FORTHCOMING CONCERTS
'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
'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!
'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!
PREVIOUS CONCERTS
'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
'Missa Solemnis' Op 123 - Ludwig van Beethoven
Elizabeth sings the Alto solo of this rarely performed, magical work by the master with the Cape Town Philharmonic and the NAC Choir, conducted by Owain Arwel-Hughes as part of the Cape Town Summer Music Festival
4 December 2008 - City Hall, Cape Town 6 December 2008 - NAC Auditorium, Silvertown Language: Latin For more information go to www.cpo.org.za
'Lyflied' - Cabaret Festival at An de Braack With Elizabeth Frandsen and Rika Vermeulen CLICK HERE TO READ THE REVIEW
Elizabeth returns with another outstanding work by the young composer, Andre Strijdom. Poems of sexual love, desire and pain by Hennie Aucamp, Ronnie Belcher, Ingrid Jonker and Peter Blum, to name but a few, will make you laugh and cry. Set to glorious song for an unforgettable journey into the song of the body.
An de Braack, Stellenbosch Thursday, 6 November 2008 at 21h00 (2nd session in the evening) Language: Afrikaans Age Restriction: 18 Information and Bookings: Christine Falck ~ 082 335 1305
Cape Town International Summer Music Festival Festival Choral Concert
'Messa da requiem' by Verdi
Soloists Arlene Jaftha - Soprano Elizabeth Frandsen - Mezzo Soprano Matthew Overmeyer - Tenor Ebenezer Sawula - Bass
With The New Apostolic Church Choir and The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Owain Arwel Hughes
Sunday, 9th December 2007 at 18H00 NAC Auditorium, Durant Street, Silvertown
Tickets: R30; R50; R70 Booking at Computicket