Jazz & Classical Encounters Festival Vol 2 at Spier 2020

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The 2020 Jazz & Classical Encounters Festival Vol 2 @ Spier Amphitheatre featuring some of the best South African jazz and classical artists in a feast of contemporary music, takes place on Saturday November 28, 2020.

The one-day festival at Spier Estate Amphitheatre in Stellenbosch begins at 1pm and will touch souls with a mix of jazz and classical icons for the next eight hours. The must-see event includes refreshment breaks and a chance to absorb the exquisite atmosphere of the estate. 

The show will open with jazz vocalist and pianist Nomfundo Xaluva (Spha Mdlalose is unfortunately recovering from a short illness and is no longer available), who will present new and old work with Lumanyano Unity Mzi on drums, Steven de Sousa on bass, and Blake Hellaby on piano. They will be followed by an amazing ensemble of classical and traditional indigenous music Ancient Voices and friends presenting: Molweni Bosisi! and ft. Lungiswa Plaatjies, Nomapostile Nyiki, Nomakrestu Xakathugaga, Sarah Evans and Larissa Johnson. 

Then, we’re delighted to welcome Navi Yuga: a Siya Makuzeni (vocals and trombone) and Darren English (trumpet) collaboration featuring Mpumi Dhlamini on keys and piano, Lumanyano Unity Mzi on drums, and Sean Sanby on bass. 

The next act is a long-awaited encounter between two South African legends, pianist Paul Hanmer and guitarist and singer Neo Muyanga, in Conversation. They will present brand new material written especially for this festival. This fresh body of work will reflect a broad musical landscape embracing Western Art music, Contemporary African Jazz and Chance music, as well as Folk idioms from around the Globe. Their sound, while contemporary, will reflect a deep history - reaching from Urban Maskandi all the way back to the Madrigals of 16th- century Italy. 

The festival will end on a high note with the amazing talent of saxophonist and Standard Bank Young Artists for Jazz 2020 Sisonke Xonti presenting uGaba The Migration, featuring Steven de Sousa on bass, Kyle Shepherd on piano, Tefo Mahola on drums and Sabu Jiyane on percussions. 

Says 2020 Jazz & Classical Encounters Festival organiser and co-producer Aymeric Péguillan, of Pegs Music Project: “This has been an immensely challenging year in many respects. Music allows us to see beyond and elevate our minds and souls, and we hope that this very exciting second edition of the Festival will bring happiness, joy and a renewed energy to our audience and followers.”

Péguillan, co-producer with Eastern Acoustics, adds: “We are excited to continue the journey started last year, where we present two musical art forms that uniquely inform our South African identity.”

 The spectacular Amphitheatre at Spier provides the ideal venue for the showcase with several outlets for picnic, casual and fine dining. 

The schedule: 

Doors open at 12:15

1st Act - 1pm (Nomfundo Xaluva)

1st Break - 2pm (for 30 minutes)

2nd Act - 2.30pm (Ancient Voices and friends present: Molweni Bosisi! Ft. Lungiswa Plaatjies, Nomapostile Nyiki, Nomakrestu Xakathugaga, Sarah Evans and Larissa Johnson)

2nd Break - 3.30pm (for 30 minutes)

3rd Act - 4pm (Navi Yuga: Siya Makuzeni and Darren English collaboration)

3rd Break - 5pm (for 30 minutes)

4th Act - 5.30pm (Paul Hanmer and Neo Muyanga in Conversation)

4th Break - 6.30pm (for 60 minutes)

5th Act - 7.30pm (Sisonke Xonti presents uGaba The Migration)

Event Ends: 8.45pm. 

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Adult show only

R 380

Adult show and seated dinner in Hotel Restaurant (Plated starter & main course- no dessert) + glass of wine per person, water and Gratuity included.

R 770

Dinner Menu: Starter: Tuscan Platter to share. Bread sticks, lavash, tangy beetroot humus, peppadew & sundried tomato pesto, marinated artichokes, olives, falafels, tabbouleh salad. Mains:Grilled rump steak, Crispy Hand cut potato wedges, onion rings, Cajun whipped farm butter, fire blushed tomatoes or roasted butternut & feta arancini (V) Rocket salad, toasted pumpkin seeds, tomato relish, butternut and basil salsa. 

2 Adult Shows and Picnic Basket for Two Persons – Picnic can be enjoyed in Amphitheatre during show.

R 1,225- Summer picnic menu or Plant based picnic menu https://www.spier.co.za/food/picnics-at-spier

Adult B&B, Dinner & Shows for Two Persons - Signature room, including breakfast and dinner plated starter & main course- no dessert, glass of wine per person) water and Gratuity included.

R 3,040

Accommodation in one of Spier’s Signature rooms- These upstairs rooms are tastefully appointed and feature large comfortable beds and original artworks. The en suite bathrooms incorporate a large bath and a separate shower. In keeping with their sustainability ethos, mini bars are energy-efficient and showerheads water-wise. The room will include Full English breakfast served in the Hotel Restaurant.

Dinner Menu: Starter: Tuscan Platter to share. Bread sticks, lavash, tangy beetroot humus, peppadew & sundried tomato pesto, marinated artichokes, olives, falafels, tabbouleh salad.

Mains: Grilled rump steak, Crispy Hand cut potato wedges, onion rings, Cajun whipped farm butter, fire blushed tomatoes OR Roasted butternut & feta arancini (V) Rocket salad, toasted pumpkin seeds, tomato relish, butternut and basil salsa.  

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Ticket Link:

 https://www.quicket.co.za/events/92296-2nd-jazz-classical-encounters-at-spier-2020/

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Jazz & Classical Encounters Festival Vol 2 @ Spier 2020

Spier Wine Farm Amphitheatre

Total Lyneboch, R310 Baden Powell Dr, Lynedoch, Stellenbosch, 7603

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Don’t miss out…. Only 350 venue tickets on offer!

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For more information: Gail Force Media

    André Gail Gilbertson   Cell ? +27 83 448 7047     Mail ? [email protected]

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