Past Shows (2009 - 2010)

Händels Messiah: A Capella
Thursday 18 - Saturday 20 March
George Fredric Händel conducted The Messiah many times in his lifetime and often altered the music to suit the needs of the singers and orchestra he had available to him for each performance. In consequence, no single version can be regarded as the “authentic” one. Many more variations and rearrangements were added in subsequent centuries.
Babu
Sunday 14 March
The binding force that brings this Cape Town based band of four highly imaginative and proficient musicians together is respect. Respecting the music and sharing a love for some of the most invigorating improvisational sounds in Jazz over the last 60 years, drawing inspiration from the searching spirit in Jazz and its ability to tap into the more complex realms of human experience and the subconscious, perhaps mystical world.
Cape Town Opera presents the Voice of the Nation
Thursday 11 - Saturday 13 March
The internationally acclaimed Cape Town Opera chorus will wow audiences with a varied music programme from South African choral works to standard operatic repertoire, (includes choruses from Don Pasquale, Romeo et Juliette, Lucia di Lammermoor, Faust, Casanova, Nabucco, La Traviate, La Boheme). Conducted and accompanied by Cape Town Opera’s energetic Chorus Master, Albert Horne, this concert performed to rave reviews in Germany in 2009 and is now being staged at the Oude Libertas Amphitheatre, which is situated on the slopes of the Papegaaiberg, overlooking the magnificent Stellenbosch mountain range – the evenings promise to be a 2010 musical hit. The concert features soloists South African soprano Angela Kerrison, just back from a three year European stint (last SA performance was Pamina in William Kentridge’s Magic Flute) and tenor Given Nkosi who sang with Renee Fleming on her 2009 SA visit.
Mark Fransman – Strait ’n Narro
Sunday 07 March
The group fuses the harmonic and compositional elements of South African music and jazz, with the rhythmic structures of modern dance music. The horn section makes for exciting arrangements to singable, danceable songs, incorporating such rhythms as, hip-hop, drum and bass, jungle, funk and South African rhythms into compositions, making the music accessible to jazz or dance enthusiasts.
Saam
Saturday 06 March
Twee van Suid-Afrika se mees bekende liedjieskrywers en digter-sangers span in hierdie vertoning hul talente saam vir ’n unieke musiekervaring. Saam delf hulle uit hul musiekskatkis die liedjies wat hul saam komponeer het, liedjies van hulle nuutste albums, asook van hul treffers wat volksbesit geword het.
Cutt Glas – 20 jaar van spesiale oomblikke
Friday 05 March
Ons land se eerste professionele vroue-a cappellagroep is 20 jaar oud. Cutt Glas se eerste betaalde korporatiewe optrede was by die Oude Libertas gehou in 1990, daar die rede dat hulle die 20-jaartoer by die Oude Libertas afsluit. Vir hierdie vertoning span die groep kragte saam met drie van hul langsdienende vorige lede naamlik Shireen Hollier, Anna Davel en Jolette Odendaal.
Saam
Thursday 04 March
Twee van Suid-Afrika se mees bekende liedjieskrywers en digter-sangers span in hierdie vertoning hul talente saam vir ’n unieke musiekervaring. Saam delf hulle uit hul musiekskatkis die liedjies wat hul saam komponeer het, liedjies van hulle nuutste albums, asook van hul treffers wat volksbesit geword het.
Cutt Glas – 20 jaar van spesiale oomblikke
Wednesday 03 March
Ons land se eerste professionele vroue-a cappellagroep is 20 jaar oud. Cutt Glas se eerste betaalde korporatiewe optrede was by die Oude Libertas gehou in 1990, daar die rede dat hulle die 20-jaartoer by die Oude Libertas afsluit. Vir hierdie vertoning span die groep kragte saam met drie van hul langsdienende vorige lede naamlik Shireen Hollier, Anna Davel en Jolette Odendaal.
Lucas Maree & Mathys Roets
Sunday 28 February
Hierdie twee befaamde kunstenaars het albei hulle loopbane begin deur in restaurante en kuierkroeë te sing. Vandaar hulle gewildheid as hulle saam optree en die gehoor op ’n nostalgiese reis neem met liedjies soos Vincent, Leaving on a Jetplane en o.a. liedjies van Cat Stevens. Dit is Lucas se heel eerste optrede by die Oude Libertas.
