Legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen was known for his poetic lyrics, iconic songs and baritone voice.
“Poetry in McGregor” invites you to join us for a weekend of music, films and tributes to honour this great musician - 26th to 28th of May 2017
Book your accommodation, park your car and enjoy the thrill of walking from venue to venue in the poetic village of McGregor in the Western Cape.
Programme details:
FRIDAY 26 MAY 2017
16:00 – 17:35: Film @ Wahnfried: LEONARD COHEN - SONGS FROM THE ROAD (by donation at the door, advisable to pre-book your seat)
In 2008 Leonard Cohen embarked on his first tour in 15 years. His itinerary took him to the most prestigious and beautiful venues in virtually every corner of the globe, mesmerizing and charming audiences with performances that were hailed as some of the best of his career. One dozen of Leonard Cohen’s most famous songs from those recent world tour performances are now collected on Songs from the Road.
Tracklisting:
1. Lover, Lover, Lover- Ramat Gan Stadium, Tel Aviv, Israel- September 24, 2009
2. Bird on the Wire- Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, Scotland- November 6, 2008
3. Chelsea Hotel –Royal Albert Hall, London, England- November 17, 2008
4. Heart With no Companion- Oberhausen King Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Germany- November 2, 2008
5. That Don’t Make it Junk- O2 Arena, London, England- November 13, 2008
6. Waiting for the Miracle- HP Pavilion, San Jose, California- November 13, 2009
7. Avalanche - Gothenburg Scandinavium, Gothenburg, Sweden- October 12, 2008
8. Suzanne - MEN Arena, Manchester, England –November 30, 2008
9. The Partisan-Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland- October 10, 2008
10. Famous Blue Raincoat - O2 Arena, London, England- November 13, 2008
11. Hallelujah - Coachella Music Festival, Indio, California- April 17, 2009
12. Closing Time - John Labatt Centre, London, Ontario- May 24, 2009
20:00 – 21:30: Live event @ Wahnfried: A TRIBUTE TO LEONARD COHEN BY ROGER LUCEY (R120.00pp pre-booking essential)
Hailing originally from Durban but now resident in Napier, Roger is a well-known musician and long-time Leonard Cohen fan. He promises an evening of special pleasure as he takes us through classic Cohen.
9.30pm - late night entertainment @ Carols Pub (free event, cash bar)
SATURDAY 27 MAY 2017
10:00 – 11:45: Film @ Wahnfried: LEONARD COHEN I’AM YOUR MAN (by donation at the door, advisable to pre-book your seat)
A documentary which chronicles the life and career of renowned Canadian balladeer and poet, Leonard Cohen. The bard of Montreal has written songs that have struck a chord with several generations now, and his influence on modern song writing carries arguably as much weight as a Dylan or a Van Morrison. In 2005, director Lian Lunson travelled to The Sydney Opera House to capture a concert called 'Came So Far for Beauty' - a tribute to Cohen performed by contemporary artists including Nick Cave, Jarvis Cocker, Rufus Wainwright and Beth Orton. The film also features a unique performance of the Cohen classic 'I'm Your Man' with the man himself on vocal and U2 backing him. These performances are scattered with clips of Cohen in a candid and humorous interview.
12:30: LUNCHEON WITH LEONARD COHEN POETRY READINGS @ Tebaldi’s Restaurant, Temenos
(R200.00pp pre-bookings essential)
Enjoy a fabulous meal prepared by the staff of Tebaldi’s and enjoy readings of some of Cohen’s iconic poetry.
16:00 – 17:50: Film @ Wahnfried: BIRD ON A WIRE (by donation at the door, advisable to pre-book your seat)
Tony Palmer directs this film documenting Leonard Cohen's 1972 'Bird on a Wire' tour. The 20-city European tour, which began in Dublin on 18 March 1972 and ended on 21 April in Jerusalem, caught Cohen at the pinnacle of his career despite the concerts being plagued by technical and personal problems. Palmer splices Vietnam War footage and home movies from Cohen's childhood into the performance footage, creating a powerful testament to the singer's unique fusion of poetry and politics.
