Fine Music Radio

KAAPSE DAGBOEK – 22 FEBRUARIE

Pamela — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:27:24 +0000

Vandag op Kaapse Dagboek aangebied deur Danie Botha

1. Len Clark, sangdosent en koorleier, gewese eisteddfod-organiseerder,
het op 86 ’n CD by die SABC opgeneem. Sy gee haar indrukke van onlangse
opera-belewenisse in Oostenryk en veral Nederland.

2. Hannes van Wyk van onder meer televisie-faam vertel van sy rol in
Voor ek vergeet teenoor Amanda Strydom by die Woordfees en KKNK.

3. Irma Albers kom maak ons geesdriftig oor die Fleur du Cap se groot
bekroningsaand in die Baxter. Wie is die genomineerdes, watter kunstenaars
tree op; hoe kan die publiek deel in die program?

4. Christine Crouse vertel van die besonderse aanbieding van Beethoven
se Fidelio.

5. Amanda Botha bespreek die oorsigtentoonstelling van Paul Emsley,
Woordfees-kunstenaar wat al heelwat plaaslik en oorsee presteer het.

David Garrett Legacy-Beethoven Violin Concerto Kreisler

Wesley — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:44:30 +0000

David Garrett’s new classical CD/DVD is the Beethoven Violin Concerto – a LEGACY to Beethoven (and Kreisler). This is an opportunity for fans of the 31-year-old German-born violinist, familiar with his rock-inspired concerts and CDs to discover his first love – classical music.

The DVD part is divided into two sections; first: Live In Baden-Baden, Filmed At Festspielhaus. Live in Baden-Baden shows Garrett performing with The National Philharmonic Of Russia, and being led at the baton by Vladimir Spivakov and Lorenzo Coladonato; a phenomenal performance. Second comes, Playing For My Life – a career defining documentary on the life and work of David Garrett following his meteoric rise to fame and the new recording of his Legacy album.

Legacy is a message from the man himself that he has never really been away. Throughout his rock-violin crossover years, playing pure classical violin has remained central to David Garrett’s life and work.

BONUS DVD – Playing For My Life

Live In Baden-Baden Live Concert

Playing For My Life Documentary

CAPE DIARY – 20 FEBRUARY

Pamela — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:39:24 +0000

Today on Cape Diary presented by Charl van Heyningen

1. Cultural Treasure of Northern Suburbs, the Heydenburg Symphony Orchestra
Date: Wed. 22 February at the Dutch Ref. Church, Durbanville at 8 pm
Guest: Leana Alkema – solo cellist

2. GIPCA and Handspring Puppet Co’s Great Texts/Big Questions Lecture
Date: Thursday 23 February at 5;30 pm at Hiddingh Hall, Hiddigh Campus
Guest: Adrian Kohler or Basil Jones – founder members

3. Hadley Tituss with Artscape Roundup

4. 15 Years, 192 Editions and Still Going Strong
Date: Big Issue Celebrating 15 Years with a Birthday Issue
Guest: Mel Bendix – Editor

5. Cape Town Opera presents Beethoven’s Fidelio at The Castle
Date: 7, 9, 10 March at 7.30 at the Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town
Guest: Rodney Trudgeon talks to John Treleavan, internationally acclaimed tenor

CAPE DIARY – 17 FEBRUARY

Pamela — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:03:21 +0000

Today on Cape Diary presented by Philip Todres

1. The Magic of Harvest at Robertson’s Hands-On Harvest Festival
Date: 24 – 26 February at the Robertson Wine Valley
Guest: Elizma Spangenberg – Wine Route Manager

2. Amongst the Prickly Thorns of Love’s Roses
Date: 29 February at Oude Libertas Amphitheatre at 8.15 pm
Guest: Lente Louw

3. Jon Keevy’s one-woman play OWL, directed by Brydon Bolton
Date: 21 February to 3 March at the Intimate Theatre
Guest: Briony Horwitz – actress

4. The Story of the Sinking Ship the SS Mendi, One of the worst Marine Disasters
in History – Did We Dance: Ukutshona ko Mendi (The Sinking of the Mendi)
Date: 23 February – 10 March at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio at 7 pm
Guest: Mandla Mbothwe – Director

The Puppini Sisters – Hollywod

Wesley — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:39:52 +0000

Neither sororal nor from the 40s, the Puppini Sisters are a London-based trio who sing kitschy, close harmony covers. They may not have particularly robust or characterful voices, but the public’s appetite for all things retro has got them to this, their fourth album. Stylish, rather than substantial, it’s filled with busy arrangements of standards such as “I Got Rhythm” and “Moon River”, which, for the most part, are irritatingly light. Mannered perkiness reaches its nadir on “Good Morning” – its fussy tempo changes, cuckoo clocks and spoken “good morning”s will have you wrenching the duvet over your head and groaning.