Gypsy Life / Sigeunerlewe
Friday 26 - Saturday 27 February
Deur die eeue het die Oos-Europese sigeuners se leefwyse en musiek talle kunstenaars gefassineer. Brahms en Dvořák was twee komponiste wat deur die sigeuners geinspireer is om van hulle mees opwindende musiek te skep met opruiende ritmes en onvergeetlike melodieë. Pianiste Elna van der Merwe en Zorada Temmingh speel 'n aantal van Brahms se Hongaarse Danse, gevolg deur die mezzo-sopraan Minette du Toit-Pearce wat sy Sigeunerliedere sing.
Cape Classic Concert – Colourful Cluster
Thursday 25 February
Cape Classic is a set of live concerts of classical music and a cultural exchange between South Africa and Europe, which takes place each February/March, when the famous Cape grapes are harvested. Cape Classic is understood as a charity event. Surplus revenues will be used to support social relief projects in the Cape region.
Sterling EQ
Sunday 21 February
This instrumental super group captivates audiences from all walks of life with their spectacular display of virtuosity and their energetic stage presence, which, together with their sleek appearance and stylish modern instruments, make for an unforgettable entertainment experience.
Emo
Saturday 20 February
Van Emo kan mens altyd ‘n verassingselement verwag! Emo beloof om sy gehore weereens te verras met sy eindelose veelsydigheid en met interessante nuwe verwerkings van sy persoonlike gunstelinge soos Gums Kawielie Wams, die nuwe Oukraalliedjie en Jantjie. Sy eiesoortige skerpsinnigheid laat gehore skater en na hul asems snak. Emo se ontploffing in die musiekbedryf is ’n heerlike verfrissende briessie en sy “moves” is tonekrul lekker.
To Life
Thursday 18 - Friday 19 February
Jannie Moolman is regarded as one of South Africa’s most versatile tenors often moving boundaries to make the classical genre accessible to the masses. In To Life he has teamed up with Brandon October, a remarkably talented singer, who has since his introduction through South African Pop Idols, become a household name associated with quality, presence and professionalism.
My French Valentine
Sunday 14 February
The performance promises to be a romantic musical fare to celebrate French music. Popular Love Songs of French origin has since travelled the world in every translation imaginable, and this show will take lovers of all ages back to a nostalgic era. A superb selection performed in the French Café Style, arranged to transport the audience straight into a French Boulevard in Paris!
Gloria Bosman, the Afrika Mamas and the Abaqondisi Brothers
Friday 12 - Saturday 13 February
Musical genius Janine Neethling is renowned for her creative resourcefulness and once again she combines the talents of GLORIA BOSMAN, the AFRIKA MAMAS and the ABAQONDISI BROTHERS into a show of excellence.
International Chamber Concert
Tuesday 09 February
An International Chamber Concert with nine musicians playing various instruments.
Stef Bos – En ’n paar woorde
Sunday 07 February
“’n Man alleen met ’n piano En ’n optog van songs Deur die tyd Van papa tot suikerbossie En veral Sy laatste werk waarin die Afrikaans alsmaar belangrijker word In 2009 verskyn sy eerste full cd in Afrikaans
Die Naaimasjien
Thursday 04 - Saturday 06 February
Met dié Nagtegaal-tekspryswenner van 2008 vier Sandra Prinsloo ná 15 jaar haar terugkeer na die soloverhoog met 'n kragtoer-vertolking. Magdaleen is besig om haar Bernina skoon te maak. Soos sy haar konstante metgesel van 55 jaar blink vryf, vat Magdaleen ons terug na 'n tyd van melkaflewerings, moerkoffie, kouse met nate en wit Valiants. En na hoe 'n ma - soos 'n Baboeshka-poppie – binne-in elkeen van haar kinders staan.
Lidia Baich – violinist
Wednesday 03 February
Lidia Baich is regarded to be one of the most extraordinary young violinists of the international concert scene of today. She was born in St. Petersburg, her mother from a family of well-known Russian musicians, her father a cellist from Austria. Only four years old the little girl insisted on learning the violin.
