 Newsletter July 201023 July 2010
We preview the Winter Symphony Season starting on 29 July, the Nagasaki Peace Concert (9 August) and briefly look at some other future engagements of the Orchestra. We also report on news about the Youth Orchestra and our Development programmes and include items on the CPO's planned tour to the US in 2011 and a letter from the CEO of the CPO's Endowment Trust. Read MoreMasidlale launch31 May 2010
The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra chose Cape Town’s most iconic symbol – its famous mountain - as the place for the formal launch of the wide-reaching and exciting Masidlale initiative for the training of young strings players. Read more about it and also watch a relevant video clip. Read MoreMarch Newsletter12 March 2010
In this edition of our newsletter we look back briefly at the successful 4th International Summer Music Festival and the first Len van Zyl Conductors' Competition. Then we preview the seven concerts of the Autumn Symphony Season starting on 1 April, as well as a number of other forthcoming events, including the new three-act work called African Songbook – a Musical Tribute to the Life of Nelson Mandela Read MoreConductors' Competition Winner announced07 February 2010
The winner was announced at the end of the Finalists' Gala Concert in the City Hall on Sunday 7 February. Read MoreJanuary Newsletter10 January 2010
Book now for the 4th Cape Town International Summer Music Festival December Newsletter20 December 2009
In this edition we talk about the CPO's participation in the Aqua Festival at the V&A Waterfront and preview the 4th Cape Town International Summer Music Festival (28 January - 18 February 2010). We also welcome the Orchestra's new Fundraising and Corporate Affairs Executive, Karin Blumer. Read MoreNovember Newsletter28 October 2009
In this edition of the newsletter we preview the Summer Symphony Season and a number of other events taking place in November and December. There are also items about the Youth Orchestra's forthcoming Showcase concert and some recent events such as master classes lead by Barbara Marcinkowska and the orchestra's concert at Mamre. Read MoreAnnual Review Available13 October 2009
September Newsletter11 September 2009
This edition of the newsletter contains news about concerts until October - especially the CPO's Oratorio Festival 2009 and the September Showcase Concerts of the youth orchestras. It also contains an item about the newly-released première recording of Alfred Schnittke’s Concerto Grosso No. 1 - with Sharon Bezaly (flute) and Christopher Cowie (oboe) - and his Symphony No. 9. Other items include reports on young artists excelling here and overseas and some staff news. Read MoreConductor's Competition Finalists27 August 2009
The finalists in the first Len van Zyl Conductors Competition have been announced. They are (in alphabetical order) Debra Cheverino, Hanrich Claassen, Johan Grobler, Wesley Lewis, Nicholas Nicolaidis, David Nkosi and Brandon Phillips. Read MoreJune/July Newsletter19 June 2009
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… we preview the August Symphony Season and the Rotary Gala Fundraising concert. We also provide some information about the CPO’s participation in two major arts festivals: the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown and Klein Karoo Klassique. In addition, we briefly discuss a new initiative regarding a Cape Town/Paris Music Atelier project and there is also some staff news.
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Competition winners03 June 2009
The winners of the concert tickets in the draw among participants in our opinion survey are Helen Seller, Louis Rozowsky and Mrs D Gelb. Each of them won 2 tickets to the 3 concerts in our Winter Symphony Season in June. Read More Newsletter March/April 200917 March 2009
In this edition of our newsletter we announce the appointment of the new Chairman and Vice Chair of our Board of Directors and preview the Autumn Symphony Season. Furthermore, we discuss reasons for a new scheduling for the Cape Town International Summer Festival, talk about our participation in the Earth Hour initiative and report back on the Schools Outreach Programme. There is also some staff news.
