William Berger & Albert Combrink in Recital, Cape Town 9 October 2016

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William Berger – Baritone

Goitsemang Lehobye – Soprano

Ipeleng Kgatla – Soprano

Ariella Caira – Cello

Albert Combrink – Piano

“Hailed by Gramophone Magazine as “one of the best of our younger baritones”, William Berger is distinguished by his rich vocal timbre and charismatic stage presence. A compelling interpreter of song, Berger is equally at home on the operatic stage and has performed at renowned festivals, opera houses and concert halls around the world.”

…Would you not like to hear, see and experience [read more…]

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Hermanus Fynarts: Last Night of the Proms 8 June 2015

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LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS

DATE: 7 June

TIME: 14:30 -16:45

DURATION: 130 minutes

VENUE: Hermanus High School

ARTISTS: Richard Cock, Goitsemang Lehobye

DISCIPLINE: Orchestral

RATES: Adult R130 /Children: R60

Albert Combrink Performance Schedule: January 2015

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~ 4 January 2014 – La Diva: Beverley Chiat, Violina Angeulov & Albert Combrink in Concert – Christchurch Concert Series
3 pm, ChristChurch, Constantia, R100

~ 15 January – Opera Gala Dinner: Commodore Hotel (Private Function)
Goitsemang Lehobye, Bongiwe Nakani, Khanyiso Gwenxane, Siya Ntlale, Albert Combrink
Hosted by: Michael P. Steinberg, Director of the Cogut Center for the Humanities and Professor of History and Music at Brown University

~ 21 January – Louise Howlett presents Midweek Sessions: Opera Encore
Goitsemang Lehobye, Bongiwe Nakani, Khanyiso Gwenxane, Siya Ntlale, Albert Combrink
7.30 pm

~25 January – La Vie en Rose – Louise Howlett (sop), Sally Minter (flute), Pieter-Adriaan (Cello) Albert [read more…]

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Photos: Goitsemang Lehobye & Albert Combrink perform at Kelvin Grove, Cape Town, June 2014

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An Opera Rectial presented by the Owl Club of Cape Town at The Grill Room, Kelvin Grove, 144 Campground Road, Newlands, Cape Town

Tues 17 June 2014

Goitesemang Lehobye (Soprano)

Read More about Goitsemang Lehobye HERE:

Albert Combrink (Piano)

Pianist Albert Combrink and Soprano Goitsemang Lehobye

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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.

Find the CPO Website HERE.

“Ntyilo Ntyilo” (South African Xhosa Song): Goitsemang Lehobye LIVE VIDEO

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“Ntyilo Ntyilo” (South African Xhosa Song): Goitsemang Lehobye (voice), Albert Combrink (Piano), Hendrike Kovats (Double Bass)

Live Amateur Footage from “Opera in a Convent Garden 2014” held in Cape Town at Springfield Convent.

Read more about Goitsemang Lehobye HERE: https://www.albertcombrink.com/2013/12/19/goitsemang-lehobye/

Read more about “Opera in a Convent Garden” HERE: https://www.albertcombrink.com/2014/01/01/ocg2014pressrelease/

Read more about the original song and the composer (Including Sheetmusic, Original Xhosa Lyrics and English ranslation) HERE:
https://www.albertcombrink.com/2013/10/24/videontyilontyiloboerandbulgar/

Goitsmang Lehobye

Goitsemang Lehobye — SOPRANO — Résumé

Goitsemang was born [read more…]

“Ntyilo Ntyilo” (South African Xhosa Song): Goitsemang Lehobye LIVE VIDEOAlbert Combrink2014-02-04T06:13:36+02:00

“Ebben? Ne andrò lontana” – Goitsemang Lehobye LIVE VIDEO

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“Ebben? Ne andrò lontana” (Alfredo Catalani’s “La Wally”) – Goitsemang Lehobye (Soprano) / Albert Combrink (piano) & Stellenbosch Camerata.

