We
love classical music and opera and, sadly, our busy life does not allow us
enough time to go to as many concerts and recitals as we would love. So, when
we were invited to an early evening recital at Nederburg on Sunday, we jumped at
the opportunity to hear the Esperanza Trio play some excellent chamber music in
the Manor House. The concert finished at 7 and was followed by a simple supper
of soup and canapés, accompanied by some good Nederburg wines, all of which are
included in the price. There are three more concerts in the series for which
you can book: www. concerts@distell.co.za or from
Webtickets. They are held on the last Sunday of each month, except for the last
which will be on Saturday 21st November and will be the Picnic concert. It was
the perfect evening for a concert, wet and cold
The Nederburg Manor House, which houses the Red Table
restaurant, in the rain
A view from the terrace of the huge
marquee that has been erected for the Nederburg Wine Auction which will be held
over the weekend of the 12th and 13th of September. We will be attending.
The interior of the restaurant with a
nice fire burning in the fireplace
It is a lovely terrace on a sunny day
An old Dutch master hanging in the
main room. It looks like it needs some restoration, the colours would come up
beautifully if it was handled properly.
There were glasses of Monis sherry to
welcome us, Pale dry (our choice) Medium and Cream. It is nice to see sherry
served, it has slipped from people's attention very badly and makes a wonderful
aperitif. There were also alternatives for people not wanting alcohol
The pianist's assistant waiting
patiently
The Esperanza Trio. The concert began
with Weber's Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano, Op. 63. Liesl Stoltz is the
flautist, Polina Budukova the cellist and Kerryn Wisniewski is on piano
Flying fingers on the Yamaha grand
piano. The next two pieces were Hans Andrè Stamm's Suite for Flute, Cello and
Piano and Hendrik Hofmeyr's Notturno Elegiaco
At interval some bobotie spring rolls
were served with a coriander chilli dip
And we enjoyed a glass of Nederburg
Brut MCC
The cello was made by the
internationally acclaimed South African luthier, Dawne Haddad, who was in the
audience. It has a magnificent bronze sound
The trio take a bow for the next piece
which was Three Watercolours by Philippe Gaubert which we enjoyed enormously.
The last piece was by Astor Piazzola: Four
Season of Buenos Aires. He was an ambassador of tango music, but also wrote
classical music like this
Two soups were on offer, a thick
vegetable (John) and a creamy chicken and mushroom (Lynne)
And there was a huge selection of
small bites. Of special mention were very crisp coated, succulent fishcakes,
beef Carpaccio on small biscuits, and small smoked chicken salads
Everyone enjoying supper
We had met the chef Edmore Ruzoza last year and
he remembered us and came to say hello
Chef with the organiser of the evening
Annetjie Hopkins
Four of the 6 wines on offer. They
were very good with the food, especially the 2013 Beautiful Lady Gewürztraminer
with the soup and the Ingenuity white and red blends with the canapés.. A
lovely evening. Driving home however, in pelting sheets of rain, was not much
fun
© John & Lynne Ford, Adamastor & Bacchus 2015
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