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

Albert Combrink2014-02-03T20:27:19+02:00

“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…]

La Bohème Finale Act 1: Goitsemang Lehobye & Khanyiso Gwenxane LIVE VIDEOAlbert Combrink2014-02-03T20:27:19+02:00

Deh vieni & La ci darem – “Don Giovanni”: Riaan Hunter & Louise Howlett

Albert Combrink2014-02-03T17:59:38+02:00

Deh vieni & La ci darem – “Don Giovanni” (Mozart): Riaan Hunter (Baritone) & Louise Howlett (Soprano)

Albert Combrink (Piano & Arranger), Stellenbosch Camerata

Deh vieni 00:15

La ci darem 02:37

Read more about Riaan Hunter Here: http://www.focto.org/riaan-hunter.php

Read more about Louise Howlett Here: http://louisehowlett.com/

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

Riaan Hunter – Baritone

Riaan started his studies at the SA College of Music in 2004. After finishing his first [read more…]

Deh vieni & La ci darem – “Don Giovanni”: Riaan Hunter & Louise HowlettAlbert Combrink2014-02-03T17:59:38+02:00

Riaan Hunter: Wagner’s “O du mein holder abendstern” ( Tannhäuser) LIVE VIDEO

Albert Combrink2014-02-03T16:30:11+02:00

“O du mein holder abendstern”, Tannhäuser by Richard Wagner (Leipzig 1813 – Venice 1883)

Riaan Hunter (Baritone)

Albert Combrink (Piano & Arranger), Stellenbosch Camerata

Read more about Riaan Hunter Here: http://www.focto.org/riaan-hunter.php

Read more about “Opera in a Convent Garden” Here: [read more…]

Riaan Hunter: Wagner’s “O du mein holder abendstern” ( Tannhäuser) LIVE VIDEOAlbert Combrink2014-02-03T16:30:11+02:00

Dio, che nell’ alma in fondere (Verdi’s Don Carlo): Khanyiso Gwenxane & Riaan Hunter (LIVE VIDEO)

Albert Combrink2014-02-03T12:35:25+02:00

“Dio, che nell’ alma in fondere” from “Don Carlo” (Verdi)

Khanyiso Gwenxane (Tenor) & Riaan Hunter (Baritone)

Albert Combrink (Piano) & Stellenbosch Camerata, arr. Albert Combrink

Amateur Video Footage from “Opera in a Convent Garden’ 2.2.2014

Riaan Hunter (Baritone) & Khanyiso Gwenxane (Tenor)

Read more about Khanyiso Gwenxane Here: [read more…]

Dio, che nell’ alma in fondere (Verdi’s Don Carlo): Khanyiso Gwenxane & Riaan Hunter (LIVE VIDEO)Albert Combrink2014-02-03T12:35:25+02:00

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

Albert Combrink2014-02-01T22:24:20+02:00

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…]

Photos: Opera in a Convent Garden Rehearsal with visitors from Ikamva Youth 1.1.14Albert Combrink2014-02-01T22:24:20+02:00

Opera in a Convent Garden 2014 – Springfield Convent School, 2 Feb 2014, 5.30 pm

Albert Combrink2014-01-01T08:36:39+02:00

Opera in a Convent Garden – 2 Feb 2014

Opera in a Convent Garden –
A picnic-programme of light classics, from Opera, Musicals and Jazz

Featuring:
Goitsemang Lehobye – Soprano
Louise Howlett – Soprano
Khanyiso Gwenxane – Tenor
Ifriky Tadadjeu – Tenor
Riaan Hunter – Baritone
Stellenbosch University Camerata

Musical Direction: Albert Combrink

Read CV’s of the performers HERE

Where:
Springfield Convent School, St. John’s Road, Wynberg, Cape Town

Date:
SUNDAY 2 February 2014

Time:
17h30 – 19h30 (Picnic Gates open at 15h30)

Prices:
Tickets at R120 for Adults, R20 for Children over 10 years

Bookings:
021 797 9637 extension 200 (school hours) or 079 653 3497 or better still at operainaconventgarden@mweb.co.za

Food and Refreshments: [read more…]

Opera in a Convent Garden 2014 – Springfield Convent School, 2 Feb 2014, 5.30 pmAlbert Combrink2014-01-01T08:36:39+02:00

Opera in a Convent Garden 2013 – Some Photos (2)

