2025

German organist and professor of organ at the Lübeck University of Music, Arvid Gast, is an outstanding musician who has an impressive history of performing and competing globally, and is performing music by Bach and the German Romantic composers, Karg-Elert and Reubke

Celebrating 200 years of Johann Strauss, from the Blue Danube to Die Fledermaus. Come and listen to the spectacular Phoenix Orchestra, along with soprano Brittany Smith, conducted by Maestro Richard Cøck. 

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German organist and professor of organ at the Lübeck University of Music, Arvid Gast, is an outstanding musician who has an impressive history of performing and competing globally, and will be performing a repertoire including music by Bach, Medek, Ritter, Tunder & Buxtehude.

This concert presents to you the culmination of a week's worth of intensive masterclasses with five outstanding singers - don't miss this!

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Orchestra from Scratch is a project open to anyone who plays an orchestral instrument above a Grade 3 level, and is able to read music. It includes players from all over the country for a weekend of performing in a massed orchestra, with a mix of players from different musical backgrounds where friendships are formed and a spirit of community is fostered.

Gustavo Romero has been described as "a pianist of genius" who has performed with orchestras all around the world and is renowned for his technical brilliance. Come and listen to him perform solo at the beautiful Villa Arcadia. 

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The Festival Evensong, which is open to all and free of charge, is an evening of serene music in which you can enjoy an hour of reflection and some of the glories of the English Church Music. The programme will include music by Sumsion and Wesley. All faiths welcome! 

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German organist and professor of organ at the Lübeck University of Music, Arvid Gast, is an outstanding musician who has an impressive history of performing and competing globally, and is performing music by Bach and the German Romantic composers, Karg-Elert and Reubke

The acclaimed classical piano duo comprising Eleonora Spina and Michele Benignetti is renowned for their artistry, technical brilliance, and expressive musical interpretations! They have been praised for their performances of both traditional classical repertoire and contemporary works.

Samson Diamond (South Africa) and Florian Uhlig (Germany) are both highly acclaimed and multitalented musicians with a range of musical abilities. Now watch them bring their skills together in a magnificent duo recital of piano and violin in the beautiful Villa Arcadia.​

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Liesbeth Schlumberger is a South African born organist who has lived and performed in France for many years. She performs regularly in Europe, Asia and Africa, as well as gives intensive masterclass series aimed at young and talented South African organists.​

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The Symphony Choir of Johannesburg presents John Rutter's 'Feel The Spirit' and Schubert's 'Mass in G' with the Phoenix Orchestra conducted by Richard Cøck. The soloist for Feel the Spirit will be Bongani Nakani. The soloists for the Schubert Mass will be Magdalene Minnaar (Soprano), Thomas Erlank (Tenor) and Tshilidzi Ndou (Bass).