Performing:

PROGRAMM

Josef Molnar: Fantasie mit Themen japanischer Volkslieder
Einleitiung – Tanku Bushi (Allegro)
Kusatsu-Bushi
Yosakoi-Bushi (Largo)
Berceuse – Soran-Bushi
(Allegro – Langsam und frei-Presto

Georges Bizet (1838-1875) :Minuet aus L’Arlesienne

Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) :Sonate in C-Dur
Allegro Spiritio
Larghetto
Tempo di minuetto

Arthur Wegelin (1908-) Voels op Aasvoelkop

Bernard Andres ALGUES
7 Kleine Stücke

Frans Lehar DIE LUSTIGE WITWE
Ich liebe dich, Vilia.

Maurice Ravel (1875-1937): Piece en Forme de Habanera

Jacques Ibert (1890-1962): Entr’acte

Theatre of the IEN, Via Augusta 123, Barcelona
For the Charities of the BWN

Programme

KOBIE´S PROGRAM (With a Love Theme Twist!)

ON THE CELTIC HARP
Music from the Middle Ages and Beyond:
1. Lai et Rotrouenge Two Trouvère melodies of the Third Crusade (Lai:Blondel de Nesle,
Rotrouenge:Richard I,”Lion Heart”)
2. Minuet Jean-Jacques Rosseau, philosopher
3. Greensleeves Olde English Love Song
4. Aria and Rondo Charles Bochsa
ON THE AUSTRIAN FOLK HARP
Traditional Music from Various Countries:
1. Halbwalzer + Lechtaler Walzer – Austrian
2. All through the Night – Welsh
3. O Danny Boy -Irish
4 Al lê die berge nog so blou – Afrikaans
5 Medley:Kwêla,Tula,Mangwane -South African Tribal
6 Besamé -Mexican
Something more Classical:
7 ETUDE – F J DIZI

ON THE CONCERT HARP Romantic Music: 

1 FANTASIE - C SAINT SAENS 

2 LA SOURCE - A ZABEL 

3 WATCHING THE WHEAT (A love story) -J

THOMAS Modern Music: 

4 TRAVELING -MONIKA STADLER 

5 MEDLEY of 4 LOVE SONGS

http://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/articles/kobie-du-plessis

• “Harp Harmonies:
  The Somerset West Music Society will present a concert featuring talented and acclaimed local harpist Kobie du Plessis, with ´Classical Favourites´on three different harps, in the Somerset West Library Hall, October 31 at 20h15.
  Kobie will play popular pieces such as ´Greensleeves´and Troubadour songs on the Celtic Harp, music from the Classical era on her Austrian Harp (single action pedal) and music from the Romantic era on her Concert harp(double action pedal), which will include compositions by Zabel, Hasselmans, De Falla, and from the modern era, George Gershwin”
  District Mail, Somerset-West, South Africa