Don Quixote Review

Marne — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:02:26 +0000

The great Italian violinist Nicolo Paganini’s technique was so superb superstitious concert goers considered he must be in “league with the devil.” Sometimes I think the Bolshoi dancers are in “cahoots with him” too as their technique is so near perfect its hard to believe they are human beings like the rest of us. Nothing choreographer Alexei Fadeyechev threw at them – in his version of Don Quixote – seemed to phase them in any way.

Natalia Osipova as Kitri and Ivan Vasiliev as Basilio both young and handsome not only looked the part of the young lovers they could pirouette, fouette, jete, and produce batterie with such amazing grace, ease and speed they were breathtaking to watch.

Denis Savin as Gamache, the “twee” wealthy nobleman Kitri’s father wanted her to marry was every wholesome girl’s nightmare of a suitor.

Choreographically I thought Alexei Loparevich’s Don Quixote lacked the necessary crafting to make his part really count. However Alexander Petukhov as his Squire Sancho Panza with his round belly and gauche ways made one smile.

The immaculately groomed and rehearsed corps de ballet went through their paces with assurance. And Pavel Klinichev conducting Minkus’s melodic music at a pretty good pace, brought the best out of the orchestra, so dancers and music blended as they should.

What disappointed in this film was the camera work in the first act. True the speed of movement of the dancers precludes cameras being held in one position. But too often the movements were blurred causing a “sea sick feeling”

Nonetheless The Bolshoi film of Don Quixote is memorable.

CAPE DIARY – 13 FEBRUARY

Pamela — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:39:26 +0000

Today on Cape Diary presented by Beryl Eichenberger

1. Justin Wilkinson with Butlers And Bunny Chows
Date: Artscape Arena between 22 and 25 February at 8:15 pm
Guest: Justin Wilkinson – writer, director and actor

2. Entries Invited for The Len Van Zyl’s 2ND Conductors Competition
Date: Applications close on 30 March
Guest: Len an Zyl – conductor

3. Hadley Tituss with Artscape Roundup

4. Cape Consort launches their Monteverdi Project
Date: Sundays 12 (yesterday), 19, 26 February at the Fugard Studio
Guest: Andrew Cruickshank – founder member and performer

5. The Breakfast Club review by Ruth Allsopp
Date: until Saturday at the Masque Theatre
Guest: Ruth Allsopp – reviews

Friends of the College

Marne — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:15:06 +0000

Tuesday 14 February at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

SACM STAFF CONCERT

Franklin Larey presents the first concert in the SACM’s Tuesday evening concert series. This concert will feature Becky Steltzner (clarinet), Liesl Stoltz (flute), Andrew Lilley (jazz piano), Dizu Plaatjies (African music), Brad Liebl (baritone), Albie van Schalkwyk (piano), William Haubrich (trombone), Grant Bräsler (organ and harpsichord), Rebekka Sandmeier (viola da gamba) and others.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 21 February at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

BAROQUE KALEIDOSCOPE

Camerata Tinta Barocca will play diverse works from the Baroque era, including a Handel organ concerto with Grant Bräsler, a Bach cantata with Patrick Tikolo, and works by Vivaldi and Biber.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 28 February at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

AMANDA TIFFIN AND FRIENDS

Amanda Tiffin, head of Jazz Vocal Studies at the SACM, presents an evening of jazz standards and new works.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Wednesday 29 February at 7 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

AN EVENING OF IRISH DANCE

Presented by the UCT School of Dance, recently incorporated into the SA College of Music. This lecture demonstration is introduced by award-winning choreographer, Lindy Raizenberg, and performed by dancers from the Cape Celtic Dance Academy.

Tickets: R45 at the door only.

For more information, call Angie Pearson: (021) 650 2399.

(This performance is not part of the Friends of the College programme.)

