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Judith Kellock Masterclass at University of Cape Town, 4 August 2009

Albert Combrink2009-08-18T22:23:50+02:00

As part of her recital-tour of South Africa, Prof Judith Kellock, presented Masterclasses at S.A. College of Music at the University of Cape Town. It was a tremendous bonus that Peter Louis van Dijk and myself managed to get this to happen at UCT. At the invitation Prof. Virigina Davids – Head of the Voice Department at the SACM, Miss Kellock worked with students with a large range of skills, of both Under- and Post-Gradute level. Miss Kellock’s class drew substantial interest from faculty and students alike and was [read more…]

Judith Kellock Masterclass at University of Cape Town, 4 August 2009Albert Combrink2009-08-18T22:23:50+02:00

Try Me, Good King: Libby Larsen Song Cycle in Recital with Judith Kellock (Soprano) and Albert Combrink (Piano)

Albert Combrink2009-07-26T20:02:16+02:00

Libby Larsen’s Song Cycle “Try Me, Good King” is a group of songs drawn from the final letters and gallows speeches of the first five wives of Henry VIII. Conceived as much as operatic “scenas” as a song cycle, these songs provide the ideal vehicle for American soprano Judith Kellock, Professor of Singing at Cornell University. Kellock and I will performing this cycle at the Baxther Theatre in Cape Town on Monday 3 August 2009, at 13H00.

Other works in the programme include South African composer Peter Louis van [read more…]

Try Me, Good King: Libby Larsen Song Cycle in Recital with Judith Kellock (Soprano) and Albert Combrink (Piano)Albert Combrink2009-07-26T20:02:16+02:00

Heggie Songs in Recital with Judith Kellock (Soprano) and Albert Combrink (Piano)

Albert Combrink2009-07-24T20:55:07+02:00

“Dead Man Walking”, Jake Heggie’s first opera, received international acclaim and has been performed in many opera houses internationally, including the New York City Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Austin Lyric Opera, and others. It will make its Cape Town debut on October 16, 22 and 24 (PG 16N) in a production by Cape Town Opera. Heggie has written over 150 songs, and American Soprano Judith Kellock and I will be performing some of these in a recital entitled “Paper Wings” at the Baxter Concert Hall, Monday 3 August at 13h00. [read more…]

Heggie Songs in Recital with Judith Kellock (Soprano) and Albert Combrink (Piano)Albert Combrink2009-07-24T20:55:07+02:00

Peter Louis van Dijk’s “Four American Songs” in recital with Judith Kellock and Albert Combrink

Albert Combrink2009-07-14T09:38:05+02:00

In our upcoming concerts in Cape Town (Baxter Concert Hall, 3 August, 13h00) and Port Elizabeth on 6 August, American Soprano Judith Kellock and I will be performing a song cycle by South African composer Peter Louis van Dijk. The “Four American Songs”, set to poems by Meggan Moorhead and Sara Teasdale, is a substantial work presenting major challenges to both singer and pianist. In the composer’s list of works are many choral works, but a relatively small body of work for Voice and Piano. “Three Medieval Love Songs”, “Beyond” and “Stardrift: Four Songs” appear to be [read more…]

Peter Louis van Dijk’s “Four American Songs” in recital with Judith Kellock and Albert CombrinkAlbert Combrink2009-07-14T09:38:05+02:00

Samuel Barber Songs: In Recital With Judith Kellock (Soprano) and Albert Combrink

Albert Combrink2009-07-09T18:16:31+02:00

I am preparing a group of recitals of American Art-songs with American soprano Judith Kellock, which will include a selection of songs by Samuel Barber (1910-1982). The challenge for the pianist is, of course, the difficult piano writing. As Judith Kellock and I have not yet rehearsed our recital programme, I can not comment on the symbiosis between singer and accompanist in these songs. But it is a recital for which I can’t wait. Judith Kellock’s recording of Barber Songs has been highly acclaimed [read more…]

Samuel Barber Songs: In Recital With Judith Kellock (Soprano) and Albert CombrinkAlbert Combrink2009-07-09T18:16:31+02:00