20:00 – 21:00: Live event @ Wahnfried: KOOS VAN DER MERWE singing Leonard Cohen songs (R120.00pp - pre-bookings essential)
Koos is a veteran of our Poetry in McGregor weekends and has delighted audiences with his Afrikaans versions of Leonard Cohen. This is a special event, and should not be missed!
From 21:00 late night entertainment @ Carols Pub (free event, cash bar)
SUNDAY 28 MAY 2017
10:00 – 12:45: Film @ Wahnfried: LEONARD COHEN LIVE IN LONDON (By donation at the door, advisable to pre-book your seat)
The septuagenarian singer-songwriter captured live at London's 02 Arena on July 17th 2008. This was Cohen's first tour for 15 years and both fans and critics alike were bowled over by the performances. The concert comprises 26 of his finest songs including 'Hallelujah', 'Suzanne', 'First We Take Manhattan', 'The Future', 'So Long, Marianne', 'Bird On the Wire' and 'Dance Me to the End of Love'.
Suggested donation for all films – R30.00pp
Bookings and queries: Jennifer Johnson – info@mcgregorpoetryfestival.co.za / 023 625 1908 / 084 675 1164
SPECIAL BONUS!!
Leonard Cohen “Poetry in McGregor” Package deal: R450.00 pp (includes 2 live shows, 1 luncheon and 4 films). Limited to 40 packages only. Spoil yourself and take it all in!
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LEONARD COHEN-NAWEEK
Die legendariese Kanadese sanger-liedjieskrywer Leonard Cohen, was bekend vir sy lirieke, ikoniese liedjies en bariton stem.
“Gedigte in McGregor” nooi u om by ons aan te sluit vir ’n naweek van musiek, films en huldeblyke om hierdie groot musikant
26 – 28 Mei 2017
Bespreek u akkommodasie, parkeer u motor en geniet die opwinding om van lokaal tot lokaal in die pragtige dorpie van McGregor in die Wes-Kaap te stap.
PROGRAMBESONDERHEDE:
VRYDAG 26 MEI 2017
16:00 – 17:35: Film @ Wahnfried: “LEONARD COHEN - SONGS FROM THE ROAD” (donasie by die deur - vooraf plekbespreking word aanbeveel)
In 2008 onderneem Leonard Cohen sy eerste toer in 15 jaar. Sy reisplan het hom na die toonaangewendste en mooiste lokale in bykans elke hoek van die wêreld geneem, waar die sjarmante Cohen gehore betower het met seker van die beste optredes van sy loopbaan. ’n Dosyn van Leonard Cohen se beroemdste liedjies van daardie wêreldtoer-optredes, word vervat in “Songs from the Road”.
Toerprogram:
1. Lover, Lover, Lover- Ramat Gan Stadium, Tel Aviv, Israel- September 24, 2009
2. Bird on the Wire- Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, Scotland- November 6, 2008
3. Chelsea Hotel –Royal Albert Hall, London, England- November 17, 2008
4. Heart With no Companion- Oberhausen King Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Germany-
November 2, 2008
5. That Don’t Make it Junk- O2 Arena, London, England- November 13, 2008
6. Waiting for the Miracle- HP Pavilion, San Jose, California- November 13, 2009
7. Avalanche - Gothenburg Scandinavium, Gothenburg, Sweden- Oktober 12, 2008
8. Suzanne - MEN Arena, Manchester, England –November 30, 2008
9. The Partisan-Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland- Oktober 10, 2008
10. Famous Blue Raincoat - O2 Arena, London, England- November 13, 2008
11. Hallelujah - Coachella Music Festival, Indio, California- April 17, 2009
12. Closing Time - John Labatt Centre, London, Ontario- Mei 24, 2009
20:00 – 21:30: Musiekvertoning @ Wahnfried: “A TRIBUTE TO LEONARD COHEN” deur ROGER LUCEY (R120pp – voorafbespreking noodsaaklik)
Roger is oorspronklik van Durban, maar woon nou in Napier. Hy is ’n bekende musikant en vir baie jare reeds ’n Leonard Cohen aanhanger. Hy belowe ’n spesiale aand wanneer hy die gehoor op ’n reis neem van klassieke Cohen.