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Tuesday 6 March at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

THREE-PIANO EXTRAVAGANZA

Albie van Schalkwyk, Franklin Larey,

François du Toit

Original and transcribed works for 2 and 3 pianos, including Chabrier’s España and Dukas’s The sorcerer’s apprentice.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 13 March at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

STUDENTS’ QUARTERLY CONCERT

The first of the “quarterlies” is arranged by Justin Krawitz and features a selection of the performance students of the SACM.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35/Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Thursday 15 and Friday 16 March at 7.30 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

THE FINE MUSIC RADIO BURSARY AWARDS

(FINAL ROUNDS)

These awards are funded by the Rolf-Stephan Foundation.

These competitions reward students in each of two categories, classical and jazz. The Trust was established for the purpose of providing scholarships, bursaries or awards for students studying for a performance diploma in music.

Bursary: R25 000 for each category.

Thursday 15 March – Jazz

Friday 16 March – Classical

These concerts are arranged by Fine Music Radio 101.3. Admission is free.

The public will be invited through FMR 101.3. For further details tel: (021) 401 1013

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Tuesday 20 March at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

UCT SYMPHONY CONCERT

Conductor: Bernhard Gueller

Soloist: Jessamie Jardim (piano)

2011 winner of the Laura Searle Prize for

Concerto Playing

Programme:

Sibelius – Finlandia, Op. 26 No. 7

Prokofiev – Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-flat major

Beethoven – Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67

Prices: R75 / UCT staff: R65 / Senior citizens and students: R50 / Learners: R30

Book at Computicket or at the door.

Early booking is strongly advised.

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Wednesday 21 March at 7 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

The UCT School of Dance presents

DANCE ACROSS THE FLOOR

This programme, introduced by award-winning choreographer Gerard Samuel, might not be suitable for children and some sensitive adults.

Tickets: R45 at the door only.

For more information, call Angie Pearson: (021) 650 2399.

(These performances are not part of the Friends of the College programme.)

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25 – 27 March

Baxter Concert Hall, South African College of Music and Nassau Centre

THE 11TH SOUTH AFRICAN ASSOCIATION

FOR JAZZ EDUCATION (SAJE) CONFERENCE

Sponsored by SAMRO Endowment for the National Arts, Business and Arts South Africa (BASA),

Standard Bank and the Western Cape Dept of Cultural Affairs and Sport

The conference will consist of three exciting days of workshops, research papers, masterclasses, roundtable discussions and performances, ending with evening concerts, featuring top local and international jazz educators, artists and students. From Italy: Roberto Zecchini (guitar) and Antonia de Angelis (vocals). From France: Deborah Tanguy (vocals) and Patrick Villaneuva (piano). From Estonia: Tiit Lauk (piano). From the UK: Jonathan Eato (sax). From the USA: Darius, Dan and Chris Brubeck, John Edwin Mason. From SA: Concord Nkabinde, Jesse Mogale and the CAFCA Band, Mac McKenzie and his Ghoema Band, the Dan Shout Band, Lwanda Gogwana, Alexander Sinton Band, Mike Campbell, Mike Rossi, Mageshen Naidoo, Barry van Zyl, Nicky Schrire, Paul Sedres, Karendra Devroop, Marc Duby, Amanda Tiffin, Carlo Mombelli, Roland Moses, Neil Gonsalves, Emily Bruce, Dan Shout Quartet, Kalahari Connection, George Werner, the Little Giants, Darren English, Alistair Andrews, Tribe of Benjamin, and more.

(These performances are not part of the Friends of the College programme.)

For more information or to book please contact Diane Rossi on 082 515 7051 or e-mail sajejazz@gmail.com or visit www.saje.org.za.

CONCERTS

Sunday 25 March 2012 at 1.00pm

Chisholm Recital Room – free lunch-hour concert featuring the Karen Devroop Jazz Quartet – with Karen Devroop (sax), Marc Duby (bass), Roland Moses (piano) and Rob Watson (drums).

Monday 26 March 2012 at 1.00pm

Chisholm Recital Room – free lunch-hour concert featuring the Alexander Sinton Jazz Band.

Monday 26 March 2012 at 8.00pm

Baxter Concert Hall – SAJE Conference Jazz Celebration

A selection of renowned local and international jazz performers on stage. Featuring Deborah Tanguy and Patrick Villanueva (France), Tiit Lauk (Estonia), Roberto Zecchini and Antonia de Angelis (Italy), Amanda Tiffin, Concord Nkabinde, Mike Rossi, Mageshen Naidoo, Neil Gonsalves, Barry van Zyl and more.

