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Franschhoek: 5th Autumn Music Weekend
From Friday, 15 May 2009
To Sunday, 17 May 2009
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Held in conjunction with the Franschhoek Literary Festival
 
Friday 15   18h00   Playing with PoetryMusic and Words   NGK Church: R100  
Award-winning poet Kobus Moolman reads selections of his poetry combined creatively with music played by pianist Christopher Duigan. A presentation that seamlessly links the Music Weekend and Literary Festival.


Friday 15   19h00 for 19h30   Music from The Russian Tea Lounge    La Brasserie: R270
Russians Boris and Elena Kerimov (cello and violin) feature in traditional Russian and Eastern European folk music, classical standards and popular arrangements. Includes a sumptuous three-course meal and a glass of Cap Classique on arrival. Book at La Brasserie: 021 876 3420. Sponsored by NEDBANK CORPORATE.
 

Saturday 16   12h00 I Got Rhythm    NGK Church: R100
Toe-tapping music from around the world played and compiled by virtuoso pianist Christopher Duigan. Includes jazz, ragtime, tango, film music and classical compositions. Sponsored by EBONY

 
Saturday 16   18h00    Autumn Classics for Piano   NGK Church: R100
In the dignified atmosphere of the historic NGK Church, enjoy a musical journey at twilight with a selection of classical piano works played by Christopher Duigan.  Includes Schubert - Impromptus op 90, Debussy - Images II and music by Mozart and Chopin.

 
Sunday 17   11h30     Music for a Sunday Morning   NGK Church: R100
The Kerimov Trio plays music by Mozart, Handel and Beethoven for violin, cello & piano inspiring a Sunday morning mood. A wide ranging and stimulating musical journey.

 
Sunday 17   15h30     Albeniz Centenary   Café Bon Bon- La Petite Dauphine: R150
One of South Africa's most sough after concert artists,  classical guitarist James Grace plays music by  Spanish composer Isaac Albeniz, 100 years after his death in 1909.  Included are  a selection of Albeniz’s most celebrated composition including Asturias, Cordoba and other popular favourites as featured on his debut CD, Granada: Music of Spain.  Includes a glass of Cap Classique and snacks on arrival. Book at Café Bon Bon  021-876 3936
 

Advance Booking Advisable - go to www.webtickets.co.za  - click on Franschhoek Literary Festival or http://www.webtickets.co.za/event.asp?itemid=391463

For more information on
Music Weekend  - www.musicrevival.co.za  or booking@musicrevival.co.za
Literary Festival  - www.flf.co.za
Accommodation - www.franschhoek.org.za 
 
KAWAI Concert Piano in the NGK Church supported by  Ian Burgess-Simpson Pianos Cape Town
Sponsored by NEDBANK CORPORATE  & EBONY.
Thanks to Gable Manor and Whale Cottage, Franschhoek for sponsored accommodation.
 

Location: Franschhoek, Cape Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa
Contact: Franschhoek Tourism Office: 021 876 3603
Booking for Music from the Russian Tea Lounge Friday - La Brasserie 021 876 3420 and Albeniz Centenary - Café Bon Bon 021-876 3936 Tickets for the NGK Church concerts are also available at the door.

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