Blues & Susters
Sunday 31 January
“Blues en Susters”, wil die konsep van jazz en blues van volksvreemd na volkseie verander deur dit aan die gehoor op ‘n vars manier splinternuut bekend te stel. Dit sluit ons eie volksliedjies soos Suikerbossie, My Sarie Marais, Jantjie en vele meer in wat op ’n uitsonderlike musikale manier deur die groep aangebied word.
Black Tie Ensemble
Friday 29 - Saturday 30 January
Determined to preserve the rich tradition of opera, South African diva Mimi Coertse and celebrated opera director and costume designer Neels Hansen established The Black Tie Ensemble (BTE) in March 1999. During the past 11 years The Black Tie Ensemble has grown from humble beginnings to emerge as possibly the most exciting ensemble performing classical music in Gauteng today.
Symphonic Gospel with Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Friday 22 - Sunday 24 January
Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a male choral group from South Africa that sings in the vocal style of isicathamiya and mbube. They rose to worldwide prominence as a result of singing with Paul Simon on his album, Graceland and have won multiple awards, including three Grammy Awards.
The Sticky Triggers
Thursday 31 December 2009
In an age of synthesized music, The Sticky Triggers is a live ensemble committed to delivering a flawlessly executed performance in keeping with the traditions of yesteryear. The band's unique sound is an amalgamation of 1940's and 50's America, the vibrance of the Sophiatown era, sensual Cuban arrangements as well as both local and international Pop hits.
Tutu Puoane – International South African born Jazz artist
Wednesday 30 December 2009
“Versatile without being contrivedly eclectic and profoundly emotional without resorting to undue dramatics, Tutu Puoane is a singer to watch". Chris Parker, October. 2007, www.vortexjazz.co.uk
Christmas Carols with Richard Cock
Sunday 20 - Monday 21 December 2009
The third annual Christmas Carols Show at the Oude Libertas Amphitheatre features a community choir and a brass band under the direction of well-known conductor Richard Cock.
Pretty Yende Gala Concert
Saturday 19 December 2009
Earlier this year Pretty Yende won the first prize in the category Opera and Operetta, the Audience Prize as well as the Prize of International Media at the Hans Gabor Belvedere International Singing Competition held in Vienna, Austria. This is the first time in the history of the competition that one singer has won all first prizes.
It takes 2
Thursday 17 - Friday 18 December 2009
If you Google it takes 2, you get to a British TV show, a dating site, a company selling scrapbooking supplies and off course, the all time hit by Marvin Gaye with the same title. So, this is nothing new. But put the title to show with music by pianist Rocco de Villiers, a pianist suffering from “menopause light”, a late developer and a Free State farmer with a love for champagne and baked puddings…well, then you get a musical journey from Bothaville to Buenos Aires, Bossa Nova to Blues and back.
Hartsnaar
Sunday 13 December 2009
Hartsnaar vertel die storie van die passie wat mense het vir die mees ondefinieerbare fenomeen op aarde - MUSIEK. Hartsnaar handel oor liedjieskrywers, sangers en musikante, jonk en oud, hul drome, ekstase en frustrasie, hul lag en hul huil: as jy jou droom waar kan maak word jou lewe verander – maar dis net in drome dat alles eenvoudig en sonder probleme is.
Splendour in the Vineyard
Sunday 06 December 2009
The Oude Libertas firmly believes in supporting new talent. “Splendour in the Vineyard” is the inaugural production showcasing the talent we have found over the past year. The aim is to make this an annual event, thus contributing to the development and expansion of the music industry in South Africa.
Sean Bovim’s SwingTime Ballet
Wednesday 02 - Saturday 12 December 2009
Bovim Ballet returns to the Oude Libertas due to public demand and their success during the 2008/9 Summer Season. SwingTime takes the audience on a nostalgic journey to the Big Band Era. The story centres around Bojangles, the owner of the Swing Club where it all happened.
Boulevard Blues Band
Sunday 29 November 2009
The Boulevard Blues band has been rocking music lovers at venues, events and festivals in South Africa for over a decade, liberating their fans with nourishing soulful Blues and Rock. The band sets high standards in both music genres with their pure quality music that's easy to listen to, and offering an unprecedented and entertaining live performance.