Tuesday 27 March 2012 at 1.00pm

Chisholm Recital Room – free lunch-hour concert featuring Community bands from Delft and Mamelodi

Tuesday 27 March 2012 at 8:00pm

“SAJE Conference celebrates Cape Town”.

Featuring some of Cape Town’s top jazz artists and students: the Dan Shout Quartet, Lwanda Gogwana Songbook, the Little Giants and the Tribe of Benjamin.

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Wednesday 28 March at 2 pm and 7.30 pm

Thursday 29 March at 1 pm and 7.30 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

SACM QUARTERLY

CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

These concerts, arranged by Becky Steltzner, feature students from the SACM.

Admission is free.

Donations at the door in aid of the SACM Chamber Music Scholarship Fund will be most welcome.

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Tuesday 10 April at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

THE LIONEL BOWMAN PRIZE

FOR BEETHOVEN PLAYING

2011 PRIZEWINNERS’ RECITAL

Francois Botha * Simon Louw

Programme includes

Chopin – Ballade No. 2, Op. 38

Beethoven – Sonata No. 3, Op. 2

Liszt – Harmonies du soir

Beethoven – 32 Variations in C minor

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 17 April from 6 to 7pm

Baxter Concert Hall

RICHARD HAIGH (ORGANIST)

This programme includes works by

Andriessen, Bach, Mendelssohn, Langlais

Prices: R40/ UCT Staff: R35

Senior citizens and students: R30 / Learners: R20

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 17 April at 8.15 pm

Baxter concert Hall

CLAUDE BOLLING

SUITES FOR FLUTE AND JAZZ PIANO TRIO

Liesl Stoltz (alto- and bass flute), François du Toit (piano),

Frank Mallows (drums), Brudon Bolton (bass)

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Saturday 21 April at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

UCT BIG BAND

The UCT Big Band, under the direction of Darryl Andrews, presents an evening of jazz and contemporary popular music with a South African flavour.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 24 April at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

UCT STRING ENSEMBLE

Conductor: Alexander Fokkens

Programme includes

Tchaikovsky – Serenade for Strings, Op. 48

JS Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G, BWV 1048

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Wednesday 25 April at 7 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

PAS CLASSIQUE À CONTRETEMPS

Contemporary and ballet are wonderfully loose terms in the world of Dance. This evening’s exploration features both art forms and examines pervasive trends, forms and styles. Dianne Cheesman & Gerard Samuel present this programme.

Tickets are R45 at the door.

For more information, call Angie Pearson: (021) 650 2399.

(This performance is not part of the Friends of the College programme.)

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Thursday 3, Friday 4, Saturday 5 May at 7.30 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

OPERA KALEIDOSCOPE

Professor Kamal Khan, Director of the UCT Opera School, will present a programme of staged and costumed operatic works, showcasing the exceptional youthful vocal talents of the UCT Opera School. Hear some of your favourite operatic extracts and experience some of the more rarely performed gems in the repertoire in a programme featuring opera seria music by Handel, Mozart and Gluck.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 8 May from 6 – 7 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

ORGAN CONCERT

Young Cape Town organists in association with the RSCM (SA) Cape Town Branch

This programme includes works by

Bach and Mendelssohn

Prices: R40 / UCT Staff: R35

Senior citizens and students: R30 / Learners: R20

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 8 May at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

STUDENTS’ QUARTERLY CONCERT

A concert arranged by Franklin Larey, featuring a selection of performance students at the SACM.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Saturday 12 May at 7.45 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

CAPE TOWN MARIMBA FESTIVAL

Arranged by Ross Johnson

Contact Ann Barr for more details. Tel: (021) 797 6657 or e-mail anncbarr@hotmail.com.

Prices: R80 / Scholars / Students / Seniors: R40

Book at Computicket or at the door.

(This performance is not part of the Friends of the College programme.)

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Tuesday 15 May at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

UCT SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE

(with the Symphony Choir of Cape Town)

Conductor: Alexander Fokkens

This programme features American composers

Thompson – Frostiana

Van der Roost – Manhattan Pictures

McIntyre – Drive-By (2005)

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Wednesday 16 May at 8 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

SING THE BODY ELECTRIC

MOVEMENT, MUSIC AND MEDICINE

An upbeat combined programme of music and dance that celebrates the centenary of the Faculty of Health Sciences. The event showcases the sometimes hidden talents of medical students and brings dancers and doctors together.

