Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra announces four concerts
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Following a memorable evening that saw audiences calling for two encores, the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra is preparing for another series of performances at the Cape Town City Hall.
The recent concert featured South African pianist Charl du Plessis alongside conductor Arjan Tien, with the audience giving the performers an enthusiastic response. The evening ended with two encores, adding to what was clearly a special musical experience.
With four concerts still on the programme, classical music enthusiasts have several more opportunities to enjoy live orchestral performances before the end of the year.
Four concerts still to come
The remaining programme brings together international conductors, acclaimed soloists and a selection of works by celebrated composers, including Mozart, Strauss, Rachmaninoff and Beethoven.
The next performance takes place on Thursday, 12 November 2026, at 7:30pm at Cape Town City Hall. Conducted by Arjan Tien, the concert will feature pianist François du Toit.
The programme includes Mozart’s Overture to Die Entführung aus dem Serail and Piano Concerto No. 24, alongside Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus Overture and Richard Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier Suite.
On Thursday, 19 November, conductor Kamal Khan will lead an evening featuring tenor Karim Sulayman. The programme includes arias by Monteverdi, Handel and Britten, Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Greensleeves, and Prokofiev’s selections from Romeo and Juliet.
The concert will also feature the world premiere of Iain Bell’s How May I Call my Love?, offering audiences an opportunity to experience a new work for the first time.
December performances bring Beethoven and Sibelius to Cape Town
The November programme continues into December with two further concerts at the City Hall.
On Tuesday, 24 November 2026, Finnish conductor Pietari Inkinen will lead a performance featuring pianist Polina Osetinskaya. The programme includes Sibelius’ Pohjola’s Daughter and Symphony No. 5, as well as Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2.
The final concert takes place on Thursday, 3 December, with Inkinen returning to conduct violinist Blake Pouliot.
Audiences can look forward to two major Beethoven works: his Violin Concerto and Symphony No. 5.
Tickets available for the remaining concerts
With the recent performance receiving such an enthusiastic response, the orchestra is encouraging music lovers to secure their seats ahead of the remaining dates.
All four concerts will take place at Cape Town City Hall, with performances starting at 7:30pm.
Tickets are available through Webtickets or Artscape Dial-A-Seat on 021 421 7695.
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- November 8, 2026
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