Performance schedule

2024

17 February Saturday 18:00 Lank, lank gelede Theatre piece written and directed by Helma Potgieter. Performers Lara Kirsten & Thomas de Bruin. Kleinmond

18 February Sunday 15:00 Solo piano concert, Kogelpark, Kleinmond

24 February Saturday 10:00 House concert in Franskraal

5 March Tuesday 18:30 Solo concert at Ametis retirement home, Strand

7 March Thursday 10:00 Solo piano concert, Huis Lettie Theron, Hermanus (sponsored by Foundation Coke)

15 March Friday 10:00 Solo piano concert at SOFCA, Hermanus (sponsored by Foundation Coke)

20 March Wednesday 10:00 Solo piano concert at Golden Harvest, Sandbaai, Hermanus (sponsored by Foundation Coke)

29 March 18:00 Farewell Concert to the Lipp grand piano of Laura Sterley, Stanford

11 April Thursday 10:00 Solo piano concert at Kidbrooke place, Onrus, Hermanus (sponsored by Foundation Coke)

20 April Saturday 18:00 Concert with pianist Lara Kirsten and soprano Hilda van Wyk, Kleinmond

27 April Saturday 19:00 Lara performs an all Yann Tiersen program at the home of Judy Brower, Somerset-West

 

10 May Friday 10:30 Solo piano concert at Onrus Manor, Onrus, Hermanus (sponsored by Foundation Coke)

11 May Sunday 15:00 Joint performance with violinist Rea Costerus, pianist Lara Kirsten and soprano Bea Whittaker. Onrus Manor, Activities hall.

25 May 19:00 Cabaret Grammatika van die Liefde, the concert version of music by André Strijdom (featuring the voices of Karen de Goede, Paul Lessing, Ronell Erwee and Lara Kirsten on piano. Somerset-West

1 June Saturday 18:00 Solo piano concert Captivate at Oorgenoeg, Langebaan

14 June 18:30 Solo performance Moody Piano at the Midlands Winterfest, The Mushroom Farm, Karkloof. Tickets at Quicket

17 June 18:30 Solo performance Moody Piano at the Midlands Winterfest, The Mushroom Farm, Karkloof. Tickets at Quicket 

23 June Sunday Solo performance Moody Piano at the home of Glenn & Paul, Hilton, Midlands of KZN 

 30 June Sunday 18:00 Solo performance Moody Piano at the Evergreen Soirées, Val de Vie, Paarl

27 July Saturday Cabaret Grammatika van die Liefde, the concert version of music by André Strijdom (featuring the voices of Karen de Goede, Paul Lessing, Ronell Erwee, André Strijdom and Lara Kirsten on piano. Somerset-West

1 August Thursday 19:30 Lara Kirsten featured poet for the online Red Wheelbarrow Poetry Collective

2 August Friday 14:00  Lara Kirsten and other local poets read poems with Jak de Priester, Kalfiefees. Municipal Auditorium, Hermanus

 2 August Friday 19:00 Lara performs with Hilda van Wyk at the Musical Collage concert at the Kleinmond Fellowship Church

6 August Tuesday 10:00 Solo piano concert at Onrus Manor, Onrus, Hermanus (sponsored by Foundation Coke)

9 August Friday 10:00 Women's day concert with violinist Rea Costerus, pianist Lara Kirsten and soprano Bea Whittaker, United church, Hermanus R120, include tea  eats

11 August Sunday 16:00 Joint performance with violinist Rea Costerus, pianist Lara Kirsten and soprano Bea Whittaker at the Stanford Sunday Classics, Oulap Hall, St. Thomas Church, Stanford

12 September Thursday 19:00 Classical Rendezvous with Hermanus High School choir and Whale Coast Symphony Orchestra

13 September Friday 18:00 Performance by soprano Elizabeth Marais, baritone Corniël Calitz and Lara Kirsten of two song cycles by André Strijdom at the Tuin van Digters, Breytenbach Center, Wellington

9 November Saturday 19:00 Solo performance Moody Piano at the home of the Henegans, Stanford. Phone Lara to book your seats. 082 325 4258.

16 November Saturday 18:30 for 19:00 Performance by soprano Elizabeth Marais, baritone Corniël Calitz and Lara Kirsten of two song cycles by André Strijdom.  Tickets R150. Somerset-West

22 November Friday 10:45 Solo piano concert, Kidbrooke, Hermanus (sponsored by Foundation Coke)

23 November Saturday 19:00 A Musical Voyage - from Vivaldi to ABBA, with Rea Costerus on violin, soprano Bea Whittaker and Lara Kirsten on piano. NG Kogelberg Church Hall, 1st Ave, Kleinmond. R120 pp. Bookings Thinus 083 456 5716. Concert hosted by Guelph Theatre.  