Prices: R120 / Students: R45 at the door

For more information, call Angie Pearson: (021) 650 2399.

(This performance is not part of the Friends of the College programme.)

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Tuesday 22 May at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

UCT SYMPHONY CONCERT

Conductor: Victor Yampolsky

Soloist: winner of the SACM audition for orchestral instruments or voice.

Programme includes

Schumann – Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38 “Spring”.

Prices: R75 / UCT staff: R65 / Senior citizens and students: R50 / Learners: R30

Book at Computicket or at the door.

Early booking is strongly advised.

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Friday 25 May at 7.45 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

CAPE TOWN STEEL BAND FESTIVAL

Arranged by Ann Barr and David Wickham

Contact Ann Barr for more details. Tel: (021) 797 6657 or e-mail anncbarr@hotmail.com.

Prices: R80 / Scholars / Students / Seniors: R40

Book at Computicket or at the door.

(This performance is not part of the Friends of the College programme.)

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Thursday 31 May, Friday 1 June and Saturday 2 June at 7.45 pm – Baxter Concert Hall

CAPE TOWN BIG BAND JAZZ FESTIVAL

Contact Ann Barr for more details. Tel: (021) 797 6657 or e-mail anncbarr@hotmail.com.

Adults: R80 or R200 for all three performances

Scholars/Students/Seniors R40

Book at Computicket or at the door.

(These performances are not part of the Friends of the College programme.)

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Monday 4 , Tuesday 5 June at 7.30 pm

Wednesday 6 June at 2 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

SACM QUARTERLY

CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

These concerts, arranged by Becky Steltzner, feature students from the SACM.

Admission is free.

Donations at the door in aid of the SACM Chamber Music Scholarship Fund will be most welcome.

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Wednesday 6 June at 7 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

CHOREOGRAPHIC STUDIES

New works choreographed by first year students of the UCT School of Dance.

Gain a unique window into the lives of the creative young artists.

Co-ordinated and presented by Lindy Raizenberg.

Tickets are R45 at the door.

For more information, call Angie Pearson: (021) 650 2399.

(This performance is not part of the Friends of the College programme.)

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Tuesday 12 June at 8.15 pm

Chisholm Recital Room

THE

JESSICA & BERNARD LYON JAZZ PRIZE

FOR SACM STUDENTS

(FINAL ROUND)

The second in this annual competition for undergraduate SACM students. This final round will feature ensembles of up to 4 musicians.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45 /

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 24 July at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

AN EVENING OF

SPANISH LANGUAGE ART SONG

Directed by Kamal Khan

Songs to celebrate the 100^th anniversaries of the Catalan Composer Xavier Mantsalvatge and the Argentine Carlos Gustavino.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Friday 27 July at 7.30 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

THE PICK N PAY/FINE MUSIC RADIO 101.3

MUSIC AWARDS

These competitions recognise students in each of two categories, classical and jazz, and are open to all students between the ages of 18 and 28. A selection of the first-round recordings is featured on Fine Music Radio 101.3 prior to the public concerts where the three finalists in each category compete for the prizes.

Friday 27 July at 7.30 pm – Jazz Category

Wednesday 1 August at 7.30 pm – Classical Category

These concerts are organised by Fine Music Radio 101.3

Admission free. The public will be invited through FMR 101.3. For further details tel: (021) 401 1013

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Tuesday 31 July at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

BRAD LIEBL (BARITONE),

ALBIE VAN SCHALKWYK (PIANO)

An evening of commemorations:

Debussy, Delius, Eisler and Massenet.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Saturday 4 August at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

SAMRO UCT BIG BAND

Darryl Andrews and the UCT Big Band present an evening of jazz standards and contemporary popular music.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 7 August from 6 – 7 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

GRANT BRÄSLER (ORGANIST)

Programme includes works by

Sweelinck, Stanley, Françaix and Duruflé.

