Openingskonsert met Minette du Toit-Pearce

Minette du Toit-Pearce (mezzo-sopraan), begelei deur Philippus Hugo (klavier)

Moontlik gemaak deur die ATKV

Minette du Toit-Pearce is in 2006 as die wenner van ATKV-Muziq, 'n klassiekemusiekkompetisie vir jong volwasse musici, bekroon. Sy stuur vanjaar se fees van vokale musiek van stapel met 'n veelsydige program wat werke van Vivaldi, Rossini, Schubert, Richard Strauss, Saint-Saëns, Obradors en Bizet insluit, asook Pieter de Villiers se geliefde Sewe Boerneef-liedjies en ligter liedere van Christa Steyn en Leonard Cohen. ATKV-Muziq is reeds 10 jaar die ATKV se jaarlikse bydrae tot klassieke musiek in Suid-Afrika. Kaartjies sluit die konsert met daarna n glasie wyn en n heerlike Klein Karoo-vingerete in.

Mezzo soprano Minette du Toit-Pearce, accompanied by Philippus Hugo on piano, launches this year's feast of vocal music with a recital including works by Vivaldi, Rossini, Schubert, Richard Strauss, Saint-Saëns, Obradors and Bizet, together with Pieter de Villiers' beloved Seven Boerneef Songs and lighter material by Christa Steyn and Leonard Cohen. Tickets include the performance, followed by a glass of wine and a delicious light meal.

Vuurvoël / Firebird

Magdalene Minnaar (sopraan), Liesl Stolz (fluit) en Mario Nell (klavier)

Vuurvoël is geen gewone klassieke konsert nie – in 'n wonderwoud vol nagtegale, towerfluite en mitiese bosvoëls kan jy jou verbeelding se vlerke kom span en deel word van 'n towerervaring waar wonderlike voëlmusiek deur sinestesie lewendig word. Oor die jare het komponiste betowerende melodieë geïnspireer deur voëls en hul gesang gekomponeer. Kom luister en word meegevoer deur die virtuose spel en sang van hierdie drie merkwaardige musikante. Fantastiese kostuums, magiese maskers en 'n onvergeetlike, unieke ervaring. Braam du Toit komponeer spesiaal ’n nuwe werk genaamd Filigree for Florence. Genomineer vir die Kannatoekenning vir die beste debuutwerk – oor alle genres – by die 2011 Absa KKNK.

This innovative programme, presented with fantastic costumes and magical masks, explores repertoire inspired by birds and birdsong. Nominated for the Kanna Award for the best debut performance – in any genre – at the 2011 Absa KKNK.

Kunstenaars in gesprek 1

Magdalene Minnaar, Liesl Stolz en Mario Nell gesels oor hulle innoverende uitvoeringspraktyk, en die gedagtes agter hul gebruik van visuele komponente by die aanbieding van ’n klassieke program.

The artists discuss their innovative performance practice, and the ideas behind their deployment of visual elements within the context of a classical recital.

Sine Titulo met Cape Consort

Antoinette Lohmann (barokviool), Hans Huyssen (Baroktjello), Eon Louw (teorbe/luit) & Andrew Cruickshank (klavesimbel/orrel)

Die nuutgestigde Cape Consort bied vanjaar drie uiteenlopende programme van vroeë musiek op historiese instrumente by die Klein Karoo Klassique aan. Binne hierdie besondere fees van keurmusiek kan gehore dus uitsien na 'n ware 'fees van barokmusiek'. In hulle eerste konsert word die klem op virtuose vioolmusiek uit die 16de en 17de eeu geplaas, soos vertolk deur die besoekende Amsterdamse barokviolis Antoinette Lohmann en 'n Suid-Afrikaanse basso continuo-groep. Hierdie konsert beloof die ontdekking te wees van die uitnemende en uitdrukkingsvolle musiek van komponiste soos Schop, Voigt, Stradella, Schmelzer en Buxtehude wat in Suid-Afrika feitlik onbekend is.

The newly-founded Cape Consort presents three contrasting programmes at this year's festival. This first concert places the emphasis on virtuoso violin music of the 16th and 17th centuries, as interpreted by the visiting Dutch baroque specialist Antoinette Lohmann and a South African basso continuo ensemble.

Crazy Classics

With Elle Amor
Featuring Elzeth Germishuys

All time favourite classics zooped up into modern beats with piano, double base, accordion and voice. Cross over classics like you've never seen. Light entertainment with a serious twist. Lunch/Dinner available at the restaurant before or after shows. Cash bar available. Tel 044 272 7313

Gewilde klassieke werke kry 'n nuwe baadjie én skop met die ritmes van klavier, kontrabas, trekklavier en stem.

Vespro da Concerto met Cape Consort

Antoinette Blyth & Lente Louw (soprane), Nick de Jager, Chris Mostert & Lance Phillip (tenore), Charles Ainslie (basbariton), Antoinette Lohmann (Barokiool), Eon Louw (teorbe), Hans Huyssen (baroktjello) & Andrew Cruickshank (orrel)

Monteverdi se Vespers word as van die mees gewilde en aangrypendste werke uit die gewyde repertorium gereken. Die monumentale skaal daarvan verhoed egter dat dit dikwels in Suid-Afrika uitgevoer word. Deur gebruik te maak van ’n ryk solobesetting bring die Cape Consort die werk na Suid-Afrikaanse gehore en bied gehore daarmee die rare geleentheid om deur die grootsheid van hierdie eeue-oue meesterstukke meegesleur te word.