24 November Sunday Solo performance Moody Piano in Voëlklip, Hermanus. Private concert (sponsored by Foundation Coke)

29 November Friday 17:45 for 18:30 Duo concert Heart on our sleeves with clarinetist Morné van Heerden & pianist Lara Kirsten at the Hermanus Music Society, Bergsig street church, Hermanus

30 November Saturday 18:30 Duo concert Heart on our sleeves with clarinetist Morné van Heerden & pianist Lara Kirsten at home concert in Stellenbosch

4 December Wednesday 10:00 Solo piano concert, Huis Lettie Theron, Hermanus (sponsored by Foundation Coke)

5 December Thursday 10:00 Solo piano concert at SOFCA, Hermanus (sponsored by Foundation Coke)

6 December Friday 18:30 for 19:00 Cabaret Grammatika van die Liefde, the concert version of music by André Strijdom (featuring the voices of Karen de Goede, Corniël Calitz, Ronell Erwee, André Strijdom and Lara Kirsten on piano. Kleinmond.

7 December Saturday 16:00 Lara performs in a tailormade program for the launching of an indoor equestrian arena alongside Knabstrupper horses. Dinner 18:00 - 20:00. Botrivier. 

9 December Monday 11:00 Solo piano concert at Golden Harvest, Sandbaai, Hermanus (sponsored by Foundation Coke) 

9 December Monday 17:00 Lara's piano student concert in Voëlklip, Hermanus

13 December Friday 10:00 Piano concert with Lara Kirsten with guest appearance by drummer Bevil Spence and the Volmoed drummers. Volmoed chapel and lawns, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus (sponsored by Foundation Coke)

2025

15 February 16:00 Piano in Flower in the Fernkloof Amphitheater, Hermanus. In association with the Hermanus Botanical Society. Bookings open in December at www.quicket.com

2023

2 January Monday 18:00 Home concert in Constantia

22 January Sunday 15:00 Fundraising concert at Volmoed Chapel, Hemel-en-Aarde valley. R150 pp/R100 pensioners & scholars. Phone Volmoed to book 028 312 1282

27 January 18:00 Home concert in Die Boord, Stellenbosch

28 January Saturday 18:00 Home concert in Somerset-West. Contact Lara to book 082 325 4258

4 February Saturday 17:00 Playing at Cathy Rogers' solo exhibition Liminal. 6 Spin Street,  Cape Town. Kindly RSVP cathyrogersza@gmail.com

12 February Sunday 15:30 for 16:00 Home concert at Portchie Viljoen's home, Stellenbosch. Contact Lara to book 082 325 4258

25 February Saturday 17:00  Outdoor concert Sun in my fingers with Lara Kirsten in the Amphitheater of the Hermanus Waterfront. R130 pp / R80 scholars & pensioners. Tickets available here on Quicket. Phone Lara for more info 082 325 4258

15 March Wednesday 10:00 Performance at the frail care of Onrus Manor, Hermanus

22 March Wednesday 10:00 Performance at Golden Harvest, Sandbaai, Hermanus

26 March Sunday 18:00 Performance REVIVE in Constantia

2 April Sunday 16:00 Performance at the Kindlewood soirée, Johannesburg

6 May Saturday Sun in my Fingers concert at Oorgenoeg, Langebaan. Tickets at Quicket

7 May Sunday 14:00 Private birthday concert at Brigadoon Village, Betty's Bay

13 May Saturday 10:00 Concert for the Leeskring, Franskraal, Gansbaai

13 May Saturday 18:00 Private birthday concert, Stellenbosch

16 May Tuesday 10:00 Concert at the frail care of Onrus Manor, Hermanus

8 July Saturday 15:00 for 16:00 Concert Ten fingers run roots at the Old Mushroom Farm, 11 Karkloof Rd, Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal. Tickets available on Quicket

9 July Sunday 14:30 Concert at Amberfield, Howick, Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal

14 July Friday 10:00 Concert at Allison Haven, Pietermaritzburg

14 July Friday 18:00 Concert & dinner at Cafe Pépère, Hilton, The Midlands of Kwazulu-Natal  

30 July Sunday 18:30 Concert at Val de Vie, Paarl

16 September 17:00 Piano & Poetry performance at Die Tuin van Digters, Breytenbach Centre, Wellington

17 September Sunday 15:00 Sounds of Seasons with flutist Thomas de bruin & pianist Lara Kirsten. Music by Herman Beeftink and improvisations. Volmoed chapel, Hemel-en-Aarde valley. R170 per ticket, R120 scholars & pensioners. Bookings 028 312 1282

30 September Sunday 17:00  Sounds of Seasons with flutist Thomas de bruin & pianist Lara Kirsten. Music by Herman Beeftink and improvisations. Willets Hotel, Simon's town. Free entry. Donations welcome. Book with willetshotel@gmail.com

4 November Saturday Lank, lank gelede Theatre piece written and directed by Helma Potgieter. Performers Lara Kirsten & Thomas de Bruin. Kleinmond.

