Classical Music and Wine at the La Motte’s Summer Concert Series This Weekend

Welcome in the New Year with La Motte in Franschhoek, and enjoy Looking Back, Looking Forward performed by Liesl Stoltz on flute and José Dias on piano, as part of their Summer Concert Series.

Guests can expect an elegant evening of classical music, wine and some light refreshments in the estate gardens. Here’s what you need to know.

Looking Back, Looking Forward – Classical Music Programme

The concert is presented in La Motte’s renovated Parshuis or Historic Red Wine Cellar. Performed by Liesl Stoltz on flute and José Dias on piano, the programme features:

Sonata in E-flat major for Flute and Harpsichord, BWV 1031JS Bach
Allegro moderato(1685-1750)
Siciliano
Allegro
Introduction, Theme and Variations on “Trockne Blumen”,F Schubert from Die Schöne Müllerin, Op.160, D 802(1797-1828)
Short interval
Grand Polonaise in D Major for Flute and Piano, Op.16T Boehm (1794-1881)
Prélude à l’après-midi d’un fauneC Debussy arr. for flute and piano by G Samazeuilh(1862-1918)
Sonatine for Flute and PianoH Dutilleux
Allegretto(1916-2013)
Andante
Animé

Stay the Night – Wine and Dine

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 for R945 and includes a concert ticket, as well as a three-course menu accompanied by a glass of wine from the La Motte Classic Collection. (Other drinks and gratuity excluded). Bookings can be made via Dineplan.