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CPO IN THE DAILY MAVERICK

An interview with Louis Heyneman here

An interview with principal cello Peter Martens here

An interview with principal guest conductor Bernhard Gueller here

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CONCERTS

The cancellation of concerts from April 23 to June 18 has seen sadness and a lot of support.  We thank everyone for their support, both in spirit and in kind.  We are heartened especially by the support of those who hadn’t paid for their Winter Season concerts but sent us the money in any event. Should your name not be here, it may be that the donation came through anonymously – please tell shirley@cpo.org.za if you would like us to add your name.  are one of the few whose refunds have not come through. Every single cent helps sustain us in these really difficult times. The bank details are here and please add a reference/email.

We are particularly grateful to the Richard Wagner Society of South Africa, Dr Chris Eedes and David and Rochelle Bloomberg for their generous donations and to South African artist Marlene von Dürckheim for donating a second painting to be auctioned for orchestra funds. One she donated last year was sold by Strauss Fine Arts for R38 000; we have similar hopes for this one!