15 November Wednesday 18:00 Lara's Piano Party Private function in Hermanus

2022

29 January Saturday 18:30 Sounds of Seasons with flutist Thomas de Bruin and pianist Lara Kirsten play program of music of Herman Beeftink and own improvisations. Theatre Andante, Kleinmond, Western Cape

5 March Saturday Sounds of Seasons with flutist Thomas de Bruin and pianist Lara Kirsten -  a program of music of Herman Beeftink and own improvisations, Parklands, Western Cape 

12 March Saturday Sounds of Seasons with flutist Thomas de Bruin and pianist Lara Kirsten -  a program of music of Herman Beeftink and own improvisations, Stanford, Western Cape 

16 March Wednesday 11:00 Solo piano concert at Kidbrooke, Onrus, Western Cape

27 March - 7 April Participating in the Tankwa Arts Residency, Stonehenge farm, Tankwa Karoo, Northern Cape

23 April Saturday Home concert at the Krugers in Gordon's bay, Western Cape

6 May Friday Solo piano concert for private school reunion, Hermanus, Western Cape

13 May Friday 13:00 Solo concert at Tambuki, Stanford district, Western Cape

30 June Thursday 16:00 Piano recital at Huis Kweekvallei, Prins Albert, Western Cape

15 July Friday 18:00 Home concert at the Goodwin Farm, Lidgetton, Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal

17 July Sunday 14:30 Piano recital at Golden Pond, Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal

20 July Wednesday 10:00 Concert at Alison Haven, Blackridge, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

4 August 19:30 Lara and the Ecca poets read for the Red Wheelbarrow, online launch of their latest book

28 August 17:00 Solo concert in Constantia, Cape Town, Western Cape. Tickets sold out

2 September Solo concert in Fernkloof, Hermanus, Western Cape 

17 September Singing bowls & Poetry, Stanford, Western Cape. Sound journey with spoken word, featuring Thomas de Bruin & Lara Kirsten

21 September 17:00 Solo recital at Wahnfried, McGregor, Western Cape. R130 pp, book with Michael wahnfried27@gmail.com

4 October 10:00 Concert at Waterval Village, Florida Hills, Johannesburg

7 October Friday 13:00 Lunch time concert at Theatre on the Square, Sandton, Gauteng

13 November Sunday 19:00 Home concert in Constantia. Sold out

18 - 20 November Performing at the Poetry in McGregor Festival, Western Cape

26 November 16:00 Piano Aperitivo Fundraiser concert at WILD restaurant, Hermanus Waterfront.

4 December Sunday 17:00 An evening with Chef Nicola Cunningham & pianist Lara Kirsten, Voëlklip, Hermanus, western Cape. Concert, dinner and wine R380. Phone 072 902 6211 to book.

18 December Sunday 19:00 for 19:30 Home concert in Cape St Francis, Eastern Cape

21 December Wednesday Fynbos Golf & Country Estate, Eersterivierstrand, Tsitsikamma, Eastern Cape

24 December Saturday 18:00 Christmas eve home concert in Kareedouw

31 December Saturday Performing at New Year's eve party in Mont Marie Restaurant, Stellenbosch

2021

Audience numbers are kept small for the following concerts due to Lockdown regulations. Please phone/message Lara for  bookings/enquiries for any of the events 082 325 4258

23 February Tuesday 19:00 Home concert in Stanford, Western Cape

26 February Friday 19:00 Home concert in Die Boord, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

3 March Wednesday 18:30 Concert at The Brewery, Hermanus, Western Cape

10 March Wednesday 18:00 Concert in the Theatre at Andante, Kleinmond, Western Cape

12 March Friday Home concert in Onrus, Western Cape

14 March Sunday 17:00 Home concert in Plettenberg Bay, Southern Cape

18 March Thursday 18:00 Home concert in Kareedouw, Eastern Cape

21 March Sunday 9:00 Short performance after the service at the N.G. Kerk, Kareedouw, Eastern Cape

23 March Tuesday 19:00 Impromptu concert at the Roche Guest house, Queenstown, Eastern Cape

25 March Thursday 10:00 Concert at Amberfield Frail Care Centre, Howick, KwaZulu-Natal

26 March Friday 18:00  Home concert in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal 

28 March Sunday 11:00 & 15:00 Two concerts at Studio Breathe in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal

1 April Thursday 18:00 Concert at the Tatham Art Gallery, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

14 April Wednesday 11:00 & 18:00 Concerts in The Chapel of Hogsback, Eastern Cape

1 & 2 May Saturday & Sunday 4pm Lara in concert at the Baardskeerdersbos Art Route, Western Cape

