As the pre-final production of the 2024 Endler Concert Series, Johan de Villiers conducts two performances of Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio Elijah on 16 and 17 November. Brittany Smith (soprano), Minette du Toit-Pearce (mezzo-soprano), Siphesihle Mdena (tenor), and Conroy Scott (bass) perform as soloists. Scott also stars in the title role of Elijah, for which he [...]

The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra returns to the Endler Hall for its annual tribute concert in honor of the late philanthropist, Mrs Huberte Rupert. The all-Beethoven program, titled Beethoven's Fifth, will take place on Friday, November 29, at 19:00. Bernhard Gueller, the CPO’s principal guest conductor, will lead the orchestra in the Fidelio Overture and the Symphony [...]

This holiday season, experience the magic of Christmas with the angelic voices of the Tygerberg Children's Choir. Join us for a heartwarming concert filled with festive cheer and timeless classics like Panis Angelicus, Jingle Bells, Mary, Did You Know, Festival Sanctus, Joy to the World, and more. Expect enchanting melodies and special surprises that will make [...]

Renowned Dutch concert organist, Minne Veldman, returns to South Africa for his seventh tour, performing in Pretoria, Potchefstroom, Cape Town and Robertson. On Friday, 21 February 2025, he will showcase his artistry on the magnificent Marcussen organ in the Endler Hall, Stellenbosch. His captivating programme features Bach’s Passacaglia and Trio Sonata, Mendelssohn’s own transcription of [...]

Trained at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow and a winner of top prizes in international competitions in Paris, Rome, and Zurich, Roustem Saitkoulov is acclaimed worldwide for his concerts and recordings. He has toured extensively with leading orchestras and performed in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera, and Paris Philharmonie. For this special [...]

With Janel Speelman (soprano), Annamarie Bam (clarinet) and Albie van Schalkwyk (piano). The title Seasons of Life indicates the physical and emotional ranges of a programme that also covers an interesting range of styles. Between the main works for soprano, clarinet and piano (Spohr Deutsche Lieder, Schubert’s Der Hirt auf fem Felsen and the rarely [...]

Experience an unforgettable evening of choral and orchestral harmony as Schola Cantorum, under the baton of Martin Berger, presents Gabriel Fauré’s deeply moving Requiem and Cantique de Jean Racine, alongside Johannes Brahms’ Serenade No. 2. Journey with us from serenity to radiance in this powerful programme celebrating the timeless beauty of music. Join us on [...]

The Stellenbosch University Symphony Orchestra (USSO) returns to the Endler Hall on Wednesday, 20 March, with a dynamic programme under the baton of guest conductor Chad Hendricks, who was appointed Music Director and Conductor of the Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Orchestra in 2023 and took up the role of Resident Conductor of the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic [...]

Ramon Alexander has been busy in 2025 so far. Plans for a new album are underway. Furthermore, curating productions for numerous arts festivals and having been offered to conduct the 2025 National Schools Jazz Band in Makhanda are some exciting inspirations for the new music presented by Alexander. He will be supported by Annemie Nel [...]