Versindaba 2009
Friday 27 - Saturday 28 November 2009
Die jaarlikse Versindaba is ’n fees wat spesifiek op die Afrikaanse digkuns fokus. Die oogmerk is nie net om blootstelling te gee aan gevestigde en ontluikende digters van wie daar nuwe bundels in ’n betrokke jaar verskyn het nie, maar ook om as waarmerk te dien van die stand van die Afrikaanse digkuns soos dit tans daaruit sien. Vanjaar is die vyfde aanbieding en fokus onder meer op die digkuns in visuele kunste.
Shirley Valentyn
Tuesday 24 - Thursday 26 November 2009
Toe sy die eerste keer ’n opvoering van Willy Russell se Shirley Valentine gesien het, het Shaleen haar hart verloor op dié vrou wat besluit om plan te maak met haar middelmatige lewe. Vroeg in 2007 toe bekroonde skrywer/regisseur/vervaardiger Hennie van Greunen vir Shaleen bel met die idee om Shirley in Afrikaans te doen, om haar in Kaapse Afrikaans te laat praat en om haar omstandighede effens aan te pas vir die lewe in ’n post-apartheid Suid-Afrika, het sy nie twee keer gedink nie.
Jericho
Woensdag 18 - Saterdag 21 Maart 2009
JERICHO! MUSIEK OM DIE VERHAAL TE VERTEL. Antieke Israel se verhaal is in vele opsigte ook dié van die Reënboognasie aan die Suidpunt van Afrika. Die verhaal van Israel in Egipte, die uittog na die Beloofde Land en die daaropvolgende 40 jaar in die woestyn, tot die uiteindelike intog in Kanaän, word deur bestaande musiek, spesiaal vir Jericho! verwerk, vertel.
Alles op 'n Stok
Donderdag 12 - Saterdag 14 Maart 2009
STOK se maltrap musici verstom, vermaak gehore en toor met klank, fisieke manewales, toneelspel en, by uitstek, musiek. Jahn Beukes, wie se perkussie-vaardighede aan dramagehore bekend gestel is met Uit die Bloute onder regie van Ilse van Hemert, span vir die eerste keer sedertdien weer met haar saam.
Sean Bovim's Tango Nights
Tuesday 03 - Saturday 07 March 2009
The recently launched Bovim Ballet Company, under the Artistic Directorship of the highly respected and award-winning South African choreographer, Sean Bovim, presents the full-length version of his hugely successful work entitled Tango Nights.
Sundowner Jazz Jol
Sunday 01 March 2009
A wonderful combination of internationally acclaimed, South African based artists along with renowned soloists. Jazz has never sounded so pure and sweet before. Featuring original music by Shannon Mowday and Schalk Joubert.
Blondes, Tchaikovsky en Queen
Friday 27 - Saturday 28 February 2009
Die Blondes is terug op hul twee klaviere! Zorada en Elna het gehore op hul voete met hul oorspronklike verwerkings van klassieke en kontemporêre meesters se bekendste musiek. Hulle takel dié keer Tchaikovsky met sy immergewilde Neutkraker, Swanemeer, klavier- en vioolconcerto. Die meesleurende Russiese melodieë sorg vir 'n heerlike keurspel. Boland Blues kombineer 12 volkswysies in 12 verskillende toonaarde. En dan ruk en rol die klaviere op maat van Queen se kragtige treffers soos Bohemian Rhapsody, We are the Champions, A Kind of Magic, en Friends will be Friends. Bring die hele gesin vir topklas vermaak wat jou sal bybly.
Cape Classic Concert
Thursday 26 February 2009
Cape Classic 2009:„MUSICA E PAROLE“, Cape Classic is a set of live concerts of classical music and a cultural exchange between South Africa and Europe, which takes place each February/March, when the famous Cape grapes are harvested. Cape Classic offers a wide range of European classical chamber, piano and vocal music and presents concerts in South Africa, performed by outstanding artists with a magical appeal. Cape Classic provides workshops for disadvantaged pupils held by all Cape Classic artists with a free school concert at the end. Cape Classic is understood as a charity event. Surplus revenues will be used to support social relief projects in the Cape region.