13 May Thursday Private memorial concert at Gabrielskloof wine estate in the Overberg

28 May Friday 19:30 Immortal Love music by Trio de Musique (Thomas de Bruin on flute, Cheryl de Havilland on cello and Albert Combrink on piano and Lara Kirsten reading a selection of love letters written by Wilde, Woolf, Brahms, Beethoven, Kahlo, Jonker. Erin Hall, Rondebosch Cape Town, Western Cape

29 May Saturday 17:00 for 18:00 Home concert in Constantia, Western Cape

11 June Friday 10:00 Performance at Serenitas retirement home, Strand, Western Cape

26 Junie Saturday Kurk en Klawers. Home concert with wine pairing in Hermanus, Western Cape.

~~~~July/August events on hold due to stricter Lockdowns ~~~

31 August 15:00 Piano recital at Waterval Village, Johannesburg

24 September 17:00 Solo home recital in Eersterivierstrand, Tsitsikamma, the Eastern Cape

26 September 8:00 Selection of music to be played after the church service at the NG kerk in Kareedouw, the Eastern Cape

28 September Tuesday Solo recital at Roche Guest House, Komani/Queenstown, the Eastern Cape

29 September Wednesday Solo recital at Roche Guest House, Komani/Queenstown, the Eastern Cape

2 October Saturday Solo recital at Terrakhaya, Hogsback, the Eastern Cape

6 October Wednesday Solo home concert in Kareedouw, the Eastern Cape

7 October Thursday Jazz pianist Martin Wolfaardt & classical pianist Lara Kirsten in concert, Plettenberg Bay, the Southern Cape

24 October 17:00 Piano & Poetry at the Tuin van Digters at the Bordienghuis Teater at the Breytenbach Center in Wellington, the Western Cape

30 October Saturday 18:00 Performance at Theatre at Andante. Guest artist Catherine de Villiers to read poems by Ingrid Jonker. Theatre at Andante, Kleinmond, Western Cape

19-21 November Performing poetry at the McGregor Poetry Festival, the Western Cape

20 November: Saturday 9:00 Caritas for the event Poems on the theme: Garden of the Beloved

Saturday 15:50 Reading & book launch with the Ecca poets 

24 November Wednesday 10:00 Solo concert at Huis Lettie Theron retirement home, Hermanus, the Western Cape

27 November Saturday 18:00 Rojo & Amarillo Spanish music concert with Lara Kirsten on piano & Johan Rautenbach on guitar, home concert in Stanford, the Western Cape

10 December Friday 10:00 Solo concert at Kidbrooke retirement home, Onrus, the Western Cape

11 December Saturday 18:30 for 19:00 Solo home concert in Camps Bay, Cape Town, the Western Cape

2020

WESTERN CAPE

26 January Sunday 15:30 Lara plays Tiersen at Cottage Concerts, Parklands, Cape Town. R130 pp (including light snacks). Book with Thomas info@thomasflute.com

26 February, Wednesday 14:30 Recital at Huis Lettie Theron retirement home, Hermanus

EASTERN CAPE

NAC (National Arts Council) funded tour in the Eastern Cape. Lara will be performing and presenting workshops at 5 schools and performing at 5 retirement homes

School workshops/performances <

i. Paul Sauer High School, Kareedouw, Wednesday, 4 March 2020, 9:00
ii. Helenvale Poets, Port Elizabeth, venue at the MNU Auditorium, Saturday, 7 March 2020, 10:30
iii. Tantyi Primary School, Makhanda, Monday, 9 March, 11:45
iv. Bedford country school, Tuesday, 10 March 2020, 9:00
v. William Oats Primary School, Thursday, 12 March, 10:00

Performances at the retirement homes & frail care centres

i. Huis Formosa Retirement Home, Joubertina, Tuesday 3 March 2020, 10:00
ii. Munro Kirk Retirement Home, Port Elizabeth, Friday 6 March 2020, 15:00
iii. Somerset Place retirement home, Makhanda, Monday 9 March 2020, 15:00
iv. Bedford Retirement Home, Bedford, Wednesday, 11 March 2020, 10:00
v. Ons Tuiste Retirement Home, Humansdorp, Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 9:30

Tour kindly funded by the NAC

Public concerts around the same time in the Eastern Cape <

4 March, Wednesday. 17:30. Lara performs Piano in Flight. Kareedouw. Snacks provided. Bring own chair, drinks & glasses. bookings Carin 082 820 7113.

7 March, Saturday 18:00. Lara's solo recital Piano in Flight recital in collaboration with the Helenvale Poets. Nelson Mandela University, Auditorium on South Campus. Fundraiser for a writing trip and retreat to France Helenvale poets.

10 March, Tuesday 18:00 Lara guest performer at the Bedford Country School music student concert. 

