| Dear Music Lovers
Cape Town is buzzing with great music to keep you warm – and this month is a treat for lovers of choral music, opera and symphonies! And if you fancy abit of a roadtrip then you must head out to Hermanus for the annual Fynarts Festival filled to the brim with music, art, poetry and more.
For Jazz lovers – click here: weekly jazz gig guide for your comprehensive Cape Town Jazz Gig Guide compiled by Gregory Franz, filled with all your jazz info.
At the bottom of this email you will find website information for all the main venues and organisations – so you can also check directly for other events and theatre.
Don’t forget to also tune into Fine Music Radio 101.3fm each morning at 8.30am for more calendar updates. Their easy to download app means you can tune in from anywhere, along with streaming through fmr.co.za and Dstv 838.
Lastly thank you for reading this newsletter, for supporting musicians and keeping music alive in Cape Town. Without you in the audience we have nowhere for our music to go.
Kind regards
Louise Howlett
Unplugged – Cape Town Concert Series
info@ctconcerts.co.za
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ORCHESTRA
THURSDAY 6 JUNE: CPO SYMPHONY WINTER SEASON 1
TCHAIKOVSKY’S FAREWELL
Conductor Conrad van Alphen, Soloist James Austin Smith (oboe)
Schumann Overture, Scherzo, & Finale, Op. 52
Mozart Oboe Concerto in C, K. 314
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 ‘Pathétique’
The concert starts at 7.30pm at the Cape Town City Hall.
John Woodland will give the pre-concert talk at 18:45
Tickets available from Webtickets and Artscape Dial A Seat 021 421 7695
The Final Dress rehearsal is open to the public, at 11am
hosted by the Friends of Orchestral Music in aid of the CPO
Tickets available from Quicket
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MIXED
7 – 17 JUNE: HERMANUS FYNARTS
Hermanus Fynarts takes place from 7 – 17 June filled with an exuberant celebration of creativity in all its forms – visual, musical, literary, culinary, performance. The programme is bursting with delights, from theatre and live music in every genre to art exhibitions, talks, workshops and food and wine experiences.
For more information visit the Fynarts Website
Tickets from Webtickets
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CHAMBER MUSIC
SATURDAY 8 JUNE: JAMES AUSTIN SMITH & LUIS MAGALHAES
Fantasy & Metamorphosis
The Cape Town Concert Series 2024 presents acclaimed oboist James Austin Smith with pianist Luis Magalhaes.
The programme features works by William Grant Still, Clara Schumann, Brahms, Nielsen and more
As always the Baxter restaurant and bar is open before and after the concert for refreshments
The concert takes place at 11am in the Baxter Concert Hall.
Tickets are available at Webtickets
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STEELBAND
SATURDAY 8 JUNE: STEELBAND FESTIVAL
The annual Cape Town Steelband Festival returns to the Baxter featuring bands from local schools and led by professional steelpan player and arranger, Dave Reynolds.
The concert takes place at 3pm in the Baxter Concert Hall, Rondebosch
Tickets from Webtickets
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CHORAL
SATURDAY 8 JUNE: ST CECILIA MASS & MORE
The Philharmonia Choir of Cape Town presents an enthralling concert experience featuring a rich selection of choral and orchestral masterpieces, led by conductor Damian Philander and accompanied by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
In addition to St Cecilia Mass the programme includes works by Parry & Schubert
Soloists: Ondelwa Martins (soprano), Sakhumzi Martins (tenor), and Thato Machona (bass)
The concert takes place at 7.30pm at Cape Town City Hall
Tickets from Quicket
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CHORAL
SATURDAY 8 JUNE: THE CREATION
Under the baton of Dr Sjoerd Alkema and with soloists Elsabé Richter, Blaine Josephs, and Barend van der Westhuizen, Con Spirito Philharmonic together with the choir of Frank Pietersen Music Centre presents the monumental work of The Creation by Franz Haydn.
This epic choral and orchestral work vividly depicts the biblical account of the creation brought to life through Haydn’s innovative musical tone painting. For your enjoyment, the English text will be shown on PowerPoint.
The concert starts at 6pm in the DRC Uitsig, Bellville
Tickets from Webtickets
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FLAMENCO
SUNDAY 9 JUNE: PULSO!