This carefully compiled arrangement of Monteverdi's monumental Vespers brings this masterpiece of the early baroque to South African audiences in an innovative guise.

Amor, hai vinto met Cape Consort

Lente Louw (sopraan), Charles Ainslie (basbariton), Antoinette Lohmann (barokviool)m Hans Huyssen (Baroktjello) en Andrew Cruickshank (klavesimbel)

In hulle derde konsert bied die groep 'n oorsig uit die groot verskeidenheid dramatiese vokaalmusiek uit die Baroktydperk. Vivaldi en Händel kan in hierdie program in minder bekende werke opnuut ontdek word. Verder kan daar kennis gemaak word met die intense uitdrukkingsvermoë van die befaamde vrouekomponis Barbara Strozzi asook werke in 'n ligter luim van grootmeester Monteverdi.

This programme offers a survey of the wide range of dramatic vocal music from the baroque period, including works by Vivaldi and Handel, Barbara Strozzi and Monteverdi in a buoyant mood.

Kunstenaars in gesprek 2

Hans Huyssen, Antoinette Lohmann en ander kunstenaars gesels oor vroeë musiekpraktyk en die revolusionêre impak daarvan op die interpretasie van barokmusiek.

Hans Huyssen, Antoinette Lohmann and colleagues discuss early performance practice and the revolutionary impact it has had on the interpretation of baroque music.

Ligte piekniekkonsert: Gugulethu Tenors

The Gugulethu Tenors, described as South Africa's Il Divo, are taking the South African entertainment industry by storm with their sensational sound and live performance. This afro-operatic pop sensation recently announced the signing of an international licensing agreement. Their debut album, The Gugulethu Tenors, showcases the group's stylistic variety which earned acclaim from media and fans alike. They have performed for politicians, dignitaries and superstars including Oprah Winfrey, Chris Rock, Mariah Carey and Pres Jacob Zuma. What started more than 10 years ago as four high school students' dream of being on stage, has culminated into a jaw-dropping musical unit known as The Gugulethu Tenors.

Die Gugulethu Tenore wat bestempel word as Suid-Afrika se eie Il Divo, oorrompel gehore oral met hul sensasionele klank en het al voor bekendes soos Oprah Winfrey, Chris Rock, Mariah Carey en pres Jacob Zuma opgetree.

Cape Philharmonic Orchestra Gala Concert

Conductor: Brandon Phillips
With soloists Friedel Mitas (soprano) and Conroy Scott (baritone)

Moontlik gemaak deur Absa

The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra, arguably the most versatile and active orchestra in Africa, will perform well-loved opera arias with soloists Friedel Mitas and Conroy Scott. The conductor is Brandon Phillips, winner of the first Len van Zyl Conductor's Competition. Friedel Mitas, who grew up in Oudtshoorn, completed her Performance Diploma in Opera at the University of Cape Town under Prof Virginia Davids and last year won the Olitalia/Rialto Bursary Competition. She has performed as soloist for numerous oratorio works and sung various leading roles. Conroy Scott has sung amongst others the lead baritone role in Puccini's La Rondine and the title role in Mozart's opera Don Giovanni.

Die Kaapse Filharmoniese Orkes bring vanjaar 'n program van gewilde opera-arias na die fees met die soliste Friedel Mitas, wat op Oudtshoorn grootgeword het, en Conroy Scott en Brandon Phillips as dirigent.

Schubert, Brahms and Fauré

With Malcolm Nay (piano) and Maciej Lacny (cello)

This recital presents three of the most popular and melodious works in the cello repertoire, performed by a highly gifted duo. The Polish cellist Maciej Lacny, studied at Cracow Conservatory of Music and has performed in Europe, the Far East and the United States with several orchestras. The distinguished South African pianist, Malcolm Nay, is a popular recitalist, concert and chamber musician. They will perform Schubert's melodious Arpeggione Sonata, the dark and brooding Sonata no 1 by Brahms and the beautiful and poetic Elégie by Fauré.

Drie van die gewildste en mees melodieuse werke in die tjello-repertoire word uitgevoer deur die Poolse tjellis Maciej Lacny en die uitstaande Suid-Afrikaanse pianis Malcolm Nay.

Mozart se Requiem

Met die Kaapse Filharmoniese Orkes, St George's Singers & Klein Karoo Feeskoor

Die Kaapse Filharmoniese Orkes onder die leiding van die bekende orrelis, kerkmusikant en dirigent dr Barry Smith span saam met die St George’s Singers van Kaapstad en die Klein Karoo Feeskoor om Mozart se bekende Requiem na die fees te bring. Onder dr Smith se leiding het kerkmusiek in Kaapstad oor die afgelope vier dekades gegroei tot musiek van internasionale standaard. Die eerste volledige uitvoering in Suid-Afrika van liturgiese werke soos Bach se Mattheuspassie het onder dr Smith se leiding geskied.

The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra under direction of the well-known church musician and conductor Dr Barry Smith team up with the St George’s Singers of Cape Town and the Klein Karoo Festival Choir to bring Mozart’s Requiem to the festival.