THESE FUTURE CONCERTS ON HOLD FROM (18 MARCH TILL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO NATIONWIDE LOCKDOWN... 

20 March, Friday Home concert with Piano in Flight in Cape St. Francis.

WESTERN CAPE

18 April, Saturday Lara plays Tiersen at the Breytenbach Centre, Wellington. Bookings teater@breytenbachsentrum.co.za

29/30 May, Friday/Saturday Lara performs at the Stanford Culinary Festival. Details TBC

GAUTENG

26 June Friday 13:00 Lara performs Piano in Flight at the Sandton Theater

Further tour dates TBC

KWAZULU-NATAL

July/August

Tour dates TBC

WESTERN CAPE

27 September, Sunday. Solo recital hosted by Breytenbach Center and Le Bac wine estate. Details TBC.

Further tour dates TBC


2019

KWAZULU-NATAL 

17 February Sunday Piano in Flight at Golden Pond, Hilton

5 April Friday Solo performance at Amber Valley Frail Care, Howick

11 April Thursday Solo recital at Woodgrove, Pietermaritzburg

1 May Tuesday Concert with soprano Emma Farquharson, Garlington Estate, Hilton

12 May Sunday Play for Mother’s day at Sagewood Cafe, Pietermaritzburg. 12:00

22 May Wednesday Solo performance at Sunnyside Home, Black Ridge Pietermaritzburg

1 June Saturday Solo performance at Lemonwood, The Dargle, Midlands

2 June Sunday Celtic Ceilidh with soprano Emma Farquharson, Lara Kirsten (piano) and Rory Mackenzie (Bagpipes) Overstone Farm on the D82, Dalton. 14:00. R120, R50 (under 15s). Book info@overstone.co.za

GAUTENG

9 June Sunday Morné van Heerden (clarinet) and Lara Kirsten (piano) performs at the Adriano Duse Sunday Soirées, Linden Johannesburg. 15:00. R110 pp. Bookings with Jiri 082 093 4009.

13 June Thursday Solo recital at Waterval Village, Florida Hills Johannesburg.

KWAZULU-NATAL

25 June Tuesday Concert with tenor Sandile Mabaso and pianist Lara Kirsten. Hillcrest. Details to follow.

7 July Sunday Flutist Kaolin Thompson and pianist Lara Kirsten plays Tiersen Re-imagined. 49 William Younger Drive, Hilton Gardens. R100 pp. Cash on arrival. Light snacks with tea will be served after the performance. RSVP Karen 084 985 1448. 14:00 for 14:30

11 July Thursday Solo performance at Alison Haven, Pietermaritzburg. 10:00

17 July Wednesday Soprano Emma Farquharson and Lara Kirsten (piano) performs at Music in the Hills, The Knoll Guest Farm, Hilton.

24 July Wednesday Flutist Kaolin Thompson and pianist Lara Kirsten plays Tiersen Re-imagined. 18:00. R60. Clifton Primary, Nottingham Road 

27 July Saturday Flutist Kaolin Thompson and pianist Lara Kirsten plays Tiersen Re-imagined. 17:30 for 18:00. The Goodwin Foundry. R100. Audience will be spoilt with soup & bread afterwards

3 August Saturday Lara Kirsten solo recital at Silver Hill Lodge, Kamberg

31 July – 8 August Adjudicating the piano section for the South African Society of Music Teachers Eisteddfod, Wykeham Collegiate,  Pietermaritzburg

9 August Friday Solo performance in celebration of Woman’s day in Assegay

12-14 August  Adjudicating the St John’s Eisteddfod, Pietermaritzburg


WESTERN CAPE

18 August Sunday Piano recital in in Camps Bay. 17:00. R100 pp (R50 students/pensioners), Includes soup & bread. Please bring own drinks. RSVP by Friday 16 August. To book mail francesfortes@gmail.com

22 August Thursday Piano recital in in Camps Bay. 17:30 Soup supper. RSVP by Thursday morning. To book mail francesfortes@gmail.com. Free entry, donations welcome.

23 - 25 August Mcgregor Poetry Festival. Lara's poems to feature as part of the photography exhibition You in the Water / The Water in You alongside photographer Dani Debellis. Temenos Gallery. Pop-up reading of the poems at the exhibition on Saturday 24 August 13:30.

24 August Saturday Reading with the Ecca Poets at the Mcgregor Backpackers as part of the Poetry Festival. 15:00

1 September Sunday Lara Kirsten performs at The Pumpkin House, 54 Park Drive, Langebaan. R200 pp. Includes welcome sherry, gin tasting and snacks. 15:30. For more info call 082 853 8187

3 September Monday Lara featured poet at Off the Wall, The Book Shoppe, Tokai, Cape Town. 19:30 

4 September Tuesday Lara records interview and poems for the Afrikaans radio station RSG at the Seapoint SABC studios. Date of the airing of the program "Vers & Klank" still to be finalised.

5 September Wednesday 19:30 Lara performs am all-Tiersen program at the Heuer music shop in Stellenbosch. 


