Cape Philharmonic Orchestra

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The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) is an orchestra in Cape Town.

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.

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).

Sources

'Cape Philharmonic Orchestra'. Music in Africa. https://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/cape-philharmonic-orchestra

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