Western Cape lovers of orchestral music will be able to experience internationally acclaimed double bassist and conductor, Leon Bosch, on the podium in Stellenbosch on Friday 6 September at 19:00 in the Endler Hall, Stellenbosch. Maestro Bosch will conduct the Stellenbosch University Symphony Orchestra (USSO) during their second symphony concert of 2024. The programme comprises [...]

The 2nd annual Symposium of South African Composers (SoSAC) will take place from 9-13 September at the SU Konservatorium in Stellenbosch. This unique event brings together composers, music creators, sound artists, and educators to share and celebrate contemporary South African music across a wide range of genres. It is currently the only event of its kind in [...]

Her Flute Space showcases four compositions for flute(s) by contemporary women composers Lize Briel, Elizabeth Brown, Clare Loveday, and veteran trailblazing composer Thea Musgrave. These flute works explore acoustic sound travelling through various spaces. The programme prompts one to consider acoustics as an architectural arch (Brown), the concert hall as a duet partner (Briel), the [...]

The annual Hubert van der Spuy National Music Competition, now in its 35th edition, has undoubtedly become one of the highlights of the SA music calendar for the youngest prodigies. The competition is the brainchild of Professor Hubert van der Spuy, former chairman of the South African Society of Music Teachers (Tygerberg Branch), and one of the legendary SA music [...]

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the SU / UCT Big Band Blast! This double big band extravaganza, featuring the bands from Stellenbosch University (conducted by Pascal Haas) and from the University of Cape Town (conducted by Amanda Tiffin) promises a night packed with great jazz. The concert will showcase a rich repertoire of South African jazz, celebrating [...]

The acclaimed Tygerberg Children’s Choir (conducted by Karina Erasmus) and Cape Town Camerata (conducted by Leon Starker) will represent SA in Tolosa, Spain, during the 55th Tolosa Basque Choral Contest. Only 6 children's choirs and 11 chamber choirs from all over the world are invited to take part. At this farewell concert ahead their participation, [...]

The Franz Trio from Berlin present Musique pour faire plaisir! - a captivating programme full of joie de vivre, which includes Jean Francaix' tongue-in-cheek, masterfully witty String Trio, the evocative String Trio by Jean Cras, inspired by his seafaring experiences as a naval hero, and Beethoven's charming and delightful early Serenade. A performance by a [...]

Full Circle brings together SA-born violinist Johanna Roos and pianist Roelof Temmingh Jnr, both distinguished alumni of the Royal College of Music in London, for a captivating performance that will include Roelof Temmingh Snr’s Sonata for Violin and Piano. Johanna, who originally performed this work in 1993, had the unique privilege of receiving invaluable feedback [...]

Join us for an afternoon of musical excellence at the Stellenbosch Youth Orchestra's Gala Concert on October 26th. This spectacular event features talented young musicians from local schools, showcasing their skills in a vibrant program that promises to captivate audiences of all ages. Experience the magic of orchestral music as our community comes together to [...]

In this final Jazz concert for 2024, the Jazz Division will showcase an exciting, predominantly South African musical repertoire from luminaries such as Bheki Mseleku, Hotep Idris Galeta, Sibongile Khumalo, and Winston Mankunku. Pascal Haas will conduct The Stellenbosch University Jazz Band and Stuart Martin will conduct the newly formed Maties Jazz Orchestra. The Maties [...]