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February/March Newsletter17 February 2009
In this edition of our newsletter, we look at the orchestra's programme for the next few months, while our CEO discusses the importance of sponsorship. There are also a number of short items, including an item about the dates for the Education Showcase concerts this year and some staff news. Read MoreNLDTF funding important19 January 2009
CBE for Owain Arwel Hughes09 January 2009
The Principal Guest Conductor of the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra, Owain Arwel Hughes, OBE, has been awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in this year’s New Years Honours List for his contribution to music and charity. Dec 2008/Jan 2009 Newsletter22 December 2008
In this edition we preview the 2009 Summer Symphony Season, the Gala Night at the Proms and a concert at Kirstenbosch. There is also brief information about the Autumn and Winter Symphony Seasons, a reminder about the closing date for the Len van Zyl Conductors’ Competition and a contribution about the Orchestra Librarians’ Conference. Booking dates for 2009 Symphony Seasons05 November 2008
Booking dates for the 2009 Summer, Autumn and Winter Symphony Seasons of the CPO are now available. Read MoreSeptember/October Newsletter26 September 2008
In this edition there are previews of the Spring Showcase concerts, the Youth Music Competition, two opera productions and two fundraising concerts. Further items are on the Third Cape Town International Summer Music Festival, the City Hall and the appointment of a fundraising coordinator. Read MoreJuly/August Newsletter24 July 2008
As always, this edition of our newsletter contains information about upcoming concerts and events related to the Orchestra’s activities. This includes among others the Winter Symphony Season, a fundraising concert organised by the Friends of Orchestral Music and the Artscape/CPO Youth Music Festival. Read MoreJune/July Newsletter18 June 2008
In this newsletter we preview the orchestra’s activities for the next few months up to the Winter Symphony Season taking place in August. There is also a sneak preview of the 3rd Cape Town International Summer Music Festival (20 November–18 December) and an item about the Cape Philharmonic Endowment Trust. Read MoreDetail about 3rd Cape Town International Summer Music Festival available02 June 2008
Booking for the Winter Symphony Season (7 -31 August) starts on 17 June. Details about the exciting programme of the Third Cape Town International Summer Music Festival are now available. Booking details have also been announced. Read More May Newsletter01 May 2008In this edition we briefly preview some future highlights, including the Autumn and Winter Symphony Seasons and the 3rd Cape Town International Summer Music Festival. There are also news items about the Len van Zyl Conductors' Competition, sponsorship and our outreach and education initiatives. Read MoreMarch newsletter18 March 2008In this edition we preview our upcoming Oratorio Festival in the Groote Kerk, the Autumn Symphony Season and the Sundown Classics concert at Kirstenbosch. We also feature an item on Anthea Delmotte’s exhibition of art works showing the CPO in performance and finally there is some staff news. Read MoreOratorio festival announced07 March 2008
From 30 March to 13 April the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra will present an oratorio festival together with prominent local choirs and soloists. Read MoreSpecial Announcement about Cape Town City Hall08 February 2008
February Newsletter06 February 2008In this edition we focus on some of the highlights of the orchestra's forthcoming Summer Symphony Season. There are also items on the Schools Programme and the visit by Outreach and Education Manager Henriette Weber to music education institutions overseas. Finally, we report some staff news. Read MoreDecember Newsletter18 December 2007
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This edition of our Newsletter announces two prestigious cultural awards won by the CPO, briefly reviews the second Cape Town International Summer Music Festival and previews Queen – A Celebration as well as the first symphony season of 2008.
November Newsletter02 November 2007
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September newsletter04 September 2007
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Events in September; events October–December; Outreach and Education news and People News
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July/August Newsletter20 July 2007
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Classical New Music Festival - Youth Music Festival - Sunday Soirées - Benjamin Zander Symphonic Fanafre - Winter Symphony Season - Booking for the Cape Town International Summer Music Festival - MacMcKenzie’s Ghoema Workshop - Marketing Manager for the CPO - Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra - Friends of Orchestral Music news Read MoreBooking details for 2007 Festival02 July 2007
Booking for the Cape Town International Summer Music Festival from 14 November to 9 December open today, 2 July. Click on "read more" for details. Read MoreMay/June Newsletter22 May 2007
In this edition we announce the appointment of Owain Arwel Hughes as principal guest conductor of the CPO and an exciting gala concert with the acclaimed South-African born Kammersänger Johan Botha. There are also items on the brand new Schnittke CD and previews of the first and second Winter symphony seasons.
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March/April Newsletter22 March 2007
In this newsletter we report on our highly successful schools programme, announce a partnership regarding a new venue for chamber music and also preview forthcoming events, including the African première of Karl Jenkins’ “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace” with the Salisbury Community Choir. January/February Newsletter25 January 2007In this newsletter we report on the sad loss of Alla Shubinsky, until recently Resident Concert Master of the CPO. We also preview the next few months’ activities and provide brief overviews of Fundraising and Outreach & Education activities. Read More December Newsletter13 December 2006
This newsletter looks back on the Cape Town International Summer Music Festival and also previews the Summer Symphony season starting in the middle of January 2007.
The booking details are as follows:
Subscribers: As from 18 December
New subscribers: As from 27 December
General booking opens 2 January 2007
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November Newsletter31 October 2006
In this newsletter we hear about Symphonic Rock & Screen and the excitement of the Cape Town International Summer Music Festival starting during November. In the second part of our interview with the Artistic Executive of the CPO, Sergei Burdukov, we focus on the planning for the festival.
