Festival of literature and music
2007-05-03
A feast of music and the written word will be on the menu in Franschhoek from 11 to 13 May.
The Franschhoek Literary Festival will host recently published and upcoming South African writers who will interact with international authors at informal talks, readings and discussions in intimate venues in the village centre.
Coinciding with the Literary festival will be the 3rd Franschhoek Autumn Classical Music Festival and once again the organisers promise to bring an innovative selection of music performances to the Cape Winelands region.
Festival-goers will be able to stroll through the streets, browse bookshops, attend book signings, enjoy poetry and music, and take part in the feast of participating restaurants and coffee shops.
Amongst the highlights of the Literary festival will be readings and discussions by top SA authors Ivan Vladislavic, Marlene van Niekerk, Chris van Wyk, Max du Preez and Fred Khumalo, as well as the prize-winning poet and TV star, Lebo Mashile.
This year’s music festival features a group of dedicated classical artists who perform regularly together under the Music Revival banner.
They are pianist Christopher Duigan, Federico Freschi (baritone) and Russian virtuosi Boris and Elena Kerimov (cello and violin).
Their programmes feature the violin and cello sonatas of Edvard Grieg presented with readings of Ibsen poetry, a chamber music programme of music for piano trio by Dvorak, Schumann and Piazzolla, an entertaining dinner concert featuring the combined talents of the ensemble, Gypsy and Tango in Vienna, a Sunday morning piano recital featuring Beethoven’s last piano Sonata Op 111 and music by Bach, and a Mother’s Day luncheon event, Words and Music, featuring songs and narrated music performance.
Other artists include special guests Zanne Stapelberg (soprano) who with James Grace (guitar) perform an innovative exploration of Spanish musical styles.
Recitals will be performed at venues such as La Motte, Le
Fromagerie at La Grange and the historic NGK Franschhoek.
Visit www.musicrevival.co.za or www.flf.co.za for info on the Literary Festival. Nicky Stubbs can be contacted with queries about the Literary festival at 021-671-6540 or 082-574-6229.
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