Little Maestros: Classical Concerts for Families

8 August • 12:30
9 August • 12:30
(45 min)
Free
Banqueting Hall

WITH Jana van der Walt (harp) and Magdalene Minnaar (violin & presenter)

The Little Maestrosconcert series is back – this time to meet the harp! Classical music is a powerful developmental tool for young children, supporting brain development and enhancing concentration. This concert, specially designed for our youngest listeners, offers a relaxed setting where little ears can explore the music of Mozart, Bach, and other beloved classical composers. These immersive recitals are tailor-made for children, featuring plenty of interaction, explanation, participation, and movement to the music. The concerts are picnic-style, and the whole family is welcome!

Also consider:
Nonhlanhla Yende (mezzosoprano), Charl du Plessis (piano), Werner Spies (double bass), Peter Auret (drums) and the Cape Town Festival Orchestra, conducted by Richard Cock, brings music by Beethoven, Mozart, Vivaldi and Bach to the stage.

9 August • 19:30

Zorada Temmingh (organ) performs works by popular organ composers such as Johann Pachelbel and Léon Boëllmann, as well as some of her own compositions and improvisations on church hymns, followed by a free music discussion in the NGK Park.

9 August • 16:30

Nina Schumann (piano), Megan-Geoffrey Prins (piano), José Dias (piano) and Charl du Plessis (piano) performs thrilling works by Rachmaninoff, Schubert, and even unexpected gems by John Lennon, blending classical tradition with a contemporary twist for an unforgettable piano extravaganza.

8 August • 19:30