Prices: R40/ UCT Staff: R35

Senior citizens and students: R30 / Learners: R20

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 16 August at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

THE OLIVE LIEBERZ-THERON PRIZE

FOR OUTSTANDING PIANISM

A competition for solo classical piano playing, in honour of the late Olive Lieberz-Theron, to award prize money from the Ultimate Wellness Trust. This competition is open to all piano performance students at the SACM who are intending to pursue a career in piano playing.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 14 August at 8.15 pm

Chisholm Recital Room

Amanda Tiffin and Andrew Lilley present students from the

SACM JAZZ PIANO STUDIO AND

JAZZ VOCAL STUDIO

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Wednesday 22 August at 7 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

CHOREOGRAPHIC STUDIES

New works choreographed by senior students of the UCT School of Dance. Gain a unique window into the lives of creative young artists.

Co-ordinated and presented by Lindy Raizenberg.

Prices: R45 at the door.

For more information, call Angie Pearson: (021) 650 2399.

(This performance is not part of the Friends of the College programme.)

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Tuesday 21 August at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

STUDENTS’ QUARTERLY CONCERT

A concert arranged by Albie van Schalkwyk,

featuring a selection of performance students at the SACM.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 28 August at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

DEBUSSY PRELUDES

Following the last ten years’ successes, the piano sections of UCT and Stellenbosch University will present an evening of works by Debussy.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 28, Wednesday 29, Thursday 30, Friday 31 August, Saturday 1 September at 7.30 pm

Baxter Theatre

The UCT Opera School, in collaboration with Cape Town Opera, presents

COSÌ FAN TUTTE (MOZART)

Conductor: Kamal Khan

Director: Matthew Wild

Set/Costume Designer: Tina Driedijk

Lighting Designer: Kobus Rossouw

University Of Cape Town Symphony Orchestra

“You ask for my heart in vain; I no longer own it”

Mozart’s most sophisticated Italian comedy returns in a thought-provoking new staging.

Beethoven complained that the libretto was immoral. Wagner disliked the music. Widely misunderstood for generations after Mozart’s death, Così fan tutte is increasingly admired as one of his most unsettling and sophisticated masterpieces. Profound pain, betrayal and sadness show through the cracks in the surface of this brittle comedy, set to some of Mozart’s most sublime music, as two lovers assume disguises to test the constancy of their fiancées.

Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

Prices: R100 – R150

Book at Computicket or at the door.

(These performances are valid for the Friends of the College programme.)

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Monday 10 September at 7.30 pm

Wednesday 12 September at 2 pm (45 mins)

Thursday 13 September at 1 pm (45 mins) and 7.30 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

SACM QUARTERLY

CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

The concerts in this festival, arranged by Becky Steltzner, feature students from the SACM and are the final round to determine which ensembles progress to the final round of the coveted Schock Foundation Prize for Chamber Music on 25 September.

Admission is free.

Donations at the door in aid of the SACM Chamber Music Scholarship Fund will be most welcome.

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Tuesday 11 September at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

FRANKLIN LAREY (PIANO)

An all-Russian concert including

Mussourgsky – Pictures at an Exhibition

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 18 September from 6 – 7 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

WINAND GRUNDLING (ORGANIST)

Winner of the ATKV Musiq Competition in 2010

This programme includes works by Bach and Franck.

Prices: R40/ UCT Staff: R35

Senior citizens and students: R30 / Learners: R20

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 18 September at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

FARIDA BACHAROVA AND FRIENDS

The programme includes a world-premiere of a sonata for violin and piano composed by Martin Watt.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 25 September at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

THE SCHOCK FOUNDATION PRIZE

FOR CHAMBER MUSIC

The fifth edition of this annual competition for ensemble playing, sponsored by the Schock Foundation. This final round will feature ensembles selected from the chamber music concerts through the year.

This competition is open to all chamber music students of the SACM, who must perform a complete work.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Wednesday 26 September at 7 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

OPERA Y FLAMENCO

The unique form that is Spanish Dance combines its fiery passion with the drama of live opera. This chilling programme features rare Spanish dance and song.

Co-ordinated and presented by Dame Mavis Becker.

Prices: R45 at the door.

For more information, call Angie Pearson: (021) 650 2399)

(This performance is not part of the Friends of the College programme.)

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Thursday 27 and Friday 28 September at 7.30 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

SWEDISH SHOWCASE

Visiting faculty Wilhelm Carlsson and Leif Lundberg from the University College of Opera in Sweden showcase the results of their three-week residence at the UCT Opera School in a programme of operatic scenes with an emphasis on the German repertoire.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 2 October at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

UCT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

CONCERTO FESTIVAL

Conductor: Alexander Fokkens

Six of the best students from the SACM appear as soloists with the orchestra.

