OCtober 2011 

NOU TANGO BERLIN

Monday 3 October

MALAJUNTA TANGO BERLIN

Wednesday 5 October

NOU TANGO BERLIN

Monday 3 October

Tango Lounge mit Live-Musik Cape Town Tango Ensemble

Dancing starts at 21.45

Live Music starts at 22.45

Entrance : 5 Euro

Nou Tango Berlin Mitte

Find a Map to NOU TANGO HERE

Kolonnenstr. 29 · 3. Hinterhof
4. Stock · 10829 Berlin

Bus: 104 | Nachtbus N42
Haltestelle: KESSELDORFSTRASSE
N42 zwischen Theodor-Heuss-Platz & Hackescher Markt alle 30 Minuten
U-Bahn: Kleistpark | Platz der Luftbr.
S-Bahn: Julius-Leber-Brücke

Etage 030 . 787 12 453

Kontakt:
info@judith-tango.de

Raimund 0171 . 52 05 451

Judith 0177 . 45 96 476

Daniela 0172 . 32 32 152

Sven 0177 . 26 07 226

FIND A MAP TO TANGO MALAJUNTA BERLIN HERE

Other dates on the ”Tango des Südens” Tour:

Leipzig Gewandhaus: 30 September

Alma en Vuela – Leipzig: 2 October

Rainbow Dance Factory - Tübingen: 7 and 9 October

FIND THE FULL TOUR SCHEDULE HERE

Wednesday, 29 June, at 10:30 (Theatre)

Following the success of Cinema Serenade, Louise Howlett and Albert Combrink return to Morning Melodies with their unique crossover journey of love, lost and found in the night. Moonlight Serenade features favourite songs of the night from opera/classical, musicals and jazz genres. Titles include Dvorak’s ‘Song to the Moon’, Lloyd Webber’s ‘Music of the Night’ and Howard’s ‘Fly me to the Moon’ and many more, including tracks from their newly released CD Night Sessions.

Book online through Computicket.

Louise Howlett & Albert Combrink

Kalahari Restaurant Teater – George
Vrydag 1 Julie 2011
9 nm
Besprekings: Computicket of 044 874 5000
Kaartjies: R100

Bespreek ‘n tafel by die restaurant en eet ‘n heerlike maaltyd voor die vertoning.

Kort Pers Verklaring:
Music of the Night – Louise Howlet (sang) & Albert Combrink (Klavier) “Muisc of the Night” word aangebied deur veelsydige sopraan Louise Howlett en pianis Albert Combrink, ‘n program van verlore en nuutgevonde liefde, gevind in verskillende style en genres soos opera Broadway en jazz. Luisteraars mag haar herken as die aanbieder van die FMR-program For the Love of Opera en deur items uit hul onlangse CD-opname Night Sessions. Die CD word gereeld op radio gehoor. Musiek sluit in gunstelinge deur Lloyd-Webber & Sondheim. “As time goes by” en “Stardust” staan skouer aan skouer met beroemde Broadway treffers, in ‘n program wat ontwerp is om by all ouderdomme byval te vind. (Luister by www.albertcombrink.com)

Langer Pers Verklaring
“Music of the Night” is ‘n program van liedere geinspireer deur die nag – ‘n volle mengsel van bekende liedjies in verskillende style: Klassiek, Broadway, Opera en Jazz vloei gemaklik aaneen in uitvoerings deur Louise se unieke stem en Albert se charismatiese begeleidings. Hul intieme aanbiedings neem jou op ‘n reis duer musikale en persoonlike herhinderinge van liefde en die versugtings van die lewe. Louise het musiek gestudeer aan die Londense “College of Muisc” en het haar Kaapstad debuut gemaak saam met die Kaapstad Filharmoniese Orkes tydens die Kirstenbosch Millennium Konster. Haar passie vir Jazz en Musicals het haar bekend gemaak as die unieke “Singing Lady” wat in verskeie genres sukses behaal. Haar tweede CD “Night Sessions” saam met Albert Combrink, is onlangs uitgereik. Albert Combrink het ‘n M Mus in Klavier van Natal Universiteit ontvang, sowel as verskeie Lisensiaat diplomas van UNISA, in onderrig, opvoering en begeleiding (Cum Laude). Hy het reeds op 18 sy opname en concerto debuut gemaak saam met die Natal Filharmoniese orkes. Hy het naam gemaak in klassieke sowel as populere musiek. Hy is pianis van die CT Tango Ensemble wat onlangs benoem is vir ‘n SAMA Toekenning vir “Beste Instrumentele Album” vir sy CD “Tango Club”. (Luister by www.albertcombrink.com)

Redefine Boulevard (Old Game) York Street George 6530

GPS Koordinate vir die Kalahari Restaurant Teater:

33’58’18.12″S
22’26’42.42″E

Kaart beskikbaar HIER

Kalahari Restaurant Theater – George
Friday 1 July 2011
9pm
Bookings: Computicket or 044 874 5000
Tickets R100

Book a table in the restaurant and have your meal before the show

Short Press Release

Music of the Night – Louise Howlett (vocals) & Albert Combrink (Piano)

“Music of the night” features the versatile soprano Louise Howlett and Pianist Albert Combrink in a touching programme of songs depicting stories of love lost and found through the styles of Opera, Broadway and Jazz.  Listeners of Fine Music Radio will not only recognize her as the presenter of For the Love of Opera, but also that of the smooth silky voice featured in Night Sessions, her new CD now frequently played over the radio, songs of which will also feature in the concert. Songs include favourites by many such as Lloyd-Webber & Sondheim.  “As time goes by” & “Stardust” rub shoulders with famous musicals in a programme designed to appeal to all ages. (Listen at www.albertcombrink.com)

Longer Press Release

“Music of the Night” is a programme of songs inspired by the Night… a full mixture of well known songs and styles: Classical, Broadway, Opera and Jazz that seamlessly flows through the performance of Louise’s unique voice and Albert’s charismatic accompaniment in an intimate presentation style that takes you on a journey of musical and personal memories of love, longing and everything else.

Louise studied at the Royal College of Music in London and made her Cape Town classical debut with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra at its millennium concert at Kirstenbosch. Her passion for jazz and the musicals has led her to create her own unique Singing Lady brand of Across The Styles performances which she performs throughout the province.  She recently released her second album Night Sessions with Albert Combrink.

Albert Combrink holds an MMUS in Piano Performance from Natal University, where he studied under Isabella Stengel, as well as UNISA Licentiates for Piano Performance, Accompaniment and Teaching (Cum Laude). Since making his recording and concerto debut at 18 as soloist with the Natal Philharmonic orchestra, he has gone on to make his name both in the fields of Classical and Contemporary music. Albert pianist with the CT Tango Ensemble who recently received a SAMA Award Nomination for “Best Instrumental Album” for their CD “Tango Club”. (Listen at www.albertcombrink.com)

Redefine Boulevard (Old Game) York Street George 6530

GPS Co-ordinates for the Kalahari Theater Restaurant

33’58’18.12″S
22’26’42.42″E

Map available HERE