EASTERN CAPE

10 September Tuesday Workshop/performance at Bedford Country School 10:30

11 September Wednesday Concert at Bedford Retirement Home 10:00

11 September Wednesday Concert at Adelaide Retirement Home 14:30

15 September Sunday Concert at Huis Silwerjare Retirement Home, Somerset-East. 15:00

16 September Monday Workshop/performance at William Oats School, Somerset-East 8:00

17 September Tuesday Concert at Ons Tuiste Retirement Home, Humansdorp. 15:00

19 September Thursday 13:45 Workshop/performance at Pharos School, Jeffreys Bay

GAUTENG

15 October Tuesday Play for the Frail Care Tea at Waterval Village. Florida Glen. 11:00

KWAZULU-NATAL

19 October Saturday Flutist Kaolin Thompson and pianist Lara Kirsten plays Tiersen Re-imagined. 17:00. Faranuka, R103, Rosetta. R100 pp. Book with kaolin limoka@icloud.com

WESTERN CAPE

14 November Thursday All Yann Tiersen concert at Laura Sterley's home, Stanford. 19:00. R100. Book with Laura at laura@orcamail.co.za

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2018

Eastern Cape

15 – 17 February Rhodes Stoepsit Festival 3 Performances of The Resonating Pulse in the NG Kerk. And piano masterclasses throughout the weekend.

19 February Monday Performance for Matatiele School and day of masterclasses.

Kwazulu-Natal

16 March Friday Concert at Amberfield Frailcare, Howick.

23 March Friday Accompanist for the Michaelhosue scholarship auditions.

7 April Saturday 20:00 Debut of EUSA by Yann Tiersen.

11 May Friday Perform for Michaelhouse Music school Birthday concert.

12 May Saturday 13:00 Solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse Michaelhouse Music Festival. The Chapel.

26 May Saturday Concert of The Resonating Pulse at the home of Ina & Pierre Cronjé, Hilton.

27 May Sunday 14:30 Play for the fundraiser-soirée at the home of Dot Baverstock, Golden Pond, Hilton.

Gauteng

1 July Sunday 14:30 Lucit Candle Gardens,217 Soutpansbergweg,  Rietondale, Pretoria. Solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse. 12:30 Lunch for R150, concert at 14:30 for R150 (R250 for concert & lunch). Book with Gideon van Eeden 082 306 2830.

5 July Thursday 16:30 Dress rehearsal of EUSA by Yann Tiersen at Waterval Village, Florida Hills, Johannesburg.

7 July Saturday 16:30 for 17:30 Performance of EUSA by Yann Tiersen at Noraplace Northcliff.

15 July Sunday 14:30 for 15:00 Concert with clarinetist Morné van Heerden and Lara Kirsten at the home of Gavin & Elsa de Kock.

Kwazulu-Natal

22 July Sunday 14:00 Winter Music Matinee - a collaboration with St John Haw, Tanya Nicolson and Lara Kirsten in Pietermaritzburg.

27 July Friday 19:30 Solo performance at The Conscious Cafe (aka The Castle) Hillcrest/Gillits. Phone 031 765 2662 to book.

4 August Saturday Solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse at the home of Dirk en Nelba Vercuil, Estcourt.

12 August 12:00 Concert with clarinetist Morné van Heerden and Lara Kirsten at the home of Glenn & Paul, Hilton Gardens.

30 July -  6 August Adjudicating at the Pietermaritzburg Eisteddfodd for the South African Society of Music Teachers.

Eastern Cape

15 August Wednesday 19:00 Morné van Heerden (clarinet) and Lara Kirsten (piano) perform at the auditorium of NELM (National English Literary Museum) 25 a Worcester Street, Grahamstown. R90 (R70 for pensionser and students). Inquiries Priscilla Glover p.glover@graemecollege.co.za 082 576 7227.

16 August Thursday 18:00 for 19:00 Morné van Heerden (clarinet) and Lara Kirsten (piano) perform at the home of Heather & Hilton Davies Plettenberg Bay. R150 (R75 for scholars).

17 August Friday Morné van Heerden (clarinet) and Lara Kirsten (piano) perform at the home of Carin en Marten Bootsma, Kareedouw, The Langkloof.

19 August Sunday 14:30 for 15:00 Morné van Heerden (clarinet) and Lara Kirsten (piano) perform at the home of Gwyneth Lloyd at Starways Pottery, Hogsback. R100. Tea, coffee, biscuits. Book by sms Gwyneth 0829285770. 

Western Cape

24-26 August The McGregor Poetry Festival. Solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse.

31 August- 2 September The Voorkamer Festival, Darling

Wednesday 19 September Performance in Wahnfried, Mcgregor

Thursday 20 September Concert in Stanford. 13 Caledon street. Free entry. Donations welcome

