The Endler Concert Series in collaboration with KOMPOS celebrates the fresh new orchestral works of Stellenbosch’s young music composers. As its name suggests (Compost), KOMPOS 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 [...]

The Endler Concert Series is proud to present the Odeion School of Music Camerata (OSMC) from the University of the Free State on Saturday 21 October at 20h00 in the Endler Hall, Stellenbosch. The OSMC was strategically founded in 2012 as the OSM’s flagship chamber orchestra with the main objective being to create a catalyst [...]

The Endler Concert Series presents cellist Zuill Bailey and pianist Bryan Wallick on Friday 27 October at 20h00 in the Endler Hall, Stellenbosch. Zuill Bailey, widely considered one of the premiere cellists in the world, is a Grammy Award winning, internationally renowned soloist, recitalist, Artistic Director and teacher.  His rare combination of celebrated artistry, technical [...]

The Endler Concert Series brings you pianist José Dias to perform a solo recital of Ballades on Saturday, 4 November at 20:00 in the Endler Hall, Stellenbosch. This concert presents an opportunity to hear some of the most exquisite music ever written for the piano with Ballades by Brahms, Grieg, Faure and South African composer, [...]

The Endler Concert Series ends off the 2017 season in festive celebration with true South African gem – the Drakensberg Boys Choir. To mark their 50th Anniversary, the Drakensberg Boys Choir is presenting a Christmas Concert like no other. Join us for an early Christmas experience to put you in the mood for the most [...]

The Stockholm Saxophone Quartet has made a speciality of chamber music for saxophone – by composers from at home and abroad. They also specialise in advanced electro-acoustic music. The members of the Quartet have had over 600 works written for them. A recurrent feature of their work is the close collaboration they undertake with Swedish [...]

Cape Town Opera will collaborate with Stellenbosch University’s Music and Drama Departments for the first time on a new production of Purcell’s The Fairy Queen at the US Woordfees, as part of the Naspers Grand Masters series. Following his outstanding CTO debut with Monteverdi’s Orfeo, Erik Dippenaar returns to conduct the period instrument ensemble Camerata Tinta Barocca. A new [...]

Chiaroscuro Lutesong: Early baroque music With: Lente Louw (mezzo soprano) and Uwe Grosser (lute, theorbo) Powerful contrasts create unforgettable moments. One of the most typical features of Baroque art is the use of strong contrasts between light and shadow to give three dimensional objects a sense of volume. This programme of compositions from the 16th [...]

Operas often tell the stories of betrayal, murder and love that tests characters to the very limits of their emotional boundaries. Heroines (and anti-heroines) are usually the ones that suffer the most in these tales. They are passionate mistresses who willingly sacrifice everything and are certainly ready to murder should it be necessary.  This production focuses [...]

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, [...]