Classic Picnic
Venue: Taalmonument
Dates: 11/12/2021 to 11/12/2021
Times: 19:00-21:00
Booking Website: http://tickets.computicket.com/event/klassiek_piekniek_classic_picnic/7174589/7174596/71436
The Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en -monument (ATM) plays host to a group of classical music stars who will once again entertain guests on Saturday, 11 December 2021, with amazing versions of classical and modern classical music.
‘Classic Picnic’ is the perfect opportunity to kick off the shoes on the lush green lawns of the monument, have a picnic with friends and family, and be carried away by the harmonious sounds while the sun melts away behind the iconic monument. The music will be performed by Cape Town Opera Chorus members Christine Bam, Ernestine Stuurman, Marvin Kernelle, Siphesihle Mdena and Dane Coetzee.
Bam is a mezzo-soprano who has performed locally and internationally with productions including Porgy and Bess, La Bohème, Grace Notes, African Angels and Così fan tutte. Stuurman is a lyrical soprano who has performed the roles of Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi, Maria in West Side Story and Strawberry Woman in Porgy and Bess. She performs locally and internationally. Kernelle, the chorus master of Cape Town Opera Chorus, has been chorus master and assistant conductor for local and international productions of amongst others Carmen, Mandela Trilogy, Le Nozze di Figaro, Così fan tutte, Maria Stuarda, La Traviata and The Flying Dutchman. Mdena is a tenor who has performed a number of roles in various operas including Così fan tutte and L’elisir d’amore, locally and internationally. Coetzee studied cello at the universities of Cape Town and Stellenbosch, and has performed at concerts and festivals in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East.
The show starts at 19:00, and guests are welcome to bring their own picnics and drinks (no glass). Dress warmly and bring a torch, and a mask. See www.taalmuseum.co.za/covid-19/ for the specific protocols.
Entry is only R100 per adult and R80 for pensioners and children – tickets are available from Computicket and, if there are any left, from 17:00 at the gate on the day itself. Annual permits are available at R120 for individuals or R220 per family (offered at a 20%-discount until 30 November 2021), which includes access to all Full Moon Picnics.
THE LANGUAGE MONUMENT AND LANGUAGE MUSEUM ARE OPEN TO VISITORS – CURRENTLY FREE ENTRY FOR CHILDREN UNDER 18. For more information on all the other exciting events, concerts and courses at the Taalmonument, call 021 872 3441/863 0543, visit www.taalmonument.co.za or follow them on Facebook. The website also offers virtual tours of the monument and museum, information in six languages on the symbolism of the Taalmonument as well as many interesting articles on Afrikaans, multilingualism and the institution’s past, present and future. There are also many resources for school and research projects.
Pricing & Booking Information
Entry is only R100 per adult and R80 for pensioners and children – tickets are available from Computicket and, if there are any left, from 17:00 at the gate on the day itself. Annual permits are available at R120 for individuals or R220 per family (offered at a 20%-discount until 30 November 2021), which includes access to all Full Moon Picnics.
Venue Details & Map
Taalmonument
Physical Address: Gabbema Doordrift Street, PaarlTelephone: +27(0)0218630543 Mobile No.: +27(0)0760176026 Email: bemarking2@taalmuseum.co.za Website: http://taalmonument.c.za Latitude: -33.766111 Longitude: 18.943333