The Endler Concert Series presents Canticum Novum Choir, orchestra and soloists, under conductor Louis van der Watt, and celebrates their 21st season of presenting sacred works for choir and orchestra in the Endler Hall, Stellenbosch. On the programme are two works complementing each other: the Gloria by Vivaldi and the San Gloria by celebrated South [...]

The Endler Concert Series in collaboration with KOMPOS celebrates an exciting programme of new compositions by Stellenbosch’s young composers. As its name suggests, KOMPOS (Compost) seeks to establish a nurturing and stimulating environment for the composition students of the Stellenbosch University Music Department. The project instigated in 2010 by Antoni Schonken, Arthur Feder and Tricia [...]

Mario Nell and Winand Grundling present an afternoon of French organ music of the 19th and 20th centuries, performed on the magnificent Marcussen Organ in the Endler Hall. This concert forms part of the Endler Concert Series, and will take place on Sunday 3 November at 4:30pm. On the programme are French solo works for [...]

The Endler Concert Series presents the Libertas Choir, conducted by Johan de Villiers, at 4:30pm on Sunday 10 November in the Endler Hall, Stellenbosch. They present an eclectic programme consisting of a variety of works from both the sacred and secular repertoire. On the classical side, there will be choral music  from the contemporary composers Ola [...]

It was with great sadness that we recently received the news of the passing of Marian Lewin who was regarded as the doyenne of South African cellists. Marian had a very successful career as orchestral cellist, chamber musician and soloist with amongst others, the SABC, the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic and PACT Symphony orchestras. She also taught [...]

Cameron Williams (clarinet) and Joshua Frank (guitar) Cameron Williams and Joshua Frank are Rising Stars among today’s South African young talent. Multi-award winner clarinettist Williams joins guitarist Frank in a duo of some of the most versatile and emotional instruments for which music has been set. The duo’s selected Spanish-flavoured programme delivers an irresistible magnetism [...]

The Endler Concert Series online presents In Celebration of Women Jazz Concert, generously supported by SAMRO and ConcertsSA. The Stellenbosch University (SU) Jazz Band led by Felicia Lesch features jazz pianist Ramon Alexander, jazz vocalists Anneli Kamfer and Zinzi Carolissen, as well as poetry by Jolyn Phillips. The concert aims to raise much needed funds [...]

Chris Njapha (cello), Elna van der Merwe (piano) LIVE LUNCH HOUR CONCERT Entrance is FREE! Masks must be worn at all times. Entrance via Neethling Street to go through Covid-19 safety measures. Programme: Beethoven Cello Sonata No.3 in A major, Op. 69 i. Allegro, ma non tanto ii. Scherzo. Allegro molto - Trio iii. Adagio [...]

A “Trio” in classical chamber music most often refers to a combination of a piano with strings. A harp, flute and viola Trio is a rare combination, but an enticing combination of plucked, wind and string instruments, the soundscape of which is truly colourful. Trio Pastel, comprised of flutist Liesl Stoltz, violist Petrus Coetzee and harpist [...]