Jool: Matieland met Amanda Strydom
Maandag 23 Februarie 2009
Ms. Matieland Charity Benefit featuring Amanda Strydom / Me. Matieland Liefdadigheidskonsert met Amanda Strydom. Maties RAG is a charity organisation that raises funds for Matie Community Service (MCS). One of their fundraising efforts is the annual Ms. Matieland Beauty Pageant. The competition runs from September 2008 and requires the contestants to raise funds and identify community projects to which these funds can be donated. Die agt finaliste van die Me. Matielandkompetisie is deel van die skouspel op die kroningsgeleentheid. Amanda Strydom is die gaskunstenaar met ’n vertoning genaamd Brel tot Briel.
CODA
Sunday 22 February 2009
CODA is a unique collaboration between vocalist Yolanda Yawa, electric cellist Carol Thorns, saxophonist Judy Brown, electric violinist Cristina Chiselev and House DJ Nick Matthews. CODA’s latest album African Renaissance was released in November 2008. Described as one of the most exciting and ground-breaking new acts to grace local and international stages in recent years, their distinctive sound, a mix between house, jazz and African rhythms, gained immediate popularity amongst an astonishingly broad range of audiences. Internationally CODA has performed in the Seychelles, Zimbabwe and Dubai. CODA se volronde vermenging van die klassieke met die ritme van Afrika en die rustigheid van Jazz sorg vir ’n nuwe, opwindende styl van Suid-Afrikaanse musiek.
Karen Zoid
Vrydag 20 Februarie 2009
Karen Zoid, will perform her music as only she can. Born in Brussels as the daughter of a South African diplomat, Karen grew up in Belgium and Johannesburg where she became a teenage busker, honing her song writing, guitar playing and singing skills on the streets of Melville. Her first album, Poles Apart, fired the imagination of both critics and the public to such an extent that Zoid became an icon of the South African youth, which the press renamed the Zoid Generation. Her albums include: Poles Apart, Chasing the Sun, Media and Post Modern World. She has written songs for several artists in South Africa. In 2008 Karen won a SAMA (South African Music Award) in the category Best Female Artist. Karen Zoid en haar orkes kom wys waarom sy in 2008 aangewys is as Beste Vroulike Kunstenaar.
Florian Uhlig – pianist
Tuesday 17 February 2009
Florian Uhlig is "one of the most individual and imaginative young pianists of our time" (Musical Opinion). He is renowned for his creative resourcefulness and his wide-ranging repertoire from Bach to contemporary composers, which he combines in his inventive and original programmes. Born in Düsseldorf, Florian Uhlig gave his first solo recital at the age of twelve. He studied with Peter Feuchtwanger and continued his studies at the Royal College of Music and at the Royal Academy of Music in London where he now lives. Opnames van die begaafde pianis Florian Uhlig is gedoen vir EMI, Black Box en Hänssler Classic (o.a. die volledige werke vir klavier en orkes deur Dmitri Shostakovich). Hy bied Meesters klasse aan by die Royal College of Music, Londen, die Kwangju Kuns-Universiteit, Suid-Korea, die Conservatoire de Neuchâtel, Switzerland en die Universiteite van Johannesburg en Kaapstad.
Romanz
Friday 13 - Sunday 15 February 2009
Suid-Afrika is aan die gons oor die nuwe groep Romanz. Die mense staan behoorlik tou om na afloop van elke vertoning hul debuut CD, My Hele Hart in die hande te kry, want hierdie vier jong manne kán sing. Die vertoning bied jou romantiese Afrikaanse musiek wat mens herinner aan Josh Groban, Il Divo en Westlife. Daar is ook heelwat oorspronklike materiaal en ’n paar goue gunstelinge. Hierdie manne is stylvol en gaan ’n paar knieë lam maak. Romanz is a group of four young men from South Africa that will surprise you with romantic Afrikaans music as well as some golden sounds, which will remind you of Josh Groban, Il Divo and Westlife. Stylish, vibrant and talented; you definitely would want to take them home….fortunately their first CD will be available at the show to do so.
Cape Philharmonic Orchestra
Friday 06 February 2009
Dvořák Symphonic Variations Op.78 Mozart Sinfonia Concertante K. 364 E-flat Major Mendelssohn Violin concerto Op. 64 E Minor Here is a programme of music which is easy on the ear on the one hand and which demonstrates the individual composers to their very best advantage on the other. Mendelssohn (who was born exactly 200 years ago on 3 February) is known for his lyrically beautiful Violin Concerto, undoubtedly one of the most popular and most loved violin concertos in the repertoire. Although it's not as showy as the Tchaikovsky or as weighty as the Brahms concertos, it is filled with the most glorious melodies and lush orchestration.