September/October Newsletter15 September 2006
In this newsletter we announce an additional concert for the Cape Town International Summer Music Festival. We report on current concerts and other events, including the activities of the Youth Orchestra and we also talk to Artistic Executive of the CPO, Sergei Burdukov.
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July/August newsletter24 July 2006
July/August newsletterThis newsletter includes a report on the appointment of a Resident Conductor for the CPYO, a review of our recent gala function and various news items. Read MoreJune Newsletter15 June 2006In this newsletter we celebrate the international success of our Principal Clarinet, Maria du Toit. We also preview the Shostakovich Centenary Gala Concert and discuss the orchestra’s plans for the next two months. Read MoreCape Town International Summer Music Festival01 June 2006The first Cape Town International Summer Music Festival takes place from 16 November to 7 December 2006. World famous conductors (including Owain Arwel Hughes and Vladimir Kern) and soloists (including Benjamin Schmid, Olga Kern, Mischa Maisky, Nettle & Markham with Evita Bezuidenhout and local pop diva Yvonne Chaka Chaka) feature with the CPO and CPYO at various venues. Read MoreCape Town International Summer Music Festival - Booking details01 June 2006
Bookings for the Cape Town International Summer Music Festival are now open. Click on "read more" below for further details. Read MoreMay Newsletter12 May 2006
In this newsletter we preview our Winter Symphony Season. We also announce a very special fundraising event that combines music, good food and art. Read MoreApril Newsletter12 April 2006
In this edition we provide more information about the Cape Town International Music Festival and also report on the Orchestra’s programme for the next few weeks. In addition there is a short report about the activities of the Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and we continue our series of profiles of members of the orchestra. Read MoreMarch Newsletter06 March 2006This newsletter contains an announcement about a major project later this year. We also preview our autumn symphony season, share some orchestra news and include a short item about the New Apostolic Choir. Read MoreJanuary/February Newsletter19 January 2006In this edition we announce an exciting development regarding pre-concert talks featuring Rodney Trudgeon. We also discuss the first symphony season of 2006 (including the Mozart Anniversary Gala) and start our series of short profiles of members of the orchestra. Read MoreDecember/January newsletter22 December 2005
In this newsletter we concentrate on the appointment of our new Chairman and three new board members. We also preview some of the orchestra’s activities for the first few months of 2006. Read More November Newsletter15 November 2005
In this edition we sadly take leave of a leading patroness of the performing arts. We also October Newsletter04 October 2005
In this newsletter we preview some of the events involving the orchestra during the summer, including the concert series starting in October. We also interview Cape Philharmonic CEO Louis Heyneman and end with a short item on the Friends of Orchestral Music. Read MoreAugust/September Newsletter17 August 2005
In this newsletter, we discuss the Spring symphony season that started on 18 August and continues into September. We also talk about the orchestra’s successful visit to Germany and interview the General Manager of the orchestra, Ivan Christian. Furthermore, there is a short feature on Patrick Goodwin, one of the success stories of our cadet system. Read MoreJuly Newsletter25 July 2005
In addition to some news items, this edition of our newsletter includes background about the funding of the orchestra and the first of a series of contributions about our library. We also chat to one of the people who form the backbone of the orchestra - the Orchestra Secretary, Ursula Badminton. Read MoreJune Newsletter14 June 2005
Read the latest news about the Orchestra in our June Newsletter. The members of the orchestra will take a break after the successful run of Show Boat at the Artscape. Thereafter follow two hightlight events - a gala concert to mark the centenary of the Cape Town City Hall and a European debut for the orchestra in Nuremberg, Germany. Read MoreMay Newsletter15 May 2005Welcome to the May e-newsletter from the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra. After the sudden death of the CPO’s media liaison, Coenie Meyer, and the recent upgrading of our website, no e-letters were sent out during March and April. Now we’re back. The e-letter will also appear under “news” on our website. If you are on our data base, you will receive this e-letter automatically. Please let us know what you think of our new website look, and should you have any problems navigating it, please let us know. In future we will be able to update information ourselves, so there is no reason for outdated concert information to appear on the web! You’ll find us at www.capephilharmonic.org.za or at www.cpo.org.za Read More |
The first Len van Zyl Conductors' Competition has been won by Brandon Phillips. Second was Nicholas Nicolaidis and third was Hanrich Claassen. 
On 7 February the Mayor of Cape Town, Ms Helen Zille, announced that City of Cape Town, together with the Cape Town Partnership (CTP) and the Cape Town Heritage Trust (CTHT), has released a proposed process plan for the restoration of the City Hall, and for its conversion into a public centre for music and cultural production. We report in some detail on this announcement.
This edition of our Newsletter concentrates on the latest news about the forthcoming second Cape Town International Summer Music Festival.