FORTHCOMING CONCERTS
MORNING MELODIES
with Rika Vermeulen at the Concert Hall at the Baxter Theatre in Rondebosch Wednesday, 21 July 2010, 10h30am A selection of light classics and Jazz with the fabulous Elizabeth Frandsen and her friend, Rika Vermeulen on the piano, bringing you a programme of great acclaim from the ‘Cederberg Festival’, Clanwilliam and the Nagkat at the ‘Woordfees’ in Stellenbosch.
RACHELS ANGELS LIEFDADIGHEIDS KONSERT
Stellenbosch Stadsaal Donderdag, 22 Julie 2010, 19h00 Kaartjies R100 by die deur of bespreek by Jill Beukman 021-914-2818. Rachels Angels is ‘n mentorskapprogram wat in samewerking met Media24 en die Universiteit van Stellenbosch aangebied word. Dit is daarop gemik om graag 11-12 leerlinge van uit minderbevoorregte skole in die Wes-Kaap vir hul lewe as universiteitstudent voor te berei. Elizabeth Frandsen tree op saam met Niel Rademan, Emile Minnie, Koos Kombuis, Dowwe Dolla, Laurinda Hofmeyr, Willem en Louis van der Merwe en Natalia da Rocha met pianiste Rika Vermeulen en Winand Grundling.
Odeion Musik Fest – SCHUMANN CONCERT
In Celebration of the Schumann year, Elizabeth Frandsen presents, with Albie van Schalkwyk the Song Cycle ‘Frauenliebe und Leben’ and various other Schumann Lieder at the Odeion in Bloemfontein Saturday, 18 September 2010, 19h30
LYFLIED
24 and 25 September 2010 at the Hoerskool Gimnasium, Paarl for the ‘Cultivaria Festival’ with Elizabeth Frandsen, Anelle du Plessis, Maryke Nel and Rika Vermeulen. Directed by composer André Strijdom. Lyflied returns to the stage with new cast members and direction is sure to entertain you and make you laugh, cry and feel, just wonderful. Poetry by Aucamp, Jonker, Krog, Blum, Spies and Cawood set to the superb music of André Strijdom will make it an evening to remember. Watch the press and ‘Cultivaria’ Media for details!!
PREVIOUS CONCERTS
Ontvlugting 10th July 2010 @ 19h00 at Aan de Braak with Andre Strijdom and Rika Vermeulen
'Der Rosenkavalier' by Richard Strauss
29th May and 3rd, 5th, 8th and 9th June 2010 at the Artscape Opera House, Cape Town with Elizabeth Frandsen, Andrea Catzel and Violina Anguelov www.capetownopera.co.za Watch the press for details!
'Lyflied'
Back by popular demand, this one-woman show dealing with ‘Lyflike Liefde’ is back in Stellenbosch. Poets such as Aucamp, Breytenbach, Krog and Spies are set to the wonderful music of one of South Africa’s most talented rising composers, Andre Strijdom.
With Mezzo-Soprano Elizabeth Frandsen and Rika Vermeulen at the piano, it promises to be a night not to be missed!
Saturday, 17th April 2010 @ 20h00
at Aan de Braak, Teaterkroeg Alexander Straat, Stellenbosch
Tickets ~ R80.00 To make your booking, please phone 082 335 3105.
Songmakers' Guild ~ Lieder Recital
Texts by Heinrich Heine set to beautiful music by composers such as Rachmaninov, Borodin, Schubert, Grieg, Liszt and Brahms
Mezzo-Soprano Elizabeth Frandsen Soprano Lente Louw and Albie van Schalkwyk at the piano
Sunday, 11th April 2010 @ 15h00
at the Nassau Auditorium, Groote Schuur High School Palmyra Road, Rondebosch
Tickets at the door ~ R40.00 ~ includes wine and snacks
'DELICIOUS DIVAS' at the Suidoosterfees at The Arena, Artscape, Cape Town Sponsored by Sarie Magazine
A Cabaret, Jazz, Opera and Afrikaans Extravaganza with Elizabeth Frandsen, Virginia Davids and ‘Dainti Delischia’ and Rika Vemeulen Directed by Niël Rademan Friday, 29th January 2010 at 21h00 Saturday, 30th January 2010 at 20h00 Sunday, 31st January 2010 at 12h00 www.suidoosterfees.co.za or soffees.mobi on your cell phone Booking at Computicket Delicious Diva’s and Whiskey and Chocolate Combo for R100!