Op die vrou af 2
Woensdag 04 - Saterdag 07 Februarie 2009
Die verhoogstuk gegrond op SARIE se bekroonde treffer-rubriek Op die vrou af deur André le Roux het gehore landwyd gaande en aan die lag. Le Roux se fyn waarneming van die kwinte en kwellinge tussen man en vrou bied ’n komiese perspektief op die huwelik en verhoudings, met ’n gesonde skoot deernis en empatie daarmee saam. Sy spitsvondighede steek subtiel die draak met albei geslagte en bied vele geleenthede vir manlief en vroutjie in die gehoor om mekaar in die ribbes te pomp met ’n: “Dis jy daai!” This production will make you laugh about the differences between husband and wife. Be sure to find similarities between this comedy and your relationship. Geen vertoning op Vrydag 6 Februarie / No show on Friday 6 February
Zoë Beyers – violinist
Sunday 01 February 2009
International violinist, Zoë Beyers, was born in Stellenbosch and began violin lessons at the age of six with Noel Travers. Since her debut aged eleven with the Swedish Chamber Orchestra under Paavo Järvi, she has performed throughout South Africa and Europe with many distinguished conductors, including Vladimir Verbitsky, Bernard Gueller and Saulius Sondeckis. Francois du Toit is one of South Africa’s finest pianists, chamber musicians and music educators and will accompany Zoë in this performance. Francois is Associate Professor of Piano at the University of Cape Town where he is also Head of Chamber Music.
Soweto Gospel Choir
Friday 30 - Saturday 31 January 2009
This show is called African Spirit, because it takes the audience on a wonderful spiritual journey, with a variety of songs that deal with the upliftment and strength of the human spirit, whether expressed through the love of God, the love of our fellow man, the love of coming together as a people or simply the love of life and all the beauty it has to offer us. During the performance, you’ll be hearing spiritual songs - sung with unique African Spirit.
Steve Newman
Sunday 25 January 2009
Acoustic guitarist, Steve Newman has written a history for himself that few can equal. A consummate instrumentalist who can uncannily pick out any tune you name, he has travelled and traversed the length and breadth of SA playing his magic and gathering a formidable following of loyal "Newman-ites". His work with Tananas, the Aquirian Quartet (with Tony Cox, Syd Kitchen & Greg Georgiades) Mondetta (with Gito Baloi & Wendy Oldfield), the duo with Tony Cox & as a soloist has brought him international recognition. Steve's new CD, Flavour blends tastes from Cape to Cuba, Asia to Africa, Canary Islands to Caribbean & more. Kom geniet ’n ware maestro op akoestiese kitaar. Steve Newman weet hoe om die instrument tot sy volle reg te laat kom.
Herman Van Veen
Vrydag 09 - Saterdag 10 Januarie 2009
“Herman, in jou herken ik de wijsheid van een hofnar, de brutaliteit van de moralist wanneer jij net doet of je slechts één doel hebt: ons vermaken.” - Georges Moustaki. Die internasionale kabaretster Herman van Veen is binne sy genre, in ’n klas van sy eie. Geen Nederlandse kunstenaar word tot so ’n mate gevier in teaters regoor die wêreld soos hierdie man van Utrecht nie. Van die Concertgebouw in Amsterdam tot in New York se Carnegie Hall sing hy sonder enige moeite in vier tale vir vol sale.
Tucan Tucan
Sunday 28 December 2008
The desire of a group of musicians from different cultures and nationalities such as South Africa, Argentina and Mozambique, to unite and fuse different styles of music, resulted in the launch of World music Afro-tropical band Tucan Tucan. A vibrant melting pot of African rhythms such as Kwasa Kwasa, Marrabenta, Mbaqanga, Maskandi and High life with South American elements from Samba, Salsa and Chacarera with a strong jazz influence and lyrics in African languages, Spanish, Portuguese and English. Reis saam met die Afro-tropiese groep Tucan Tucan. ’n Passie vir musiek van alle kulture en tale sorg vir ’n magiese vermenging en die skep van ’n unieke klank- en teater-ervaring.
