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SU Voice Division OPERA GALA
SU Voice Division OPERA GALA
The Stellenbosch University Voice Division will again present their popular annual “Opera Gala” on the 30th of August. The programme will include arias and ensembles from much loved operas such as Carmen by Bizet, Le Nozze di Figaro and Don Giovanni by Mozart, as well as La Bohème by Puccini. The audience will also be treated to great operatic choruses from operas like Verdi’s Nabucco, Leoncavallo’s I Pagliacci and [...]
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#ACTION4INCLUSION PALISSANDER CONCERT with Palissander Chamber Choir
#ACTION4INCLUSION PALISSANDER CONCERT with Palissander Chamber Choir
Join us for a special musical concert by the Palissander Choir in support of #Action4Inclusion, led by esteemed advocate and social justice champion, Prof Thuli Madonsela. The #Action4Inclusion crowdfunding initiative is a key component of the University's Bridge the Gap annual fund, and a top priority for SU. This is a crucial step towards ending [...]
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USSO conducted by Leon Bosch
USSO conducted by Leon Bosch
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 [...]
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SYMPOSIUM OF SOUTH AFRICAN COMPOSERS
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 [...]
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HER FLUTE SPACE (SoSAC)
HER FLUTE SPACE (SoSAC)
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 [...]
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HUBERT VAN DER SPUY NATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION GALA CONCERT (FINAL ROUND)
HUBERT VAN DER SPUY NATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION GALA CONCERT (FINAL ROUND)
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 [...]
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SU / UCT BIG BAND BLAST
SU / UCT BIG BAND BLAST
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 [...]