SAPPI SUNDAY PICNIC CONCERTS – 2009
What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon with good friends and family ... than in the Botanical Gardens at Roodepoort, enjoying a range of light classical and jazz concerts ...
Concerts are held every 2nd Sunday from now through to the end of September - come early, come to enjoy! First come, first served.
Bring along your picnic basket, blankets and chairs and a sun umbrella.
This season's line-up:
7 June : CLASSICAL ENCOUNTERS
The classical sounds of violin, cello and piano lead by Deirdre Larkin,
plus a special guest appearance by the Austrian soprano Christa Lagler,
to entertain you with a variety of smooth classics and familiar songs.
21 June : SWING TIME
Enjoy an afternoon of swinging jazz from a bygone era with
Johannesburg’s splendid jazz ensemble ‘Retro-Swing’ featuring singer
Andrew Massey and special guests.
5 July : GREAT VOICES
South Africa’s outstanding vocal group ‘The Black Tie Ensemble’
performing hits from the world of Opera and Broadway in a very special
concert not to be missed.
19 July : EASY LISTENING
Sophisticated sounds from South African singer Helenne Ulster with the
Denzil Weale Trio in a programme filled with great jazz standards for
easy listening.
2 August : LATIN FIRE
Chase away the winter blues with the brilliant flamenco guitar of CH2
and their Spanish dancers. This ‘World Music’ concert is guaranteed to
spice up your Sunday picnic with great excitement.
16 August : SOWETO STRING QUARTET
The award winning and famous Soweto String Quartet playing their
greatest hits, plus a special guest appearance by the highly acclaimed
and vibrant Ekurhuleni Youth Choir
30 August : ARRIVAL OF SPRING
To herald the arrival of Spring we are proud to present the magnificent
big band of ‘The South African National Ceremonial Guard’ directed by
Major Andrew Strugnell in an afternoon of great music from around the
world.
13 September : PETER SARSTEDT & FRIENDS
The renowned international singer and composer Peter Sarstedt will be
making a special appearance at the Sappi Sunday Picnic Concert to
entertain you with his unique brand of pop and folk music.
27 September : TOP OF THE POPS
Bringing the 2009 concert season to a close we’ve invited the
sensational pop idol Veronique Lalouette and her band to brighten up
your day with lots of memorable and popular hits.
Please note that this programme is subject to cancellation or change without notice. |
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