Programme Notes: Ubuntu Ensemble – Cape Town Concert Series, May 2020

Albert Combrink2020-12-07T21:04:38+02:00

The Ubuntu Ensemble is a collective of some South Africa’s finest musicians working overseas, brought together by bassist Leon Bosch. For this concert South African pianist François du Toit will join violinist Sarah Oates, with Louise Lansdown – viola, Rudi de Groote – cello and Leon Bosch – double bass.
This truly is a Celebrity concert, which is hosted by the Kramer Jubilee Trust to help raise funds for the longevity of the Concert Series.

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Programme Notes: Ubuntu Ensemble – Cape Town Concert Series, May 2020Albert Combrink2020-12-07T21:04:38+02:00

Reflections: Zeitz-MOCAA: Walkabout on Penny Siopis’ “This is a true Story”

Albert Combrink2020-05-18T13:35:20+02:00

SOME REFLECTIONS:

This Is a True Story: Short Films by Penny Siopis

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Reflections: Zeitz-MOCAA: Walkabout on Penny Siopis’ “This is a true Story”Albert Combrink2020-05-18T13:35:20+02:00

Montagu Music Society 1 February 2020 – Blues in the Night on Broadway

Albert Combrink2020-02-23T20:24:20+02:00

17:30 for 18:00
Montagu Nature Garden
R100 adults, R20 learners/students

Montagu Music Soceity

The Montagu Nature Gardens will once again be the setting for a relaxing and entertaining sundowner concert hosted by the Montagu Music Society on Saturday 1 February 2020.

“Blues in the Night on Broadway” will feature some sultry blues, some sexy jazz, some hits from Broadway and West End musicals, and maybe even an opera aria or two.

Four of Cape Town’s most sought-after performers will headline the show, which starts at 17h30 for 18h00.

Louise Howlett, classically trained at the [read more…]

Montagu Music Society 1 February 2020 – Blues in the Night on BroadwayAlbert Combrink2020-02-23T20:24:20+02:00

Lady Sings the Blues on Broadway – Bistro BonBon, Franschhoek, 26 October 2019

Albert Combrink2019-10-21T19:05:22+02:00

Pianist Christopher Duigan Hosts the Franschhoek Classic Music Festival

Kicking things off is Grand Soiree at 6.30 pm for 7 pm on Satuday, 26 October. Songstress Louise Howlett brings her ‘Blues in the Night’ programme to Bistro Bon Bon with pianist Albert Combrink and Charl Clayton on saxophone. Tickets are R500, which includes a three-course meal.

To book phone Bistro Bon Bon at 021 876 3936.

Lady Sings the Blues on Broadway – Bistro BonBon, Franschhoek, 26 October 2019Albert Combrink2019-10-21T19:05:22+02:00

CPO Musicians Play Chamber Music: Erin Hall 22 Sept 2019

Albert Combrink2019-07-22T18:16:07+02:00

Meet musicians from the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra in a unique new series supported by the CPO and Cape Town Concert Series. This is a perfect concert for those curious about getting to know classical music and musicians better.

Musicians from the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing in the second of a unique new series supported by the CPO and the Cape Town Concert Series. The concert was devised to offer a performance platform to the musicians, many of whom do not have the chance to perform chamber music [read more…]

CPO Musicians Play Chamber Music: Erin Hall 22 Sept 2019Albert Combrink2019-07-22T18:16:07+02:00

Blues in the Night on Broadway – 11 August 4.30pm Erin Hall

Albert Combrink2019-07-05T16:57:40+02:00

Cape Town songbird Louise Howlett and her longtime musical partner Albert Combrink (piano), team up again with musical whizz-kids Dylan Tabisher (Percussion) and Charl Clayton (Saxophone) to bring you “Blues in the Night on Broadway”. This Jazz and Broadway show has sold out many times at Alexander Bar and the SuidOoster Fees two years in a row.

As always, Louise blends a narative into a beguiling playlist of familiar favourites from the Blues era – paying tribute to some of the great female ladies of jazz – to more modern [read more…]

Blues in the Night on Broadway – 11 August 4.30pm Erin HallAlbert Combrink2019-07-05T16:57:40+02:00