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The CPO is a financially and culturally sustainable, multi-functional orchestra delivering a world-class musical experience to all communities of the Western Cape. Apart from traditional symphony concerts presented in the historic City Hall, it also performs at the [[Artscape]] with [[Cape Town Opera]] and [[Cape Town City Ballet]]. | The CPO is a financially and culturally sustainable, multi-functional orchestra delivering a world-class musical experience to all communities of the Western Cape. Apart from traditional symphony concerts presented in the historic City Hall, it also performs at the [[Artscape]] with [[Cape Town Opera]] and [[Cape Town City Ballet]]. | ||
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In 1993, The [[CAPAB Orchestra]] was renamed the [[Cape Philharmonic Orchestra]] (CPO). The CPO merged with the [[Cape Town Symphony Orchestra]] (CTSO) in 1997, becoming the [[Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra]] (CTPO). The CTPO closed in 2000. A new orchestra was formed, under the older title of the [[Cape Philharmonic Orchestra]] (CPO). | In 1993, The [[CAPAB Orchestra]] was renamed the [[Cape Philharmonic Orchestra]] (CPO). The CPO merged with the [[Cape Town Symphony Orchestra]] (CTSO) in 1997, becoming the [[Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra]] (CTPO). The CTPO closed in 2000. A new orchestra was formed, under the older title of the [[Cape Philharmonic Orchestra]] (CPO). | ||
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| + | The orchestra runs a community outreach programme that includes two youth orchestras, the [[Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra]] ([[CPYO]]) and the [[Cape Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensemble]] ([[CPYWE]]), as well as the [[Masidlale Project]], a grassroots classical music training academy in the townships. The [[CPYO]] and [[CPYWE]] were launched in 2004 and aim to transfer skills and create jobs. The [[CPO]] believes music bridges the gap between diverse cultures. | ||
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Revision as of 18:54, 16 April 2024
The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) is an orchestra in Cape Town.
The CPO is a financially and culturally sustainable, multi-functional orchestra delivering a world-class musical experience to all communities of the Western Cape. Apart from traditional symphony concerts presented in the historic City Hall, it also performs at the Artscape with Cape Town Opera and Cape Town City Ballet.
History
In 1993, The CAPAB Orchestra was renamed the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO). The CPO merged with the Cape Town Symphony Orchestra (CTSO) in 1997, becoming the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (CTPO). The CTPO closed in 2000. A new orchestra was formed, under the older title of the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO).
Community Outreach Programme
The orchestra runs a community outreach programme that includes two youth orchestras, the Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (CPYO) and the Cape Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensemble (CPYWE), as well as the Masidlale Project, a grassroots classical music training academy in the townships. The CPYO and CPYWE were launched in 2004 and aim to transfer skills and create jobs. The CPO believes music bridges the gap between diverse cultures.
Sources
'Cape Philharmonic Orchestra'. Music in Africa. https://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/cape-philharmonic-orchestra
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