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[[Eastern Cape Philharmonic Orchestra]] ([[ECPO]]) is a part-time regional orchestra based in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), South Africa, combining local professional musicians and dedicated amateurs. It was established as an independent organisation in 1998, following the closure of [[CAPAB]]. | [[Eastern Cape Philharmonic Orchestra]] ([[ECPO]]) is a part-time regional orchestra based in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), South Africa, combining local professional musicians and dedicated amateurs. It was established as an independent organisation in 1998, following the closure of [[CAPAB]]. | ||
| − | The ECPO performed its first concert, titled ''Celebrate the Philharmonic!'', in May 1998 under conductor [[Allan Stephenson]] and with pianist [[Erika Bothma]] as the soloist | + | The ECPO performed its first concert, titled ''Celebrate the Philharmonic!'', in May 1998 under conductor [[Allan Stephenson]] and with pianist [[Erika Bothma]] as the soloist. |
The Orchestra presents up to fourteen full scale orchestral concerts annually, ranging from family orientated open air park concerts and youth concerto festivals to symphony concerts with massed choirs. The Orchestra also presents and organises ensemble concerts and popular music concerts, including wind bands, string ensembles, jazz groups, chamber groups, and full scale symphonic pops concerts. | The Orchestra presents up to fourteen full scale orchestral concerts annually, ranging from family orientated open air park concerts and youth concerto festivals to symphony concerts with massed choirs. The Orchestra also presents and organises ensemble concerts and popular music concerts, including wind bands, string ensembles, jazz groups, chamber groups, and full scale symphonic pops concerts. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:43, 22 October 2026
Eastern Cape Philharmonic Orchestra (ECPO) is a part-time regional orchestra based in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), South Africa, combining local professional musicians and dedicated amateurs. It was established as an independent organisation in 1998, following the closure of CAPAB.
The ECPO performed its first concert, titled Celebrate the Philharmonic!, in May 1998 under conductor Allan Stephenson and with pianist Erika Bothma as the soloist.
The Orchestra presents up to fourteen full scale orchestral concerts annually, ranging from family orientated open air park concerts and youth concerto festivals to symphony concerts with massed choirs. The Orchestra also presents and organises ensemble concerts and popular music concerts, including wind bands, string ensembles, jazz groups, chamber groups, and full scale symphonic pops concerts.
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