'Song of the Four Winds' by FH Hartmann
Wednesday, 27th January 2010 at 20h00 at the Linder Auditorium, Johannesburg With the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra Conducted by Thomas Sanderling Mezzo Soprano: Elizabeth Frandsen Baritone: Dietrich Henschel Part of the Johannesburg International Mozart Festival Booking at Computicket
'Dead Man Walking' by Jake Heggie
Elizabeth takes the lead role of Sister Helen Prejean in this moving modern opera adapted from the writings of Sister Helen Prejean. Based on the movie 'Dead Man Walking' with Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon, this stirring opera tells a story of murder, forgiveness and finally death. Commissioned by the San Fransisco Opera, this work will be a must-see premier that will not be forgotten.
16, 22, 24 and 30 October 2009 With the Cape Town Opera Artscape Opera House, Cape Town Language: English Book at Computicket
Elizabeth performs with Camerata Tinta Barocca works by Handel and Bononcini Thursday, 29th October 2009 at 20h00 St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Corner of Buitengracht & Somerset Roads, Cape Town Tickets at the door ~ R90 & R70 for concessions
"Hoera vir Opera! / Ladies & Ladders" presented by the Hermanus Kalfiefees 9 August 2009, 15:00 Sand Baai Saal in Hoof Street Tickets R70 Magdalene Minaar - Soprano Elizabeth Frandsen - Mezzo-Soprano Aubrey Lodewyk - Baritone Albert Combrink - Piano and musical direction
Haydn Oratorio ~ 'Paukenmesse' and other works by Mozart
20 June 2009 @ 20h00 Cape Town City Hall with the Camerata Tinto Barocca led by Quentin Crida Conducted by Antoinette Blyth
'La Scala di seta' an opera by Gioacchino Rossini
Elizabeth sings the insatiable Lucilla in this delightful but little known gem, directed by Lara Bye.
12 & 13 June 2009 @ 20h15 Artscape Kyknet Theatre and 9 August 2009 @ 15h00 In Hermanus as part of the Whale Festival Language: Italian
Songmaker's Guild Concert Elizabeth sings the Alto Solo in this performance of the Spanisches Liederspiel Op.74 by Robert Schumann and the Zigeuener Lieder Op. 103 by Johannes Brahms Both cycles are for four voices and Elizabeth will be joined by Soprano Marianne Serfontein, Tenor Jacques Louw and Baritone Barend van der Westhuizen with Albie van Schalkwyk at the piano. 7 June 2009 @ 15h00 Nassau Auditorium, Rondebosch, Cape Town Bookings: 021 461-1696
Baroque: Handel Concert with Camerata Tinta Barocca in celebration of Dr Barry Smith's 70th Birthday. An all Handel Concert, Elizabeth performs once again with Camerata Tinta Barocca under the direction of Quentin Crida, with Grant Brasler on the organ. 4 June 2009 @ 19h30 St Andrews Chruch, cnr Somerset & Buitengracht, Cape Town Bookings: 083 684 7318 or 021 782-778
	Elizabeth returns to Aan de Braak Teaterkroeg in Stellenbosch with a brand new show. All about love, life and realisation, 'Angel' is an ecstatic expression of the passion of women, their strength and hope, regret and heartache, culminating in joy and love. Rika Vermeulen ~ piano Richard Onraet ~ guitar
	9 May 2009 @ 20h00 Aan de Braak Teaterkroeg, Alexander Street, Stellebosch Tickets: R100 Bookings: Christine Falck 0823353105
'Da Capo' at Allesverloren Wine Estate Elizabeth sings with friends, Hanlee Louw, Pauline du Plessis and Rika Vermeulen, a collection of Afrikaans, Jazz, Opera, German Operetta and Musical numbers. Don't miss this very special occasion. Ticket price includes admission to the Concert and a three-course dinner. 2 May 2009 @ 19h00 Conference Hall, Allesverloren Wine Estate, Riebeek-Wes R250 pp or book a table for 10 and pay R200 pp Bookings: Helena 022 461-2589
Alto Solo - 'Missa Brevis' KV192 - Mozart with the Johannesburg Bach Choir Conductor Dario Broccardo 19 April 2009
Alto Solo - 'Messiah' - Handel with the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Naum Rosine Pietermaritzburg City Hall 29 March 2009
'La Scala di seta' an opera by Gioacchino Rossini
Elizabeth sings the insatiable Lucilla in this delightful but little known gem, directed by Lara Bye. Also to be performed at the KKNK in April and the Suidoosterfees in 2009. Watch the press and this website for details!
25 January 2009 & 1 February 2009 Artscape, Cape Town Language: Italian
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