Prices: R75 / UCT staff: R65 / Senior citizens and students: R50 / Learners: R30

Book at Computicket or at the door.

Early booking is strongly advised.

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Thursday 4, Friday 5, Saturday 6 October at 8.15 pm

Chisholm Recital Room

SACM JAZZ FESTIVAL

This annual SACM Jazz Festival features the UCT Big Band and other groups from the jazz programme, as well as staff members Andrew Lilley, Mike Rossi, Amanda Tiffin, Darryl Andrews and Jason Reolon.

Prices per evening: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 9 October at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

UCT SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE

Conductor: Alexander Fokkens

Programme to be announced.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Wednesday 10 October at 7 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

AFRICAN GUMBO

This complex tale that is African dance as mother, sibling and as distant cousin to almost all dance forms makes this evening of fusion a delight.

Co-ordinated and presented by Maxwell Rani.

Prices: R45 at the door.

For more information, call Angie Pearson: (021) 650 2399.

(This performance is not part of the Friends of the College programme.)

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Saturday 13 October at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

The Symphony Choir of Cape Town, in collaboration with the musicians of the SACM and the UCT Choir,

present

MOZART – C MINOR MASS, K. 427

with orchestra

Conductor: Alexander Fokkens

Prices and booking details to be confirmed.

(This performance will not be part of the Friends of the College programme.)

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Tuesday 16 October at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

STUDENTS’ QUARTERLY CONCERT

A concert arranged by Martin Watt, featuring a selection of performance and composition students at the SACM.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 23 October at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

INTO ESIYIVILEYO – WHAT WE HAVE HEARD

Reflections of musical Africa presented by the

UCT Ibuyambo Orchestra.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 30 October at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

UCT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Conductor: Alexander Fokkens

Soloist: winner of the SACM audition for all instruments and voice.

Programme includes

Kalinnikov – Symphony No. 1 in G minor

Prices: R75 / UCT staff: R65 / Senior citizens and students: R50 / Learners: R30

Book at Computicket or at the door.

Early booking is strongly advised.

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Tuesday 6 November at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

THE SCHOCK FOUNDATION PRIZE

FOR SINGING

An annual voice competition sponsored by the Schock Foundation, in two categories, Best Male Voice and Best Female Voice. The competition is open to full-time students of the SACM who are presently in their second or third year.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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7 – 10 November

Baxter Concert Hall

DANCE UCT 2012

The annual showcase of the students of the UCT School of Dance presents graduates at their finest and is a culmination of activities conducted throughout the academic year. Typically, the programme offers dance works in African dance, Classical ballet and Contemporary dance. The event is a catalyst for the young dancer’s career as professional and regularly draws the media, celebrated dance directors and choreographers.

Low-price preview: Thursday 8 November at 7.30 pm – R50

Friday 9 and Saturday 10 November at 7.30 pm – R60

Matinee: 10 November at 2 pm – R60

For more information, call Angie Pearson: (021) 650 2399.

(These performances are not part of the Friends of the College programme.)

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Tuesday 13, Wednesday 14 and

15 November at 7.30 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

SACM QUARTERLY

CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

These concerts, arranged by Becky Steltzner, feature students from the SACM.

Admission is free.

Donations at the door in aid of the SACM Chamber Music Scholarship Fund will be most welcome.

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Friday 16 November at 8.15 pm

Baxter Concert Hall

THE LAURA SEARLE PRIZE

FOR CONCERTO PLAYING

(FINAL ROUND)

This is the ninth edition of the Laura Searle Prize for Concerto Playing, which is open to all piano students at the South African College of Music, and part of the prize is to perform the concerto with the UCT Symphony Orchestra in 2013.

Prices: R50 / UCT Staff: R45

Senior citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25

Book at Computicket or at the door.

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Tuesday 20 November from 6 pm

Chisholm Recital Room

These competitions are open to

all piano students at the SACM.

THE ROBERT ANDREWS PRIZE

(FINAL ROUND)

This competition requires a single work, or movement(s) from a work composed in the last hundred years, by a composer from the Southern Hemisphere, of ten to 20 minutes in duration.

Immediately followed by

THE JAMES DE VILLIERS PRIZE

(FINAL ROUND)

This competition requires a romantic work of

ten- to twenty-minutes in duration.

