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Symphony Choir of Cape Town Festive Concert 8 December 2017 7pm: Groot Constantia

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Festive Concert

Join us for one of the festive season’s most charming concerts on the lawns of Groot Constantia Wine Estate, Friday, 8 December at 7pm (gates open at 5pm), for The Symphony Choir of Cape Town’s annual Festive Concert. Well-known musical director Alexander Fokkens will once again conduct the Choir and Children’s Choir, ccompanied by Pianist Albert Combrink and the Brass Quintet, as well as guest artists” THe Gentleman’s Ensemble”, in a programme of Christmassy favourites. Bring your own rugs, folding chairs and picnics and join us under the stars for this [read more…]

Symphony Choir of Cape Town Festive Concert 8 December 2017 7pm: Groot Constantia2017-11-23T16:26:00+02:00

Festive Concert: Symphony Choir of Cape Town – Groot Constantia 7 December 2016, 7 pm

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Symphony Choir Cape Town

FESTIVE CONCERT

Groot Constantia

7pm

Adults: R150 / 4-12: R60 / Under 4: Free

Cape Town Symphony Choir with soloist Given Nkosi, conducted by Alexander Fokkens, accompanied by Albert Combrink and Brass Ensemble.

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Festive Concert: Symphony Choir of Cape Town – Groot Constantia 7 December 2016, 7 pm2016-12-03T14:59:29+02:00

Photos: Symphony Choir of Cape Town FESTIVE CONCERT: Groot Constantia 9 December 2015

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Symphony Choir of Cape Town FESTIVE CONCERT: Groot Constantia Wine Farm 9 December 2015, 19:00

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Photos: Symphony Choir of Cape Town FESTIVE CONCERT: Groot Constantia 9 December 20152015-12-10T14:13:41+02:00

Symphony Choir of Cape Town FESTIVE CONCERT: Groot Constantia 9 December 2015

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Symphony Choir of Cape Town FESTIVE CONCERT: Groot Constantia Wine Farm 9 December 2015, 19:00

Soloist: Riaan Hunter

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R120, R80( under 16’s) and free for under 3’s – Book Here

Pack a picnic, some chairs and blankets and come and enjoy an evening of beautiful music on the green lawns at Groot Constantia Wine Estate. The Symphony Choir of Cape Town, guest soloists and brass quintet will be conducted by Alexander Fokkens.

Symphony Choir of Cape Town FESTIVE CONCERT: Groot Constantia 9 December 20152015-11-25T08:13:08+02:00

Photos: Rossini – Petite Messe Solennelle 15 June 2014

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Petite Messe Solennelle” by Rossini

Sunday, 15 June 2014, at 5.00pm

St. John’s Church, St. John’s Road, Wynberg

Conducted by
Alexander Fokkens

Pianist – Albert Combrink
Organist – Erik Dippennaar

Bass – Martin Mkhize
Tenor – Willem Bester
Mezzo-Soprano – Bongiwe Nakani
Soprano
– Nomsa Mpofu

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An unusual work for Choir, Soloists, Two Pianos and Harmonium, was first first performed at the dedication (14 March 1864) of [read more…]

Photos: Rossini – Petite Messe Solennelle 15 June 20142014-06-16T10:22:09+02:00

Photos: Carmina Burana (Carl Orff): Kirstenbosch (Chelsea Fundraiser) 21.3.14

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On Friday, 21 March (Human Rights Day), a special performance of Carl Orff’s very popular Carmina Burana took place at Kirstenbosch, in aid of the national botanical gardens’ exhibition at the Chelsea Flower Show in London.  Choirs taking part were: The Symphony Choir of Cape Town, City of Tygerburg Choir and Rondebosch Preparatory School Choir. The CPO was conducted by Alex Fokkens and the soloists were Goitsemang Oniccah Lehobye, Riaan Hunter and Willem Bester.

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Photos: Carmina Burana (Carl Orff): Kirstenbosch (Chelsea Fundraiser) 21.3.142014-03-22T09:45:42+02:00

Carmina Burana (Carl Orff): Kirstenbosch (Chelsea Fundraiser) 21.3.14

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On Friday, 21 March (Human Rights Day), a special performance of Carl Orff’s very popular Carmina Burana will take place at Kirstenbosch, in aid of the national botanical gardens’ exhibition at the Chelsea Flower Show in London. The CPO will be conducted by Alex Fokkens and the soloists are Goitsemang Oniccah Lehobye, Riaan Hunter and Willem Bester.

Find the CPO Website HERE.

View Photos of the event HERE.

Carmina Burana by Carl Orff
Also on the programme are Prince [read more…]

Carmina Burana (Carl Orff): Kirstenbosch (Chelsea Fundraiser) 21.3.142014-02-17T19:01:27+02:00

Groot Constantia Festive Concert – Carols under the Stars 19/12/12

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GROOT CONSTANTIA FESTIVE CONCERT – Carols under the Stars

  The Symphony Choir of Cape Town– Conducted by Alexander Fokkens

Soloist – Goitsemang Lehobye (soprano)

Accompanists: Cape Town Brass Ensemble & Albert Combrink (Piano)

There is no better way to get into the festive spirit than to spend an evening enjoying beautiful Christmas music under the stars.  The choir will be putting on a Christmas concert in the magnificent surroundings of Groot Constantia Wine Estate.

Date: Thursday 19th December 2013

Venue: Groot Constantia Wine Estate, Groot Constantia Road

Time: Grounds open from 5pm. Concert starts at 7pm

Tickets: R120 [read more…]

Groot Constantia Festive Concert – Carols under the Stars 19/12/122013-12-09T07:41:47+02:00

Rossini’s “La Scala di Seta”: meet the players

2009-06-08T20:59:35+02:00

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I have been a repetiteur for many productions, from Operas to Musicals to Cabarets. But I have enjoyed few of them as much as this production conducted by Alex Fokkens and directed by Lara Bye.  The story is delightfully funny and charming. A young couple are in love and already secretly married, and this becomes the engine that drives the farce. I think it is a real “Closet-Opera”: there is always at least one closet on the stage, with always at least one person hiding in [read more…]

Rossini’s “La Scala di Seta”: meet the players2009-06-08T20:59:35+02:00

“La Scala di Seta” – Synopsis

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January 2009: Artscape Theatre

Catch  “La Scala di Seta” 12 and 13 June 2009 at Atrscape Theatre

 

LaScala FB sized poster

Synopsis

Dormont is the teacher and guardian of the beautiful Giulia, and he is determined that she will marry Blansac despite her continual rejection of his advances. The fact is that Giulia is already married to Blansac’s friend Dorvil, who every night is able to exercise his conjugal rights because Giulia lowers a ladder made of silk down to him from [read more…]

“La Scala di Seta” – Synopsis2009-06-07T19:53:45+02:00
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