Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra

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About

Founded in 1914, the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra in Cape Town is arguably the most versatile and active orchestra on the continent of Africa, contributing handsomely to Cape Town’s global status and appeal. Through various incarnations from the Cape Town Municipal Orchestra to the Cape Town Symphony Orchestra, the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra and finally again the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, the CPO is financially and culturally sustainable, attracting some of the leading international artists of our time. A multi-functional orchestra, the CPO delivers a world-class orchestra service to all communities in the region, participating in festivals and concerts across all genres of music.

Adapting to Covid-19 protocols and restrictions, the CPO immediately led the way into streaming community and symphony concerts and on-line teaching and mentoring the musicians in its youth development and education programmes.

Reviews

4.7

from 580 reviews

Jordan’s Gift

"Most enjoyable, but I would have appreciated a more personal touch eg: why he chose the music/ what he enjoys most about playing chamber music etc Also, the lighting/camerawork was not as sophisticated as for the Old Nectar concert."

- Denis

Autumn Cyber Symphony

"Wonderful concerts all! Awesome professional quality of sound, lighting and filming. Very enjoyable choice of pieces. Loved the unusual camera angles showing what you can't normally see, like the reflection of the pianist's hands above the keys and the close-up views, and the conductor's face from the front. Looking forward to the Winter Series."

- Jane

CPO Community Spectacular 2020

"Very well done. We enjoyed both concerts a lot! "

- Carmen

WINTER CYBER SYMPHONY

"Just loved these concerts. So well recorded and such a treat to be able to listen several times over. The pre-talks were also delightful."

- Clare

CPO Community Spectacular 2020

"Wonderful effort!!! Such talent, such fun such wonderful effort for us."

- Anonymous