A Christmas Celebration
Sunday 21 - Monday 22 December 2008
A Concert of Christmas carols for the whole family. Richard Cock conducts a combined choir and a brilliant brass ensemble and links the programme in his own very personal and fun-filled way. This concert was completely sold out last year so book early to avoid disappointment. ’n Kerskonsert vir die hele gesin, die familie en die bure! Richard Cock dirigeer koor en koperblaas-ensemble op sy kenmerkende vermaaklike manier. Die Kerskonsert was verlede jaar heeltemal uitverkoop; bespreek dus vroegtydig om teleurstelling te voorkom.
Wouter Kellerman – Colour
Friday 19 - Saturday 20 December 2008
Flautist Wouter Kellerman is fast becoming one of South Africa's most talked about and highly rated new artists. His debut album, the critically acclaimed and SAMA nominated Colour, reached No.1 on the Classic FM charts in SA and he has recently secured record deals in Europe (Germany, Austria & Switzerland), USA and Australia pending.
Mathys Roets: Masters of Song
Sunday 14 December 2008
Mathys Roets, ook bekend as "die man met die diep stem", se sangloopbaan strek oor byna twee dekades. Na huldigingskonserte aan Koos du Plessis en Leonard Cohen, trek Mathys nou behoorlik sy veelsydige baadjie aan en sing hy onder andere Cat Stevens, Roger Whittaker en Neil Diamond.
Coenie de Villiers - Boland Kersfees
Vrydag 12 Desember 2008
Coenie de Villiers is terug by die Oude Libertas. Benewens treffers soos "Daar’s ’n plek" en "Karoonag", sluit Coenie verskeie liedjies van sy nuwe album Weerlig oor die see in. Hy sing ook ’n paar bekende en minder bekende Kersliedjies in ware Coenie-styl.
Nataniël: Egg whites and Angel Food
Tuesday 09 December 2008
Nataniël brings his annual Christmas show to the Oude Libertas Amphitheatre. Fantastical stories in both English and Afrikaans are presented with traditional Christmas songs, classic jazz standards and original music. Featuring a series of unique and eccentric characters, Egg Whites + Angel Food celebrates everyday miracles, the hopes of an uncertain society, the spirit of the holiday season and the Christmas dinners that have been prepared for centuries.
Wyk 14
Vrydag 05 - Saterdag 06 Desember 2008
Frank Opperman vertolk weer die rol van Pottie Potgieter, die werklose, Afrikaanse man, wat sy lief en leed in die bekroonde en gewilde eenmanstuk "Die uwe, Pottie Potgieter" gedeel het. Pottie is steeds werkloos, en hy besluit om as Onafhanklike Kandidaat aan ’n munisipale wyksverkiesing deel te neem. Hy stel sy saak, vertel stories, en probeer terselfdertyd sy vrou, Maggie, wat nou in Saoedi-Arabië as verpleegster werk, teruglok na Suid-Afrika. Pottie doen ’n in-diepte analise van die hedendaagse Suid-Afrika en vergelyk dit met pre-1994.
Ansela van de Caab
Monday 01 December 2008
Deel van die Tramakassi Slawedagvieringe. Ansela van de Caab was die eerste eienares van die plaas Muratie en haar naam leef voort in een van die wynlandgoed se mees gesogte wyne. Haar nasate is die Camphers en die Scholtze, maar haar aangrypende lewensverhaal begin beskeie... "Slawe is weggooigoed. Hulle is nie deel nie...
Emo Adams & Band
Sunday 30 November 2008
Emo Adams and his band Take Note will take you on an energetic and humorous trip full of surprises. Your feet and your hands will be clapping by themselves! The fresh sound of local Big Band / Swing with a touch of Rock ‘n Roll, combined with Emo’s unique performing skills, makes this experience unforgettable. Emo has come a long way in the entertainment industry since he made his professional debut at the age of 9 as Broe'tjie in David Kramer & Taliep Petersen’s District Six the Musical.
Première Gala Concert
Wednesday 26 November 2008
The performance by two of South Africa’s most rated opera soloists, Nicholas Nicolaidis and Zanne Stapelberg along with the Tygerberg Children’s Choir and the Voices of Angels will leave you in awe.