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Wednesday 21 November at 6 pm

Chisholm Recital Room

THE LIONEL BOWMAN PRIZE

FOR BEETHOVEN PLAYING

(FINAL ROUND)

This competition is open to all piano students

at the SACM and the prizewinner’s recital

will take place in 2013.

Entrance by donation at the door. Donations will go towards the prize.

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24, 27, 28, 29 November at 7.30 pm

25 November at 6 pm

Artscape Theatre

Cape Town Opera in collaboration with the UCT Opera School presents

THE TALES OF HOFFMANN (OFFENBACH)

Conductor: Kamal Khan

Director: Angelo Gobbato

Set/Costume Designer: Michael Mitchell

Lighting Designer: Fahiem Baardien

Cape Philharmonic Orchestra

“Beautiful night, night of love, smile upon our revels”

The German Romantic writer ETA Hoffmann’s fantastical stories have inspired a number of stage works, including the beloved ballets The Nutcracker and Coppélia, but none as extravagant as Offenbach’s operatic account of his life. Newly besotted with the actress Stella, Hoffmann entertains his friends with tales of his failed love affairs with three women: a winsome clockwork doll, a frail musician determined to sing herself to death, and a Venetian courtesan to whom he gives his shadow. With spectacular roles for a succession of leading ladies, meltingly lovely numbers including the evergreen ‘Barcarolle’ and sparkling ‘Doll Song’ and plenty of opportunities for spectacular staging, Hoffmann has proved to be Offenbach’s most popular stage work – an eccentric gem which charms the ear and tickles the imagination.

Left incomplete at the time of Offenbach’s death, Hoffmann presents unique challenges to scholars, directors and conductors – with no authentic text, interpreters have been free to try out numerous creative ways to make the piece succeed on stage. As a result, listeners and viewers are likely to hear different music in different running orders each time they encounter Hoffmann in the opera house or on a recording!

Ticket prices range from R100 – R175

Book at Computicket 083 915 8000

Bookings open 24 August, 2012

(These performances are valid for the Friends of the College programme.)

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CAPE DIARY – 10 FEBRUARY

Pamela — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:29:24 +0000

Today on Cape Diary presented by Charl van Heyningen

1. Maurice Steger and James Grace in Concert at Darling Music Experience
Date: 11 & 12 February at Darlng Presbyterian Church
Guests: Maurice Steger and James Grace

2. New cultural events programme !Khwa ttu San Culture & Education Centre
starring guitarist Stiga Sola Molefi
Date: 11 & 18 February at !Khwa ttu San Culture & Education Centre
Guest: Stiga Sola Molefi – guitarist from Maun, Botswana

3. Donizetti’s comic opera, Viva La Mamma, at the Suidoosterfees
Date: Feb 16 8 pm; Feb 18 at 7.30 pm.; Feb 19 at 4 pm at kykNET Theatre,Artscape
Guest: Shirley de Kock Gueller – Production Manager

4. SA College Music Annual Tuesday Night Concert Series
Date: Every Tuesday at 8.15 pm at Baxter Concert Hall
Guest: Prof Franklin Larey – Assoc Professor and Acting Deputy Director

5. John Caviggia reviews Heathcote Williams’ Sacred Elephant
Date: at the Intimate Theatre until 18 February. Starring Jeremy Crutchley
Guest: John Caviggia – reviews

KAAPSE DAGBOEK – 8 FEBRUARIE

Pamela — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:56:01 +0000

Vandag op Kaapse Dagboek aangebied deur Rouxnette Meiring

1. Hennie van Greunen se Shirley Valentyn met Sharleen Surtie-Richards word geresenseer deur Reinet Nagtegaal.
Datum: Nou tot 18 Februarie, Baxter teater.
Gas:Reinet Nagtegaal

2. Abdullah Ibrahim : Jazz in the CTICC
Datum 11 Februarie
Gas: Abdullah Ibrahim

3. Akteur, regisseur en skrywer Pierre van der Spuy,
gesels oor ‘n gemeenskapsprojek wat rasse- en
kultuurgroepe deur kuns en drama kan verenig en
oor sy werk by die New Africa Theatre Academy
Gas: Dr Pierre van der Spuy

4. 800 Romantico: Anneke Lamont (klavier) en
Francesca Canali (fluit) Oude Libertas Amphiteater
Konsertdatum: 25 Februarie
Gas: Dr Anneke Lamont