University of Cape Town

Opera UCT is delighted to present the cream of young South African vocal talent together with UCT Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jeremy Silver, in this concert titled The Sound of Freedom.

FREE Lunch Hour Vocal Students Showcase

UCT Ibuyambo Orchestra brings you “Camagu” to honour the career of Prof Plaatjies as he ends his tenure at UCT.

Some of the top performers from the SACM who successfully auditioned to perform at this festival will play alongside the University of Cape Town Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Brandon Phillips.

Opera UCT presents Benjamin Britten’s thrilling ghost story, The Turn of the Screw. Directed by Harriet Taylor, fresh from her residency at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, together with Movement Director, Scott Howland.

Opera UCT presents Benjamin Britten’s thrilling ghost story, The Turn of the Screw. Directed by Harriet Taylor, fresh from her residency at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, together with Movement Director, Scott Howland.

Opera UCT presents Benjamin Britten’s thrilling ghost story, The Turn of the Screw. Directed by Harriet Taylor, fresh from her residency at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, together with Movement Director, Scott Howland.

Opera UCT presents Benjamin Britten’s thrilling ghost story, The Turn of the Screw. Directed by Harriet Taylor, fresh from her residency at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, together with Movement Director, Scott Howland.

Now in its 23rd year. this institution can boast many illustrious singers as past prize winners. Come and witness the stars of the future!

UCT Symphony Orchestra performs the premiere of an overture titled “Ukuthwasa” composed by student composer James Geldenhuys. UCT’s Gerhard Joubert performs Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 and the concert ends with Brahms Symphony No. 3.