Live Amateur footage of “Opera in a Convent Garden 2014”

Read more about Goitsemang Lehobye HERE: https://www.albertcombrink.com/2013/12/19/goitsemang-lehobye/

Read more about “Opera in a Convent Garden” HERE: https://www.albertcombrink.com/2014/01/01/ocg2014pressrelease/

Goitsemang Lehobye — SOPRANO — Résumé

Goitsemang was born in Ga-Rankuwa and loved singing from as early as she can remember. After finishing her school career, she could not pursue her studies due to a lack of [read more…]

“Ebben? Ne andrò lontana” – Goitsemang Lehobye LIVE VIDEOAlbert Combrink2014-02-03T21:27:29+02:00

La Bohème Finale Act 1: Goitsemang Lehobye & Khanyiso Gwenxane LIVE VIDEO

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“Sì, mi chiamano Mimì”… “O soave fanciulla” (Puccini’s ‘La Bohème’) ‘Goitsemang Lehobye (Soprano) & Khanyiso Gwenxane (Tenor)
Albert Combrink (Piano) & Stellenbosch Camerata (Ammateur Video Footage recorded at “Opera In A Convent Garden 2014)

“Sì, mi chiamano Mimì” 00:00
“O soave fanciulla” 04:55

Read more about Goitsemang Lehobye HERE: https://www.albertcombrink.com/2013/12/19/goitsemang-lehobye/

Read more about Khanyiso Gwenxane HERE: https://www.albertcombrink.com/2013/12/16/khanyisogwenxane/

Read more about “Opera in a Convent Garden” HERE: https://www.albertcombrink.com/2014/01/01/ocg2014pressrelease/

Goitsmang Lehobye (Soprano)

Goitsemang Lehobye – SOPRANO – Résumé

Goitsemang was born in [read more…]

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Photos: Opera in a Convent Garden 2.2.14

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Riaan Hunter, Louise Howlett, Khanyiso Gwenxane, Ifriky Tadadjeu, Goitsemang Oniccah Lehobye, Peter Martens, Suzanne Martens, Emile De Roubaix, Melanie Bruce, Jane Theron

View the event page HERE:

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Photos: Opera in a Convent Garden Rehearsal with visitors from Ikamva Youth 1.1.14

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The final rehearsal of the full ensemble for Opera in a Convent Garden, which also had visitors from IkamvaYouth SA, hosted by the girls of Springfield Convent School. A great opportunity for the young people to see a professional rehearsal in full operation – stops and starts and all – a chance to make new friends, great expereince for the Springfield Schoolgirls, and an audience, to up the pressure of our final rehearsal a few notches.

Thanks to Melanie Bruce, Pat Danford, Golden Arrow Busses and Dr Marion Walton for making possible this valuable addition [read more…]

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Goitsemang Lehobye

Goitsemang Lehobye – Soprano

Ipeleng Kgatla – Soprano

Ariella Caira – Cello

Albert Combrink – Piano

LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS

DATE: 7 June

TIME: 14:30 -16:45

DURATION: 130 minutes

VENUE: Hermanus High School

ARTISTS: Richard Cock, Goitsemang Lehobye

DISCIPLINE: Orchestral

RATES: Adult R130 /Children: R60

SPONSORED BY

An Opera Rectial presented by the Owl Club of Cape Town at The Grill Room, Kelvin Grove, 144 Campground Road, Newlands, Cape Town

Tues 17 June 2014

Goitesemang Lehobye (Soprano)

Albert Combrink (Piano)

“Ntyilo Ntyilo” (South African Xhosa Song): Goitsemang Lehobye (voice), Albert Combrink (Piano), Hendrike Kovats (Double Bass)

“Ebben? Ne andrò lontana” (Alfredo Catalani’s “La Wally”) – Goitsemang Lehobye (Soprano) / Albert Combrink (piano) & Stellenbosch Camerata.

“Sì, mi chiamano Mimì”… “O soave fanciulla” (Puccini’s ‘La Bohème’) ‘Goitsemang Lehobye (Soprano) & Khanyiso Gwenxane (Tenor) Albert Combrink (Piano) & Stellenbosch Camerata (Ammateur Video Footage recorded at “Opera In A Convent Garden 2014)

“Sì, mi chiamano Mimì”… “O soave fanciulla” (Puccini’s ‘La Bohème’) ‘Goitsemang Lehobye (Soprano) & Khanyiso Gwenxane (Tenor)
Albert Combrink (Piano) & Stellenbosch Camerata (Ammateur Video Footage recorded at “Opera In A Convent Garden 2014)