• “WA Mozart´s ´Concerto for Harp and Flute´ was not only a pleasure to listen to, but also to perceive, thanks to picturesque harp played so gracefully by Kobie.The interaction with the flute(Corvin) was excellent.Counter melodies, part playing, imitations and parallel movements were executed with delicate sensitivity”
  The Volksblad, Bloemfontein, South Africa ***
• “It was pure pleasure to hear Corvin Matei´s clear tone of the flute and
  the soothing harp sounds by Kobie du Plessis”The Burger, Cape Town, South Africa ***
• “One of the most inspiring instrumental combinations is that of harp and flute, as this recital of the Syrinx Duo amply demonstrated.Here was equality of both instruments, with empeccable ensemble”
  Cape Times, Cape Town, South Africa
• “The beautiful flute… and the sincere harp wonderfully interpreted
  the masterly music of Debussy”
  The Burger, Cape Town, South Africa ***
• “On 5 May will be in the Ontmoetings Church in Geleen a concert of the
  Vocal Ensemble Canto con Fueco with harpist Kobie du Plessis and violinist Ingrid Holleman. There are pieces chosen specifically for choir accompanied by harp, as well as music for violin and harp by Bachofen,Tournier, and Debusssy”
  The Trompetter, Geleen, The Netherlands ***
• “Harp Sounds Tomorrow in Church, Stellenbosch: Tomorrow night Kobie du Plessis gives a solo recital in the Church of Stellenbosch-Welgelegen.Kobie and her family lives in Barcelona, Spain, where she is broadening her repertoire of Spanish Harp music.Her concert programme includes works of Handel, Mozart,Saint-Saens, Debussy and Gershwin.”
  The Burger, Cape Town, South Africa ***
• “Concert: String Orchestra of the University of Cape Town under baton of Anmari vd Westhuizen, Baxter Concert Hall, Cape Town:
  It is a long time that the listener misses the harp in local concert halls.Kobie du Plessis performed regularly since the middle eighties to 2000 in the Western Cape, afterwards moving to the Netherlands (Now living in Spain).
  Her part was big yesterday evening.Only a small group of strings accompanied her in the JC Bach´s three- part Concerto no.6, for Harp, Violins and Cello´s.The … audience would have recognized “God save the Queen” in the sparkling Finale.
  Kobie and the strings continued with the Danse Sacrae et Profane by Debussy,….
  Was wonderfully executed by the Soloist and strings which were in excellent balance with each other”
  The Burger, Cape Town, South Africa ***
• (Afrikaans) In hierdie jaar vind ´n besondere uitvoering in Goodnow plaas.Vir die eerste keer in Goodnow se honderjarige bestaan word ´n harpuitvoering in die saal gehoor.Die soliste was Kobie du Plessis.
  (English Translation) In this year a special recital took place in the Goodnow.For the first time in its hundred years of existence,a harp recital was heard in the hall.The soloist was Kobie du Plessis.
  Hoofstuk 21, Die Musieklewe Van Wellington

*** freely translated into English

Below is a selection of light music that Kobie can include in her repertoire for your event …

Maria Elena(latin-american)

Tulips from Amsterdam
Song from ‘Moulin Rouge”
Smoke gets in your eyes
Domino
Amapola

Villavicencio- South American – A R Ortiz
Una Noche(Guarania) -A R Ortiz
Fascinating Rhythm – G Gershwin
But not for me – G Gershwin
Satin Doll – J Mercer

Embracable You – G Gershwin
Memories – A L Webber
All I ask of You – A L Webber
My cup runneth over – from ‘I do I do’ – H Schmidt
Bewitched – R Rodgers

C’Est Magnifique – C Porter
Try to Remember – H Schmidt
Danny Boy -Ireland
Greensleeves – England
My love is like a red red rose – England

Scarborough Fair – England
O’er the Sea to Skye- Scotland
Skater’s Waltz- E Waldteufel

Strauss Waltz Medley- J Strauss
May Song – Granados
Spanish Dance – Granados
Spanish Eyes
Morning has broken

Can’t help falling in love
Those were the day
Exodus- theme – E Gold
Love Story-Theme F Lai
Moon River – H Mancini

Romeo and Juliet- theme – N Rota
Cielito Lindo – Mexican folk song
Dark Eyes – Russian folk son
Santa Lucia – Italian folk song
Songs my Mother taught me -A Dvorak
Romance de Amor – Spanish folk song

Love’s old sweet song – J Molloy
Hava Naghila
Raindrops keep falling on my head
Love changes everything – A L Webber
Perhaps Love – J Denver

• 11 December 2011, Christmas Carrols for Madremanya, St Stephen’s Church, 5 pm.
• 17 December 2011, 3 harpsolo’s for Goethe Concert in German Church, 6 pm, Barcelona.

Past Concerts:

• Sunday 30. October, 17:00 – Barockmuseum, Salzburg, Mirabellplatz 3. Harp & Flute Duo with Amanda du Preez.
• Friday 28 October, 19:30, Kellerstrasse 31, Grödig, Salzburg, Harp and Flute Duo with Amanda du Preez.
• October 23, 2011, Harp and Flute Duo, Salzburg Austria, flute with Amanda du Preez.
• June 2011 Concert , St. Stephen’s Church and St. George’s Church Barcelona.
• March 2011, Debussy and Gershwin, with guest artist, excellent Moldavian flautist Iulian Gogu.

