Concert in a Convent Garden 31 Jan. 2016, 17h30 – Springfield Convent

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CCG 31 JANUARY 2016

Celebrating the richness of Music and Voice, Concert in a Convent Garden will take place on 31 January 2016 at 17.30 in the gardens of Springfield Convent in Wynberg. It will take the form of an outdoor picnic concert in the late afternoon where you can enjoy a glass of wine and delicacies from the Opera Café.

Renowned South African musicians, Peter and Suzanne Martens, together with members of the Stellenbosch University Camerata, will form the musical background to the splendid [read more…]

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Concert in a Convent Garden 31 Jan. 2016, 17h30 – Springfield Convent: Meet the Artists

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Lynelle Kenned

UCT Opera School graduate and member of the award-winning South African Sopranos, Lynelle is no stranger to the stage. Operatically, she regularly performs locally and abroad, more recently as Julie in Cape Town Opera’s UK tour of Showboat, Cherubino in Le nozze di Figaro, and Saartjie in the award-winning Poskantoor. 2013 saw her making her musical theatre debut in David Kramer’s Blood Brothers, playing both the roles of Mrs Johnstone [read more…]

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Photos: La Diva at Christ Church Concert Series 4 Jan 2015

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Christ Church Concert Series directed by Matthew Reid, presents:

“La Diva” with Beverley Chiat, Violina Angeulov and Albert Combrink

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Photos: Opera Recital: Hawthornden House 30 Sept 2014

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A special recital was held to celebrate the 90th birthday of Count Labia, held in his exquisite home in Wynberg. Perfromers were Beverly Chiat (Soprano), Violina Angeulov (Mezz-Soprano), Khanyiso Gwenxane (Tenor) and Albert Combrink (Piano)

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Opera in a Convent Garden: 6 February 2010 – Press Release

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"Opera in a Convent Garden" is an annual concert held in the beautiful gardens of Springfield Convent in Wynberg, Cape Town. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy a sunset glass of wine with the cream of Cape Town's operatic talent.

Opera in a Convent Garden: 6 February 2010 – Press ReleaseAlbert Combrink2011-01-05T11:39:38+02:00

“Viva Italia” @ La Masseria Restaurant: Fri 26 Nov 2010 8pm

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Have a delicious meal followed by some delicious Opera. Beverley Chiat and Violina Angeulov accompanied by Albert Combrink perform at "La Masseria" Restaurant in Durbanville.

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Durante’s Danza Fanciulla – imagining the dance

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Performing a song that is almost three centuries old, presents modern performers with a plethora of artistic decisions. Using art restoration such as the Sisitne Chapel as a comparison, this post explores some of the options in this delightful Aria Antiche by Durante.

Durante’s Danza Fanciulla – imagining the danceAlbert Combrink2010-02-24T09:58:33+02:00