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ZIMBINI, Singer/Dancer

Babalwa Zimbini Makwetu best known as Zimbini, who performed with the CPO in Dance Can Dance, The Spirit of Enchantment,  directed by Elvis Sibeko,  performed in the CPO 2022 variety concert.  An...

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LAMTA

The Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA) headed by industry experts Anton Luitingh and Duane Alexander, is a leading performing arts academy dedicated to nurturing the talents and...

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Sigqibo “Gibbs” Tokwe

While he was pleased to be coming home, he wasn’t happy leaving the orchestra where he made so many friends. A student at Grey High 2015-2019, Gibbs learned so much about his instrument. “Going to...

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Chad Groepies

“We were welcomed with open arms and even received a few gifts from Alexander and Peter upon arrival.” They treated the four a VIPS and, says, Chad, “just getting to know everyone involved in making...

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Kyle Smith

Kyle Smith was a member of the CPYO for many years and an ad hoc musician with the CPO for several. He was a soloist in last year’s Classical Music Concert presented by the CPO and Artscape when he...

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NICCI BOTHA ON HER GERMAN EXPERIENCE

“I am still so captivated and awestruck by my visit, with an ongoing fantasy of the trip playing in my mind that I am scared of putting my gratitude to Alexander and the entire Junge Nord-deutsche...

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A French Affair

Cape Town City Hall November 9, 2023 19:30 A French Affair CPYO Curtain-raiser: Conductor Chad Phillips Smetena: The Moldau Conductor Jeremy Silver   Soloist Graham du Plessis (cello) Debussy Prélude...

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Kutik’s Return

Cape Town City Hall November 16, 2023 19:30 Kutik’s Return Conductor Adam Szmidt Soloist Yevgeny Kutik (violin) Barber Adagio for Strings Shostakovich Violin Concerto No 2 in C-sharp minor Mozart...

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Cheng’s Cello

Cape Town City Hall November 23, 2023 19:30 Cheng’s Cello Conductor Robert Moody Soloist Bryan Cheng (cello) Elgar Cello Concerto Holst The Planets American conductor Robert Moody is music director of...

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German splendour

Cape Town City Hall November 30, 2023 German splendour Conductor Bernhard Gueller Soloist Leo Gevisser (piano) Beethoven  Piano Concert No. 1 Wagner Vorspiel und Liesbestod from Tristan und Isolde...

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THE EMERGING MUSICIANS OF TOMORROW

Says its CEO and Artistic Director Louis Heyneman, “with a music academy, youth orchestra, youth wind ensemble, a training wind ensemble and three string ensembles plus the Masidlale mother-tongue...

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ROBERT SCHUMANN (1810-1856)

SYMPHONY NO. 4 IN D MINOR, OP. 120 Rather slow – Lively  *  Romance: Rather slow  *  Scherzo and trio: Lively  *  Finale: Slow – Lively This particular symphony by Robert Schumann has a numbering...

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CAPE TOWN PHILHARMONIC SUMMER SEASON ANNOUNCED

The first concert, A French Affair on November 9, with Silver and Du Plessis, begins with a curtain-raiser by the Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, conducted by Chad Hendricks. The young...

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October 1 Welgemoed in Symphony

Says Councillor Ronel Viljoen: “It’s wonderful to have the concert in Welgemoed, I trust this will be a huge success and the beginning of a tradition in the area. The City supports arts and culture...

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October 8 Music honours animal welfare and donkeys

To give this day even deeper meaning, the concert is presented in aid of Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary near McGregor. Eseltjiesrus offers a permanent safe haven for donkeys that have been rescued from...

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October 12-14, Requiem Journeys of the Soul

Muyanga’s new work  is “invocation of South African rituals of mourning and remembrance – ultimately celebrating the beauty of life – colourful, joyous, uplifting: food for the soul,” and was...

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OPERALIA UPDATE

Geordin Hill-Lewis, mayor of Cape Town, was quick to come on board , saying that Cape Town is the perfect destination thanks to its accent on culture and  its gorgeous location. “We look forward to...

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Peninsula School Feeding Association and Lana English

About Lana English Lana started singing at a young age in the church choir, and at the age of 17, she made her solo debut.  In 1993, she started part-time singing lessons with Vetta Wise and began...

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LEO GEVISSER FOR THE RUPERT MEMORIAL AT THE ENDLER HALL

The concert takes place the night after he closes the CPO’s Summer Season at the City Hall in Cape Town. Gevisser, whose partnership in 2022 with Gueller and the CPO in June last year in the 4th...

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Rola Volvo Cars Somerset West

Situated in Somerset West, Rola Volvo Cars has grown from strength to strength as a dealership that serves with integrity and pride. A perfect partnership between a premium car brand committed to...

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