Vanaf 21:30 @ Carols Pub vir laataand kroegvermaak (gratis aanbieding, kontantkroeg)
Saterdag 27 Mei 2017
10.00 – 11.45: Film @ Wahnfried: “LEONARD COHEN - I’AM YOUR MAN” (donasie by die deur - vooraf plekbespreking word aanbeveel)
‘n Dokumentêr wat die lewe en werk van die befaamde Kanadese balladeskrywer en digter, Leonard Cohen boekstaaf. Die sanger van Montreal het liedjies geskryf, wat nou reeds by vele geslagte aanklank vind, en sy invloed op die skryf van moderne liedjies, dra sonder twyfel soveel gewig as dié van Dylan of Van Morrison. In 2005 het regisseur Lian Lunson na Sydney Operahuis gereis om ‘n konsert genaamd “Came So Far for Beauty – a tribute to Cohen”, deur hedendaagse kunstenaars wat Nick Cave, Jarvis Cocker, Rufus Wainwright en Beth Orton ingesluit het, te verfilm. Die film bied ook ‘n unieke opvoering van die klassieke Cohen-liedjie “I’m Your Man” met hom as sanger, ondersteun deur U2. Hierdie opvoerings word afgewissel deur grepe van humoristiese en eerlike onderhoude met Cohen.
12.30: POËSIE MIDDAGETE MET LEONARD COHEN @ Tebaldi’s Restaurant, Temenos
(R200.00pp voorafbespreking noodsaaklik)
Geniet ’n spesiale Tebaldi’s middagete en luister na voordrag van Cohen se ikoniese poësie.
16:00 – 17:30: Film @ Wahnfried: “BIRD ON A WIRE” (donasie by die deur - vooraf plekbespreking word aanbeveel)
Tony Palmer is die regisseur van hierdie film wat Leonard Cohen se 1972 “Bird On a Wire”-toer dokumenteer. Die 20-stede Europese toer wat op 18 Maart 1972 in Dublin begin en op 21 April in Jerusalem eindig, verbeeld Cohen op die kruin van sy loopbaan, ten spyte van die feit dat die konserte deur tegniese en persoonlike probleme geteister is. Palmer sluit Vietnam Oorlog snitte en tuisflieks van Cohen se kinderdae in, wat ‘n kragtige getuigskrif lewer van Cohen se unieke vermoë om poësie en politiek te laat saamsmelt.
20:00 – 21:30: Musiek @ Wahnfried: KOOS VAN DER MERWE bring in Afrikaans hulde aan Leonard Cohen (R120.00pp - voorafbespreking noodsaaklik)
Koos is reeds ‘n veteraan en geliefde deelnemer aan die Gedigtenaweek in McGregor. Cohen se treffers word nou verewig in Afrikaans met Koos se ongelooflike skryfvernuf en digterlike aanslag. Hierdie is ‘n spesiale geleentheid wat u nie moet misloop nie!
Vanaf 21:30 @ Carols Pub vir laataand kroegvermaak (gratis aanbieding, kontantkroeg)
Sondag 28 Mei 2017
10.00 – 12.45: Film @ Wahnfried: LEONARD COHEN LIVE IN LONDON (donasie by die deur, vooraf plekbespreking word aanbeveel)
Hierdie film verbeeld die sewentiger sanger-liedjieskrywer se vertoning in Londen se 02 Arena op 17 Julie 2008. Dit was Cohen se eerste toer in 15 jaar en beide aanhangers en kritici was stomgeslaan deur die optrede. Die konsert het uit 26 van sy beste liedjies bestaan, wat “Hallelujah”, “Suzanne”, “First We Take Manhattan”, “The Future”, “So Long, Marianne”, “Bird on the Wire” en “Dance Me to the End of Love” ingesluit het.
Voorgestelde donasie per film – R30.00 pp
Besprekings en navrae: Jennifer Johnson – info@mcregorpoetryfestival.co.za / 023 625 1908 / 084 675 1164
SPESIALE BONUS!!
Leonard Cohen “Gedigte in McGregor” pakket: R450.00 pp (sluit 2 musiekvertonings, 1 poësie-middagete en 4 films in). Beperk tot slegs 40 pakkette. Gun jouself hierdie heerlike bederfnaweek.