Saturday 22 September Concert as part of the Baardskeerdersbos Art Route. 11 Granaat laan. 

Saturday 28 September Concert in Constantia, Cape Town. 

Eastern Cape

4 October Concert at the home of Marten and Carin Bootsma in Kareedouw

6 October Poetry/photography workshops for teh Helenvale Poets, Port Elizabeth

Kwazulu Natal

Wednesday 10 October Performance at Music in the Hills, Mith, The Knoll Hilton

Friday 12 October Piano workshops with visiting choirs from the rural areas in the Drakensberg. Drakensberg Boys choir

Sunday 28 October 15:00 Last performance of The Resonating Pulse at the Tatham Art Gallery, Pietermaritzburg, in association with Music Revival and Friends of the Art Gallery. R100. booking@musicrevival.co.za 

Tuesday 6 November 14:00 Performance at the Woodgrove Frail Care Centre, Pietermaritzburg

Friday 9 November 18:00 Performance at The Wykeham Collegiate as part of a fundraiser for a new piano for the Chapel, Pietermaritzburg. TWC choirs and guest appearance by trombonist David Solomon. R30 pp /  R100 per family

Sunday 11 November 15:00 for 15:30 Concert Piano in Flight at Crabapple chapel, The Dargle in the Midlands. R100 pp. Tickets available at the door. No bookings required. Inquiries Lara 082 325 4258

Wednesday 14 November 9:00-11:00 Outing to the Tatham Art Gallery with the students from Misty Meadows School, walkabout and mini piano performance on the new Shigeru Kawai Grand Piano in the Lorna Ferguson room. 

Friday 23 November 17:00 Concert Piano in Flight at the World without waste community facility B 10 A Kassier Rd extension, Shongweni Valley. 

Sunday 25 November 15:00  Concert Piano in Flight at Sagewood Cafe, Pietermaritzburg. R180 pp, includes High Tea. bookings@sagewoodcafe.co.za

Sunday 2 December 13:00 Summertime Feels - Performance with Lara Kirsten, Tanya Nicolson and St. John Haw. Overstone Cottages, Dalton. R100 pp. Rsvp Tanya 071 353 9539

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2017

KwaZulu-Natal

Thursday 9 February 10:00 Amberfield Frail Care.
Saturday & Sunday 11 & 12 February Accompanist for the choir camp of Hillcrest High School.
Saturday 18 March 19:00 Opera Gala Performance with tenor Sandile Mabaso and the Vusisizwe Choral Society. Pinetown Methodist church. Tickets available from webtickets.co.za
Sunday 19 March 15:00 Opera Gala Performance with tenor Sandile Mabaso and the Vusisizwe Choral Society. Tatham Art Gallery. Tickets available from webtickets.co.za
Friday 24 March Accompanist for the Michaelhouse scholarship auditions
Thursday 6 April Piano Masterclasses with the students of Carol Solomon, Caversham, The Midlands.
Monday 10 April Piano Masterclasses with the students of Carol Solomon, Caversham, The Midlands.
Saturday 22 April "Dress rehearsal" concert of solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse at our home in  Lidgetton
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 28, 29, 30 April Performances at AFRIKABURN every day at 11:00. Solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse.
Wednesday 3 May  Launch of the Poets @ Steampunk. The first edition of poetry collected from and inspired by the open mic poetry sessions at Steampunk Coffee, Lions River, The Midlands.
Monday 15 May Home concert of solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse for small group of friends at our home in Lidgetton
Thursday 18 May 10:00 Amberfield Frail Care, Howick. Solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse.
Saturday 20 May 18:30 Waterfall Retreat Centre, Waterfall, Hillcrest. Solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse. Mail info@waterfallretreatcenter.com to book.
Monday 22 May 10:30 Sunfield home for the mentally challenged adults. Shortened version of solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse.

Gauteng

Thursday 25 May 11:00. Waterval Village, Florida Hills, Johannesburg. Solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse. Call Sonja on 082 320 5641 for more info.
Saturday 27 May 18:00 for 19:00 5a Nora Place, Northcliff, Johannesburg. Solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse. Email elma@wizz.co.za to book.
Monday 29 May Masterclasses with piano students of Magda Nel, Johannesburg.
Wednesday 31 May Kingsmead College, Rosebank, Johannesburg. Email esnyman@kingsmead.co.za for more info. Joint performance with the students.
