Mark your calendars for Saturday 21 September at 15:00 at the Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre, to experience a remarkable concert featuring three of South Africa’s most prestigious children’s choirs: the Cape Town Children’s Choir, Bloemfontein Children’s Choir, and Tygerberg Children’s Choir.
This unique event promises an unforgettable celebration of talent and achievement in a captivating performance.
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The Cape Town Children’s Choir offers a supportive and stimulating environment for young singers aged 7 to 16. Choristers from diverse communities in Cape Town’s southern suburbs and metropolitan area come together to develop their musical abilities, build friendships, and perform a wide range of musical styles. Through its Junior and Senior divisions, the choir inspires a life-long love for music. The choir was formed in January 2020 as an independent project by Bronwen Leith (Choir Director), Anne Meyer (Co-trainer & accompanist) and Helen Stabrey (Choir Secretary). Penny Middelkoop joined as accompanist in 2022. In 2024 they welcomed Colleen Hart who is the conductor of CTCC Juniors.
Bloemfontein Children’s choir
The Bloemfontein Children’s Choir (BCC), founded 36 years ago, continues to make waves in South Africa’s choral scene. Under the direction of Werner Stander, supported by Frelét de Villiers (accompanist) and Xander Steyn (creative director and choreographer), BCC has performed across Europe and earned multiple accolades, including two gold medals at the 2023 Cape Town Eisteddfod. Their upcoming 2024 coastal tour will include joint performances with the Tygerberg and Cape Town Children’s Choirs. Their eclectic repertoire features classical works by Karl Jenkins, Handel, Bizet, and Rossini, as well as folk music and popular hits from Sister Act and Queen.
Tygerberg Children’s Choir
Celebrating its 52nd anniversary, the Tygerberg Children’s Choir is renowned for its signature legato sound, maturity, and powerful interpretations. Led by Karina Erasmus with Madri Gerber as accompanist, Tygerberg has won numerous international competitions, including world champion titles at the prestigious World Choir Games. Most recently, they triumphed once again at the 2023 Interkultur International Choir competition in the UK. Ranked second globally by Interkultur and first in Sacred Music, Tygerberg continues to set the standard for children’s choirs worldwide.
This special concert on 21 September will feature stunning performances of The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins, Messiah by Handel, operatic highlights from Bizet and Rossini, folk music from around the world, and popular classics by Queen. The combined voices of these exceptional choirs will create a vibrant and uplifting musical experience for all.
Don’t miss this extraordinary event – join the choirs for an afternoon of choral music at its finest! Book at Quicket.
