If music is the rhythm of the soul, what better way to celebrate the start of 2013 than with top-class live entertainment under starry Paarl skies? Gather family and friends and dance your way into next year at Nederburg’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular!

You can look forward to an enthralling line-up of musical compilations performed by the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra. Under the guidance of conductor Richard Cock, the orchestra will perform a programme of upbeat classical, jazz and contemporary pieces. Guests will hear jazz vocalist Melanie Scholtz (named the Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz in 2010); up-and-coming classic tenor Derrick Ellis; classical-pop, cross-over singer Selim Kagee; as well as Heavenly Quartez, a popular male Afro-classic and jazz-infused quartet from Khayelitsha.

Gates open at 19:30 and the concert starts at 21:30.  Guests are advised to arrive early to select their spots on the lawns surrounding Nederburg’s historic manor house, for the best view of the stage.

A selection of Nederburg’s award-winning wines, coffee, tea and soft drinks will be offered for sale.  Home-baked sourdough flatbread baked in a wood-fired oven and served with various toppings such as smoked salmon, crème fraiche and rocket; spicy beef and chicken prego rolls; as well as desserts such as ice cream and chocolate brownies will also be available at very reasonable prices. 

Guests are most welcome to bring along their own soft drinks, but may not bring their own alcoholic beverages. They are also advised to bring their own glasses, blankets, cushions and chairs.

Tickets cost R200 per person and R100 for scholars between the ages of 13 and 18, while entry for children under 12 is free. Tickets are available at Computicket outlets and online at www.computicket.co.za.

For more information about the concert visit www.cpo.org.za