Sunday 11 June 17:00 Home concert in Pretoria. Solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse. Email ansiedeswardt@gmail.com.
Sunday 25 June Kindlewood soirée with Jean-Frederik in Bordeaux, Johannesburg. Solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse. Email me@jeanfrederik.co.za to book.
Thursday 29 June 11:00 Waterval Village, Florida Hills, Johannesburg. After popular demand Lara returns with her solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse. Free entry. Call Sonja on 082 320 5641 for more info.
Saturday 1 July 17:00 for 18:00 Home concert with Gavin de Kock, Roosevelt Park, Johannesburg. Solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse. Email gavindk@citadel.co.za.
Monday 3 July Da Capo Music School, Northcliff, Johannesburg. Solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse. Private concert for the music students of Da Capo Music School.

Eastern Cape

Sunday 9 July Home concert in Cape St. Francis. Solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse. Email exbuchanan@gmail.com to book.
Thursday 13 July Performance poetry piece The Mirror for the Plettenberg Bay Arts Festival.
Friday 14 July Home concert in Plettenberg Bay. Solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse. Mail laraafrika@gmail.com to book.
Sunday 16 July Home concert in Port Elizabeth. Solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse. Mail brian@seaberg.co.za to book.
Sunday 23 July Home concert Hogsback, Eastern Cape. Solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse. Mail norma.fivaz@icloud.com to book.

Kwazulu-Natal

First week of August Adjudicating at the Pietermaritzburg Eisteddfodd for the South African Society of Music Teachers.
13, 14, 15 & 16 August Playing for the musical Chess at Michaelhouse.

Western Cape

25-27 August McGregor Poetry Festival. Performing in three programs:

1. The poem as mirror / Die gedig as spieël. Lara will be presenting a dramatic performances with an installation of mirrors and poetry written by herself and other poets. Saturday 26 August. 12:00. Venue: The Spiral Forest in Temenos Garden / 50 min / R50.00.

2. A decade of performance poetry: A slideshow and overview of Lara’s performance poetry. Saturday 26 August. 16:30. Venue: La Galleria / 50 min / R50.00.

3. The poem as mirror / Die gedig as spieël. Lara will be presenting a dramatic performances with an installation of mirrors and poetry written by herself and other poets. Sunday 27 August. 10:30. Venue: The Spiral Forest in Temenos Garden / 50 min / R50.00.

Visit the Festival’s site for more info: http://mcgregorpoetryfestival.co.za/
Sunday 3 September 18:00 for 18:30 Home concert at Henry Fagan in Sunset Beach, Cape Town. Solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse. Mail Henry to book henry@fagan.co.za.

Tuesday 5 September 18:30 for 19:00 Home concert at Fiona Archer in Constantia, Cape Town Solo piano recital The Resonating Pulse. Mail Lara to book laraafrika@gmail.com.

Thursday 7 September 19:30 Featured poet at Off-the-Wall poetry sessions in Observatory (12 Nuttall Road) Cape Town.

KwaZulu-Natal

Saturday 16 September 17:00 Hilton Arts Festival. The Chapel. A poet’s Love: Dichterliebe uThando lweMbongi with tenor Sandile Mabaso and pianist Lara Kirsten.

Wednesday 20 September 20:00 Lara performs at Music in the Hills at The Knoll Guest Farm, Hilton

Eastern Cape

Sunday 24 September Lara performs at the Tree Festival, TerraKaya, Hogsback

KwaZulu-Natal

Friday 29 September Lara gives piano-play-day piano workshop at Misty Meadows country school. The Dargle, the KZN Midlands

Johannesburg

Friday, 13 October 13:00 Lunch hour concert at the Sandton Theater on the Square with clarinetist Morné van Heerden and Lara Kirsten.
Sunday, 15 October Northwards with clarinetist Morné van Heerden and Lara Kirsten. 

Wednesday, 18 October Play background music with Morné van Heerden for Kingsmead School Art exhibition.

KwaZulu-Natal

Thursday, 2 November Play for Hillcrest choir performance.

Sunday, 19 November Concert at Amberfield, Howick

Wednesday, 22 November Play for Clifton school choir concert, Amberglen, Howick

Thursday, 23 November Concert for Kim’s Foundry Staff, Lidgetton

Friday, 24 November Piano playday for Misty meadows students, Dargle