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

The Symphony Choir of Cape Town

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 2014Albert Combrink2014-06-16T10:22:09+02:00

LIVE VIDEO: “Chi il bel sogno di Doretta” – Nomsa Mpofu (Soprano)

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Nomsa Mpofu (Soprano) & Albert Combrink (Piano)
“Chi il bel sogno di Doretta” – Sung by Magda in “La Rondine” (The Swallow) (1917) by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)

LIVE AMATEUR CELLPHONE FOOTAGE

Nomsa Mpofu was born 21 years ago in Cape Town and started singing in choral eisteddfod competitions with the Luhlaza high school choir, based in Khayelitsha. She’s a 4th year student studying at the South African College of Music at the University of Cape Town studying with Patrick [read more…]

LIVE VIDEO: “Chi il bel sogno di Doretta” – Nomsa Mpofu (Soprano)Albert Combrink2013-02-22T11:59:37+02:00

LIVE VIDEO: Nomsa Mpofu sings “Quando me’n vo” (in “Sweeter than Roses”)

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Nomsa Mpofu (Soprano) & Albert Combrink (Piano)
“Quando me’n vo” – a.k.a. “Musetta’s Waltz” from the Italian Opera “La Bohème” (1896) by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)

Live Amateur Cellphone Footage:

Nomsa Mpofu was born 21 years ago in Cape Town and started singing in choral eisteddfod competitions with the Luhlaza high school choir, based in Khayelitsha. She’s a 4th year student studying at the South African College of Music at the University of Cape Town studying with Patrick Tikolo. She [read more…]

LIVE VIDEO: Nomsa Mpofu sings “Quando me’n vo” (in “Sweeter than Roses”)Albert Combrink2013-02-22T11:37:15+02:00

Sweeter Than Roses – Photos from the Performance: Central Library, Cape Town, 15/2/13

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The library’s Children’s Literacy Porgramme ran a poemwriting workshop and this little munchkin presented a few of these Poems.

Music Director and Pianist presenting a fun programme in an extraordinary space.

Nomsa Mpofu

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Sweeter Than Roses – Photos from the Performance: Central Library, Cape Town, 15/2/13Albert Combrink2013-02-17T04:51:48+02:00

Sweeter Than Roses Flashmob – Cape Town Central Library – Valentine’s Day 2013

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At first people didn’t quite know what to make of it, but soon, out came the camera-phones! I had a little cupid at my elbow watching intently. People walked past and peered over my shoulders to see the music. [read more…]

Sweeter Than Roses Flashmob – Cape Town Central Library – Valentine’s Day 2013Albert Combrink2013-02-15T09:40:19+02:00

“Sweeter than Roses” 15/2/2013 – Résumés of the performers

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“Sweeter than Roses” 15/2/2013 – Résumés of the performers

Nomsa Mpofu(Soprano)

Nomsa Mpofu

Nomsa Mpofu was born 21 years ago in Cape Town and started singing in choral eisteddfod competitions with the Luhlaza high school choir, based in Khayelitsha. She’s a 4th year student studying at the South African College of Music at the University of Cape Town studying with Patrick Tikolo. She has participated as a chorus member at the University in several productions that include L’elisir d’Amore ,Cunning little Vixen, Le Nozze di Figaro, Il Viaggio a Reims, La [read more…]

“Sweeter than Roses” 15/2/2013 – Résumés of the performersAlbert Combrink2013-02-05T21:05:36+02:00

“Sweeter than Roses”: Cape Town Central Library, 15 February 2013, 20h00

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Sweeter Than Roses – Valentine’s Arias, Songs and Ballads

Artists:

Louise Howlett – Soprano
Nomsa Mpofu – Soprano
Thesele Kemane – Baritone
Albert Combrink – Piano and Musical Director

WHERE:
Cape Town Central Library – Drill Hall, Darling Street, Cape Town
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WHEN:
Friday 15 February 2013

TIME:
20h00 – 21h30

PRICE:
R100

Bookings:
082 365 6634 or email albertcombrink@worldonline.co.za

“Sweeter than Roses” is a semi-staged multi-genre programme of songs for Valentine’s Day – Opera, to Musicals to Jazz. Using the evocative architectural space of the Cape Town Central Library to combine the talents of young operatic stars Mpofu and Kemane with cross-over specialist Howlett, creates exciting opportunities for story-telling, for hearing [read more…]

“Sweeter than Roses”: Cape Town Central Library, 15 February 2013, 20h00Albert Combrink2013-01-04T20:13:31+02:00