Easter Programme | La Motte | 28 March 2026
Siphamandla Moyake | Soprano
Lukhanyo Moyake | Tenor
Esthea Kruger | Piano
In the spirit of Easter, this special voice and piano programme takes audiences on a journey through the season’s central themes: from sacrifice and suffering to contemplation, hope and joy. Told through the voices of composers across centuries, the concert features beloved works by Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn, Verdi, Franck, and Fauré, among others. Join soprano Siphamandla Moyake, tenor Lukhanyo Moyake and pianist Esthea Kruger for an evening that begins in introspection and culminates in the joyful message of Easter.
Passion
Bach-Busoni: Ich rufe zu dir, Jesu Christ
Barber: Crucifixion
Wolf: Wunden trägst du, mein Geliebter
Bach: Zerfließe, mein Herze, in Fluten der Zähren
Grief
Mascagni: Intermezzo
Mascagni: Ave Maria
Dvorak: Slyš o Bože! Slyš modlitbu mou
Fauré: Pie Jesu
Contemplation and Hope
Franck: Panis Angelicus
Hofmeyr: Die Here is my Herder
Verdi: Ingemisco
Joy
Bach: Mein gläubiges Herze
Mendelssohn: Then shall the righteous shine forth
Handel: I know that my Redeemer liveth
Mozart: Alleluia
Traditional: Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Traditional: He’s got the whole world in his hands
Guests are welcome to enjoy a glass of wine and some light refreshments in the estate gardens between 17:00 and 18:00. The La Motte Ateljee will also be open to view the latest art exhibition. The concert is presented from La Motte’s renovated Parshuis or Historic Red Wine Cellar and starts promptly at 18:00. Please note that seating is not reserved.
Make the most of your visit to the Franschhoek Valley and stay for dinner at the estate’s L’Ami Family Brasserie, a short stroll away from the concert venue. A special concert and dinner package is available at R945 and entails a concert ticket as well as a three-course menu with a glass of wine from the La Motte Classic Collection. (Other drinks and gratuity excluded). Bookings can be made via Dineplan. Please click here.
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