Fantasia is the theme of this years popular series of lunch hour organ concerts in the Moederkerk, Stellenbosch. Each of the following organists will perform a Fantasia with works by Bach, Pachelbel, Mozart, Liszt and Saint-Saëns. ‘n Fantasia is a single movement work in free form with an improvisatory character. Three Stellenbosch organists, Zorada Temmingh, [...]

The highly revered Signum Quartet will be making their South African debut at the Woordfees in 2018. Natural musical and programmatic connections are key when putting together a programme, says Xandi van Dijk, the group’s viola player. “We also love programming contemporary works for which we have an affinity and a passion, and hope our [...]

The Contrast Project is an innovative and daring group of professional musicians. Their aim is to be inclusive of other art forms and to push the boundaries of the contemporary classical music scene in South Africa. Their production "Die Soldaat se Storie” is a translated version of Igor Stravinsky's Soldiers Tale, written for violin, clarinet, [...]

Be part of a live CD recording when the Amici String Quartet and guitarist Morgan Szymanski play music from Mexico. Szymanski, recognized internationally as one of the finest classical guitarists of his generation, was born in Mexico City in 1979. He started playing the guitar at the age of six and studies at the National Music [...]

The renowned Tim Kliphuis Trio from Holland returns to the Woordfees after much success in 2017. Classically trained Dutch violinist Tim Kliphuis, with Dublin based guitarist Nigel Clark and Edinburgh's own bass player Roy Percy have developed a massive following with their range of jazz, gypsy and crossover music following in the footsteps of the [...]

Robert Brooks (tenor) and Gisela de Villiers (piano) Die Winterreise- The Winter Journey- by Franz Schubert and poems by Wilhelm Müller, is the story of one man's walk through a physical and psychological landscape and physical landscape of snow, ice and cold. He struggles to find rest, and his state of mind, encapsulated in these [...]

With: Erich Oskar Huetter (solo cello), Tanja Schmid (dancer), Albie van Schalkwyk (piano), Farida Bacharova (violin) and members of I Grandi Violoncellisti Dance meets music in this unusual collaboration. Visiting Austrian cellist Erich Oskar Huetter is joined by South African cellist Peter Martens, dancer Tanja Schmid and members of I Grandi Violoncellisti in a programme [...]

Trio Classique was formed in 2016 by three established chamber musicians who are well-known to audiences in South Africa and elsewhere. They have recently performed at the Casa Labia (Muizenberg) and the Etienne Rousseau Theatre (Sasolburg). Their Woordfees programme includes Bruch’s 8 Pieces for clarinet, viola and piano, Alfred Uhl’s Kleines Konzert and Mozart’s Kegelstatt Trio.

Camerata Tinta Barocca presents an exciting programme of Baroque music inspired by and based on folk songs and dances. The programme, performed on period instruments, includes Barsanti’s arrangements of Scottish airs, Geminiani’s trio sonatas based on Scottish folk songs, Scarlatti’s sonatas influenced by Spanish folk music, early 17th-century Italian dances and a lament by the [...]

Following a long and fruitful career as pedagogue, soloist and chamber musician, pianist Bennie van Eeden appears as a soloist with the Stellenbosch University Camerata. The sublime programme dedicated to Mozart includesSerenata Notturna, KV 239, the popular Piano Concerto KV271, Symphony No. 29 and Concerto for two pianos performed with Lourens Fick.