Albert Combrink2013-07-03T20:47:22+02:00

Thembinkosi Mgetyengana, Hlengiwe Mkwanazi, Emile de Rubaix, Peter Maartens

Thembinkosi Nicholas Mgetyengana,

Thembinkosi Nicholas Mgetyengana

Albert Combrink, Louise Howlett, Owen Metsileng, Thembinkosi Nicholas Mgetyengana, Hlengiwe Mkwanazi

Albert Combrink, Louise Howlett, Owen Metsileng, Thembinkosi Nicholas Mgetyengana, Hlengiwe Mkhwanazi

Albert Combrink, [read more…]

Opera in a Convent Garden 2013 – Some Photos (2)Albert Combrink2013-07-03T20:47:22+02:00

Opera in a Convent Garden 2013 – Some Photos

Albert Combrink2013-02-04T17:56:48+02:00

Michael Mol & Albert Combrink

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Louise Howlett & Micael Mol

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Thembinkosi Mgetyengana (Tenor) & Hlengiwe Mkwanazi (Soprano)

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Owen Metsilen (Baritone)

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Opera in a Convent Garden 2013 – Some PhotosAlbert Combrink2013-02-04T17:56:48+02:00

Opera in a Convent Garden 2013 – Springfield Convent School, 3 Feb 2013 – 5.30 pm

Albert Combrink2013-01-04T17:00:06+02:00

Opera in a Convent Garden –
A programme of light classics from Opera, Musicals and Jazz

Featuring:
Hlengiwe Mkhwanazi – Soprano
Louise Howlett – Soprano
Thembinkosi Mgetyengana – Tenor
Owen Metsileng – Baritone
Stellenbosch University Camerata

Musical Direction: Albert Combrink

Read CV’s of the performers HERE

Where:
Springfield Convent School, St. John’s Road, Wynberg, Cape Town

Date:
SUNDAY THE 3^rd OF FEBRUARY 2013

Time:
17h30 – 19h30 (Picnic Gates open at 15h30)

Prices:
Tickets at R100 Adults, R20 Scholars with under 10’s being free

Bookings:
021 797 9637 extension 200 (school hours) or 079 653 3497 or better still at operainaconventgarden@mweb.co.za

Food and Refreshments: Pack a Picnic or order your own. Pre-ordered picnics (@R120) at 082 781 [read more…]

Opera in a Convent Garden 2013 – Springfield Convent School, 3 Feb 2013 – 5.30 pmAlbert Combrink2013-01-04T17:00:06+02:00

Opera in a Convent Garden 2013: Résumés of the performers

Albert Combrink2013-01-04T16:52:35+02:00

Opera in a Convent Garden –
A programme of light classics from Opera, Musicals and Jazz

Featuring:
Hlengiwe Mkhwanazi – Soprano
Louise Howlett – Soprano
Thembinkosi Mgetyengana – Tenor
Owen Metsileng – Baritone
Stellenbosch University Camerata

Musical Direction: Albert Combrink

Where:
Springfield Convent School, St. John’s Road, Wynberg, Cape Town

Date:
SUNDAY THE 3^rd OF FEBRUARY 2013

Time:
17h30 – 19h30 (Picnic Gates open at 15h30)

Prices:
Tickets at R100 Adults, R20 Scholars with under 10’s being free,

Bookings:
021 797 9637 extension 200 (school hours) or 079 653 3497 or better still at operainaconventgarden@mweb.co.za

Cuirriculum Vitae (Résumé s) of the performers:

Hlengiwe Mkhwanazi – Soprano

Hlengiwe Mkhwanazi [read more…]

Opera in a Convent Garden 2013: Résumés of the performersAlbert Combrink2013-01-04T16:52:35+02:00

Opera in a Convent Garden

“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)

Deh vieni & La ci darem – “Don Giovanni” (Mozart): Riaan Hunter (Baritone) & Louise Howlett (Soprano)

Albert Combrink (Piano & Arranger), Stellenbosch Camerata

Deh vieni 00:15

La ci darem 02:37

“O du mein holder abendstern”, Tannhäuser by Richard Wagner (Leipzig 1813 – Venice 1883)

Riaan Hunter (Baritone)

Albert Combrink (Piano & Arranger), Stellenbosch Camerata

“Dio, che nell’ alma in fondere” from “Don Carlo” (Verdi)

Khanyiso Gwenxane (Tenor) & Riaan Hunter (Baritone)

Albert Combrink (Piano) & Stellenbosch Camerata, arr. Albert Combrink

Opera in a Convent Garden – 2 Feb 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)