KOBIE´S SOUTH AFRICA CONCERTS

• September 12, SOLO Recital for South African Harp Society at 43 Locksley Road, Robindale, Johannesburg

OCTOBER HARP AND OBOE CONCERTS

• Wednesday 13, Dutch Reformed Church WELGELEGEN,Stellenbosch
• Thursday 14, Morning, Lindbergh Arts Foundation, Muizenberg
• Friday 15, Concert Francois Smuts, Bellville
• Sunday 17, St Andrew Church,Cape Town 16h00
• Wednesday 20, Music Society, George
• Thursday 21, Music Society, Stilbaai
• Friday 22, Music Society, Hermanus

Contact Anton: anton@musicmaestros.co.za to book

• July 17 – HARP AND VIOLIN RECITAL with famous South African violinist
  Roelof Swart in KOBIE´S GARDEN, CASTELLDEFELS
  Drinks at 6 pm, CONCERT at 7 pm, Barbecue by Charl at 8 pm.
• JUNE 26. HARP SOLO RECITAL at 7 pm, St George´s Church, BARCELONA
• MAY: Harp and Oboe Concerts,in Cologne, Germany with Thekla von Dombois
• May 13 – Harp and oboe concert: Erlöserkirche, Köln-Rodenkirche
• May 14 – Harp and oboe recital Antoniter Church, Schildergasse

Free TV : Ustream

• February 12 – Kobie Plays on Three Harps in the Auditorium of the North American Institute in Via Augusta 123, at a Charity Event organised by the Barcelona Womens Network
• February 2, Kobie gives solo recital at LAS LUNAS, Sant Cugat, Barcelona

2009

• October 2, 2009 – Violin and harp duo concert with Ala Voronkova, Russian Soloist
  Performing works by Paganini, Saint Saens, Zabel and more..
  Casa Orlandai, C/Jaume Piquet, 23, Barcelona
• September 26, 2009 – Solo recital at Madremanya, Melissa’s Garden
• August 1, 2009 – Harp and flute concert of French Music with flautist Julian Gogu from Moldavia held in La Giralda, L´Arboc
• July 10 -13, 2009 – Juror in harp competition, and Guest Performer in Harfentage, Voralberg (Austria)

2008

• October 16 2008 – HARP DUO CONCERT BY NEWLY FORMED “DAMES DEL SUR”, Kobie du Plessis and Magdalena Barrera Oro, at Casa Orlandai, Calle Jaume Piquet 23, Barcelona
  
• More programmes planned with 2 harps later in November & December 2008

• Concert with Matthias Weinman, Harp and Violoncello Recital, Casa Orlandai.
• Concert for harp and ´cello with Matthias Weinman, Molle Russa.
• Concert for harp and ´cello, at Iglesia San Mattias, for Jeronimes, invited audience.

2007

• Harp and Oboe duo with Thekla von Dombois: concert in German Church, Barcelona.
• Farewell concert at the residence of Patricia Neish, for the International Women´s Club in Barcelona.
• Solo´s at Concert for International Women´s Club at Casa Orlandai.
• Concert for Harp Voice and Piano, with Soprano Michelle Cook and Pianist Alan Cook at Casa Elisende.
• Duo´s with Matthias Weinman, German Church, Barcelona.

2006
Spain:

• Concert with Jazz singer Gwen Perry at the BWN concert in the concert hall of the North American Institute, Barcelona, together with Thekla von Dombois, performing a number of Kobie´s own arrangements for harp and oboe and jazz singer.

South Africa:

• Solo performance in the Dutch Reformed Church Tamboerskloof, Cape Town.
• Concerts on celtic harp in the Moederkerk, Somerset West.

2005

• Hosted internationally famous harpist Edward Witsenburg in Barcelona for individual lessons and masterclasses.
• Performed in trio with Edward Witsenburg and Magdalena Barera Oro in Barcelona at The Arts Centre Real.
• Performed at the Licieu Opera Theatre in Barcelona: in a quintet, a work of Martinu.
• Accompanied a women´s choir of the Palau de la Musica in a work of Janaçe.
• Concert in the Castle, Castelldefels, in duo with oboist Thekla von Dombois.
• Duo recital with Thekla in German Church Barcelona.

2004
Spain:

• Kobie performed solo´s, duo´s with oboist Thekla von Dombois and accompanied a singer in a Chamber Concert in honor of the International Women´s Club, in the residence of the Consul General of the USA.
• She and Thekla von Dombois formed a Harp and Oboe Duo ensemble.
• Solo Recital at the house of Marta Anglada.
• Gave a solo recital at the St George´s Church of Barcelona.
• Concert with Oboe and Cello, German Church of Barcelona.