Classical guitarists, Nina Fourie-Gouws and Michal George, join artistic forces with Flamenco dance sensation Ché Adams in ¡Pulso! This visually and auditory captivating production includes works by Albéniz, Boccherini, Brouwer, de Falla, Dyens, Granados and Torroba.
The concert starts at 3pm at Erin Hall, Rondebosch
Tickets from Quicket
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CHORAL
SUNDAY 9 JUNE: SACRED SONG
The Cape Town Chamber Choir, under direction of Antoinette Huyssen present an a cappella programme entitled Sacred Song.
The programme features some of the most beloved sacred choral works by German Romantic composers, Mendelssohn, Rheinberger, Reger & Grieg followed by a South African celebration including works by Huyssen, Klatzow, Hoffmeyr and van der Watt.
The concert starts at 4pm in the NG Kerk Tafelberg
Tickets from Quicket
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ORCHESTRA
THURSDAY 13 JUNE: CPO SYMPHONY WINTER SEASON 2
DUTCH MASTERS
Conductor Conrad van Alphen, Soloist Jan Bartos (piano)
Handel Water Music selection
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 12 in A, K. 414
Wilms Symphony No. 6 in D minor, Op. 58
The concert starts at 7.30pm at the Cape Town City Hall.
John Woodland will give the pre-concert talk at 18:45
Tickets available from Webtickets and Artscape Dial A Seat 021 421 7695
The Final Dress rehearsal is open to the public, at 11am
hosted by the Friends of Orchestral Music in aid of the CPO
Tickets available from Quicket
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OPERA
FRIDAY 14 MAY – 23 MAY: LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR AT ARTSCAPE
In celebration of Cape Town Opera’s 25th Anniversary, the company is restaging its first ever production – Lucia di Lammermoor – under the direction of the celebrated founder of Cape Town Opera, Angelo Gobbato. Gaetano Donizetti’s masterful opera tells the heart-wrenching tale of a doomed love affair set against a backdrop of family feuds and political intrigue. Featuring Cape Town Opera’s Fleur du Cap-winning stars Brittany Smith & Lukhanyo Moyake as well as the Cape Town Opera Chorus.
Kamal Khan will be conducting the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
Tickets and details from Webtickets
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OPERA
SATURDAY 15 MAY : LUTHANDO QAVE & SIPHO FUBESI
Celebrated baritone Luthando Qave returns to Cape Town for one night only for a programme of arias and duets with tenor Sipho Fubesi and Jeremy Silver on piano
The concert starts at 5pm at Erin Hall, Rondebosch
Tickets from Quicket
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ORCHESTRA
THURSDAY 20 JUNE: CPO SYMPHONY WINTER SEASON 3
HONOURING YOUTH
Conductor Bernhard Gueller, Youth Day Soloist Isaac van der Merwe (piano)
Grieg Holberg Suite, Op. 40
Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16
Dvořák Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op. 70
The concert starts at 7.30pm at the Cape Town City Hall.
John Woodland will give the pre-concert talk at 18:45
Tickets available from Webtickets and Artscape Dial A Seat 021 421 7695
The Final Dress rehearsal is open to the public, at 11am
hosted by the Friends of Orchestral Music in aid of the CPO
Tickets available from Quicket
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CHORAL
FRIDAY 21 JUNE: QUARRYMEN CHOIR
Simon’s Town Business Association brings The Quarrymen Male Voice Choir to Simon’s Town.
Refreshments and Charcuterie boards included
The Concert takes place at 6.30pm in the Simonstown Hall.
Tickets available from Quicket
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ORCHESTRA
THURSDAY 27 JUNE: CPO SYMPHONY WINTER SEASON 4
THIRTY YEARS OF DEMOCRACY – A CELEBRATION
Conductors: Brandon Phillips, Monwabisi Mbambani
Bongiwe Nakani, CPO Afri-Arts Choir and soloists
Folk songs for Choir and Orchestra
John Knox Bokwe Plea for Africa
Warren Bessy Rise of the Hunter (World Premiere)
The concert starts at 7.30pm at the Cape Town City Hall.
Albert Combrink will give the pre-concert talk at 18:45
Tickets available from Webtickets and Artscape Dial A Seat 021 421 7695
The Final Dress rehearsal is open to the public, at 11am
hosted by the Friends of Orchestral Music in aid of the CPO
Tickets available from Quicket
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