In this month's episode (our first Afrikaans-language conversation), mezzo-soprano Linette van der Merwe discusses Droomuur (Dream Hour), her album of art songs by Niel van der Watt. She elaborates on her deep-seated love of Afrikaans poetry, her upbringing in a musical family, and the joy that art song brings her.

She also talks about her close collaboration with composer Niel van der Watt in the interpretation of his works, and her career-long work with pianist Ferdi Geyer.

Linette is also the chairperson of the Wakkerstroom Music Festival, where this episode was recorded. She discusses the intricacies and challenges of presenting such a large endeavour.

Songs of the month:
Extracts from Droomuur
Linette van der Merwe - mezzo-soprano
Ferdi Geyer - pianist
Niel van der Watt - composer