South Africa Concert tour to South Africa,Western Cape:

• 6 solo recitals at various locations.
• 1 recital with a singer.
• 2 concerto´s : the 6th Concerto of Johann Christian Bach, and the Danse Sacre et Profane of Debussy with the UCT String orchestra, in the Endler Hall, Stellenbosch and in the Baxter Hall,Cape Town.

2003

• Kobie performed for ´South Africa House´ in a New Years´ concert in Amsterdam with South African oboist Kobus Malan.
• Performed her own arrangements for harp and melodic instrument with Peter vd Wateren, at the lecturers concert (docentenconcert) in Stadskanaal, Zuid Groningen.
• Performed with the String ensemble of Ingrid Holleman various works for string ensemble and harp.
• Moved to Spain with her family (at the end of July).

2002

• Kobie gave duo concerts for harp and violin, (with Ingrid Holleman), performing works of Spohr, Backhoven, Tournier, etc. in Geleen and Limbricht.
• Concert with the Women´s choir “Canta con fueco” in Geleen, playing Gustav Holst´s “ Hymns of the Rig Veda” and “Two Eastern Pictures”.
• Played concert with the Harmonie W Posterholt, Roermond.
• Toured to Valencia, Spain, as harpist in the Harmonie Concordia of Melick, winning the First prize in the Yearly Competition for Wind Orchestras in Valencia.
• Solo harp concert in Zuid Afrika Huis (South Africa House), Amsterdam.
• Concert with Dutch soprano Maja Schermerhorn in Amsterdam, performing South African songs by S le Roux Marais, as well as songs for harp and voice by
• Britten, Schumann, Ravel, etc.

2001

• In Holland she performed various times for the South African Ambassador Priscilla Jana in The Hague, Netherlands, at the Embassy as well as at the SA Residency, The Hague.
• She also performed on one occasion for the Dutch Princess, Margriet, as well as for the wife of South African President Thabu Mbeki.
• She featured as an Ad hoc harpist with the Kerkrade Symphony Orchestra performing in an Opera concert in Eindhoven, and the Spring Concert in Kerkrade, Limburg Theatre.

2000

• Kobie moved in the beginning of that year to the Netherlands with her husband Charl and two children, Suemari and Chris.
• In August she gave a solo recital in the famous Grachten Festival in Amsterdam, representing her country. It was the first concert sold out weeks before the event!

1999 AND BEFORE (IN SOUTH AFRICA)

• Kobie was co-founder of the Cape Harp Society, which promotes the harp in South Africa as well as harp concerts throughout the Western Cape. It is affiliated with the South African Harp Society.
• Kobie performed in the ¨Syrinx¨ flute and harp duo with CTSO Principal flautist Corvin Matei: they were soloists in Mozart´s harp and flute concerto with the CTSO, Cape Town; also with the Free State Performing Arts Orchestra.The Syrinx duo recorded a cassette for flute and harp. Kobie recorded a cassette called ´Harp music for Christmas´.
• Solo and duo broadcasts on national radio, duo and trio (harp, flute and viola) concerts at various important venues like Nederburg, Oude Meester, and the Nico Malan Theatre, Cape Town.
• For two years she performed as first harpist on ad hoc basis in the Cape Town Symphony orchestra. She performed as soloist win the Stellenbosch String Orchestra.
• Besides freelancing in the Cape Town symphony orchestra and the Cape Perfoming Arts board opera and ballet orchestra, Kobie freelanced for the Free State Orchestra and the Natal Philharmonic Orchestra in Durban.
• She performed as harpist in the orchestra performing for Pavarotti when he gave his concert in front 27 000 people in Stellenbosch.
• In May 1999 she toured the Transvaal giving various concerts in Johannesburg and Pretoria, as well as broadcasts (interviews and music of her cd as well as live performance from a church in Johannesburg) for the South African Broadcasting Corporation.
• Kobie gave various solo recitals on her three harps throughout the Western Cape as well as harp and flute recitals. Solo recital 1 October ´the harp in spring´- music in the gallery – arts association of Bellville gallery.
• She recorded a compact disc with Corvin Matei called “En Bateau” – Music for flute and harp, by the Syrinx duo. At the end of 1999 the disc was sold out in South Africa.

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