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The [[Cape Philharmonic Orchestra]] (formerly the [[CAPAB Orchestra]]) merged with the [[Cape Town Symphony Orchestra]] ([[CTSO]]) in 1997, becoming the [[Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra]] ([[CTPO]]).
 
The [[Cape Philharmonic Orchestra]] (formerly the [[CAPAB Orchestra]]) merged with the [[Cape Town Symphony Orchestra]] ([[CTSO]]) in 1997, becoming the [[Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra]] ([[CTPO]]).
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==Performances==
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1988: The Orchestra performed at the Taipei Concert Hall during their visit to China.
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
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Ingrid Gollom. 2000. The History of the Cape Town Orchestra, Unpublished Masters Dissertation, [[UNISA]].
  
 
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Revision as of 15:23, 2 July 2025

The Cape Town Symphony Orchestra (CTSO) (formerly the Cape Town Municipal Orchestra) was an orchestra in Cape Town (1969-1997).

History

In an effort to revitalize the orchestra, the Cape Town Municipal Orchestra changed its name to the Cape Town Symphony Orchestra (CTSO) in 1969.

In 1986, the CTSO was privatized as a Section 21 Company.

The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra (formerly the CAPAB Orchestra) merged with the Cape Town Symphony Orchestra (CTSO) in 1997, becoming the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (CTPO).

Performances

1988: The Orchestra performed at the Taipei Concert Hall during their visit to China.

Sources

Ingrid Gollom. 2000. The History of the Cape Town Orchestra, Unpublished Masters Dissertation, UNISA.

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