Young Artists Concert: Art Song Duos

Old Nectar Concerts welcomes the singers and pianists of the Songmakers’ Guild Protégé Programme (formerly known as the Young Artists Programme) for an afternoon celebrating the rich tradition of art song at the historic wine cellar of Old Nectar Gardens in Jonkershoek.

Bringing together six singer-pianist partnerships, this concert offers audiences the opportunity to experience the unique intimacy of the art song genre. Combining poetry and music in equal measure, art song invites listeners into a world of storytelling and reflection.

The Songmakers’ Guild Protégé Programme has become one of South Africa’s most important platforms for nurturing emerging vocal and collaborative piano talent, providing young artists with opportunities for advanced coaching, mentorship and performance experience.

Featured artists for this concert are:

Erin Beck, soprano & Chanda Lupambo, piano

Chloë Loggenberg, soprano & Caleb Thomas, piano

Christon Southgate, soprano & Blaine Josephs, piano

Tasmin Titus, soprano & Hyron Scheepers, piano

Sinesipho Tokwe, soprano & Lebeko Mosunkutu, piano

Ntobeko Zindlani, tenor & Carla Coltman, piano

Join us for this concert at Old Nectar Gardens’ historic wine cellar in Jonkershoek. Tickets are R200 per person and include selected wines from Banhoek’s renowned Oldenburg Wine Estate and finger food during the interval. Student and learner tickets are available at the door for R50 per concert. Guests are invited to arrive early or linger after the performance to enjoy the tranquillity and beauty of the Old Nectar Gardens.

MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Explore the words of Shakespeare through song and composers inspired by his poetry and plays. The Shakespeare Project brings together works by Korngold, Haydn, Finzi, Warlock and Hofmeyr, capturing the drama, romance, longing and wit of Shakespeare’s world.

The programme then turns to the rich colours and sensuality of French art song, featuring music by Liszt, Poulenc, Duparc, Debussy and Berlioz, with poetry by Hugo, Éluard, Verlaine, Baudelaire, Gautier and Mallarmé.

The final section, “Cabaret” Songs, offers a playful and eclectic change of mood, with music by Copland, Barber, Bernstein, Schoenberg, Montsalvatge and Heggie. From humour and satire to intimacy and passion, this vibrant collection showcases the versatility of the voice and the many ways composers have brought poetry and storytelling to life through song.