Concert to help Hospice
2007-02-22
THE Drakenstein Hospice will host another great concert at the Grande Roche amphitheatre on Sunday evening at 18:00 with well-known singer Cedric Vandenschrik.
Songs Lost In Translation features compositions made famous by the likes of Frank Sinatra, the Beatles, Jacques Brel, Edith Piaf, Luciano Pavarotti, Lucio Dalla, Sting and more.
With a minimalist musical approach, using guitar and piano, the songs are performed with a “classical” approach echoing the styles of the “Chansonnier” of past eras.
In 2006 Ced has released an Acoustic Album called “Songs for tomorrow”, featuring a song in French and other ‘translated’ influences. Two of the songs are featured in the show.
Lost in Translation will surprise and dazzle you with its mixture of styles, languages and songs. It will make you rediscover songs in a different language and a different light.
But in the end music is the universal Language!
The show is in aid of Drakenstein Hospice, a community-based organisation that provides free palliative care to all patients requiring the service within the Drakenstein Health District.
“It is this community’s contribution and involvement, which makes Hospice’s work possible, and we thank you for it,” says CEO Elizabeth Scrimgeour.
“Join us in an evening of good food, wine and the music of Frank Sinatra, the Beatles, Jacques Brel, Edith Piaf, Luciano Pavarotti, Louis Armstrong, Sting and more who are waiting to entertain you with Songs lost in Translation.
“We guarantee you will have a wonderful evening of pleasure knowing that you have contributed to this community and made a difference to someone’s life.”
Palliative Care is a professional approach to the holistic care of the body, mind and spirit. It is a respectful caring practice that sees the patient as the head of the treatment team; acknowledging choices around ‘living’ until death.
“Over 300 000 people per year die from Aids and many thousands of others die from a range of other incurable illnesses,” said DA spokesperson on Health, Gareth Morgan MP, recently.
“It is estimated that a maximum of 5% of people who die from terminal illnesses in South Africa have access to adequate palliative care - and virtually all of this is provided by the private sector.”
In 2006 Drakenstein Hospice cared for 557 patients and made over 3000 home visits per month by their team of four professional nurses, two social workers, 18 home-based care workers and volunteers.
“At present we have over 40 children with an incurable illness as patients. This has provided a new challenge to our caring team.
“We are planning a paediatric palliative care team as from March. In order to sustain this valued free service to the community we rely on the community itself to remain committed to our endeavour.
“A wonderful way of demonstrating your commitment and involvement is to attend our forthcoming concert at the Grande Roche.
Please contact Linda at Drakenstein Hospice (021-872-4060 or at linda@drakensteinhos pice.org.za) for tickets.
You can also book with Elma Brand, tel 863-0397 or events@definitelydifferent.co.za.
Tickets are R250 per person, including wine and finger-food.
* For more information on Drakenstein Hospice, visit www.drakensteinhospice.org.za and www.butterflyhouse.org.za.
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