Upcoming Events
FoCTO Bursary Competition
Opera UCT and the Friends of Opera in Cape Town (FoCTO) present the finals of the annual FoCTO Bursary Competition for young South African singers. The FoCTO bursary was established in 2018, under the leadership of the late George Stevens.
Morning Melodies - Johan Schlebush (sounds of the silverscreen)
Morning Melodies is a programme that focuses on presenting professional and affordable morning concerts to the senior citizens of the Western Cape.
Cape Town Woodwind Festival Opening Concert
The Rainbow Exchange NPC, in collaboration with the South African College of Music at the University of Cape Town, proudly presents the 1st Cape Town Woodwind Festival, taking place from 8–11 April 2025.
Cape Town Woodwind Festival - UCT Woodwind Staff Showcase
The UCT Woodwind Quintet comprising of Liesl Stoltz (flute), Brandon Phillips (bassoon), John Rojas (oboe), Annelize de Villiers (clarinet) and Eugene Kierman (French horn), will be joined by Paul Richard (saxophone) and Lynelle Kenned...
Cape Town Woodwind Competition Finals
The Rainbow Exchange NPC, in partnership with the South African College of Music at the University of Cape Town, proudly presents the inaugural Cape Town Woodwind Competition for flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, soprano, alto and...
CTCS presents Percussion in Concert
The Cape Town Concert Series 2025 celebrates 70 years of music making with a chamber concert bringing the percussion instruments to front and centre stage.
Ragas Beyond Borders
Led by rising vocal artist Esha Parbhoo, Ragas Beyond Borders aims to celebrate cultural diversity by blending Indian and Western musical traditions...
5th David Aldred Memorial Prize for Sopranos
The David Aldred Memorial Prize for Sopranos competition was established in 2021. David Aldred was particularly interested in the soprano voice, and Strauss’s Vier Letzte Lieder (Four Last Songs) was one of his favourite works...
Morning Melodies - DuPreez Strauss
Morning Melodies is a programme that focuses on presenting professional and affordable morning concerts to the senior citizens of the Western Cape.
UCT Big Band celebrates International Jazz Day
UCT Big Band joins the global jazz community in commemorating International Jazz Day which falls on 30 April, as declared by UNESCO...
Ergonomix Percussion Ensemble
The UCT Percussion Ensemble “Ergonomix” comprised of students, staff and alumni of the South African College of Music (SACM) perform a varied programme of exciting contemporary percussion music ranging from...
CTCS presents African Pianism with Rebeca Omordia-
The Cape Town Concert Series 2025 celebrates 70 years of music making with concert of African Pianism featuring Rebeca Omordia who has spent the last decade bringing the rich and often underappreciated classical music from Africa to light.
SACM Student Showcase
The 2025 South African College of Music UCT Symphony Orchestra Showcase, conceptualised and conducted by Brandon Phillips with performances by students in Opera, Classical, Jazz and African / Pan African music sections.
UCT Symphonic Wind Ensemble
The UCT Symphonic Wind Ensemble, comprising about forty-five under- and post-graduate students, perform their first concert of 2025. The Ensemble is conducted by Brandon Phillips, Head of Woodwind and Ensembles at UCT...
Morning Melodies - Terry Fortune - We Care Music expo
Morning Melodies is a programme that focuses on presenting professional and affordable morning concerts to the senior citizens of the Western Cape.
CTCS presents Andrey Baranov
The Cape Town Concert Series 2025 celebrates 70 years of music making with the return of violinist Andrey Baranov...
Morning Melodies - Nina Fourie - Duophonix (guitar and violin)
Morning Melodies is a programme that focuses on presenting professional and affordable morning concerts to the senior citizens of the Western Cape.
CTCS presents The Baxter Trio
The Cape Town Concert Series 2025 celebrates 70 years of music making with a special concert featuring the launch of the Baxter Trio featuring Francois du Toit on piano, violinist Farida Bacharova and Graham du Plessis on cello.