Rachmaninov and Shostakovich review

What a wonderful programme and what a wonderfully sold-out house it attracted, says Deon Irish of the recent Rachmaninov/Shostakovich symphony concert by the CPO.

Adamastor Consort at Baroque Festival

Europe meets Africa when the newly minted Adamastor Consort presents the ensemble's maiden concert as part of the 2026 Cape Town Baroque Festival at...
Pianist Anna Geniushene concert

Cliburn laureate Anna Geniushene to perform in Cape Town

The CPO's concert featuring pianist Anna Geniushene has an all-Brahms programme - Bernhard Gueller is on the podium.

La Motte Classical Music Concert Summer 2026/2027 Series

The La Motte Classical Music Concert programme includes a variety of acclaimed artists, seasonal themes and a warm invitation to enjoy La Motte’s winelands hospitality.
CPYWE with Charlene Verster. Pictures Domenic Gorin-Singh.

CPO Spring Symphony Season Resonance and Reflections review

Albert Combrink reviews the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra with Daniel Raiskin (Conductor), Jordan Brooks (Violin) CPYWE, and Charlene Verster (Conductor).
Conductor Daniel Raiskin

CPO Review: Soloist Leo Gevisser, conducted by Daniel Raiskin

Reviewer Deon Irish writes that it was the turn of the orchestra’s Ravel Piano Concerto parts to have the cobwebs blown off them for a long overdue reappearance.
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Three choirs join to perform Mendelssohn

The Philharmonia Choir of Cape Town will perform its upcoming gala concert, Mendelssohn: A Choral Odyssey in October.

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