Unplugged Concerts Cape Town

The Cape Town Concert Series celebrates 70 years of music making with a unique series of concerts featuring the finest local and international artists.

On Saturday 10th May, UK based pianist Rebeca Omordia brings her African Pianism to the Baxter Concert Hall. The hour long concert will conclude with a short in-conversation with Rebeca about her musical journey.

Hailed as an “African classical music pioneer” (BBC World Service) and “a classical music game changer” (Classical Music), award-winning pianist Rebeca Omordia is an exciting virtuoso with a wide-ranging career as soloist, chamber musician, recording artist and artistic director.
Rebeca’s many recordings include the BBC Music Magazine Award-winning Piano Concerto by Errollyn Wallen, composed especially for her, with the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by John Andrews.
Rebeca Omordia has spent the last decade pioneering repertoire by African classical composers, she has been unearthing and recording compositions by some of the continent’s influential past and present composers. She has toured worldwide her piano solo programme African Pianism described as “wild and shimmering piano gems” (The Guardian) and “Appealing and pioneering in equal measure” (Gramophone).

Have you ever wondered how it is to be in an orchestra? The Friends of Orchestral Music (FOM) present soirees offering a unique opportunity to experience classical music up close in an informal setting, whilst also enjoying the splendours of a city view from the 11th floor of Bowmans with their signature wines, delicious canapes and extended conversations.

The first soiree for 2025 gives a rare opportunity to focus on musicians who are normally found at the back of the orchestra. Whilst a perception of brass and percussion might sometimes be 'loud' and 'banging', the instruments are far more diverse and complex and the Ubuntu Brass Quintet along with the Cape Town Philharmonic's Percussion Trio will introduce you to their world of music. These professional musicians have all been through the educational programmes that FOM Supports- from music centres such as Beau Soleiel and Hugo Lambrechts to the orchestral programmes of the CPYO and Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival which are highlighted through these events.

The evening also includes an introduction from the CPO's pre-concert talk hosts John Woodland and Albert Combrink. Sumptuous canapes and delicious wines follow with the chance to view the instruments and talk to the musicians.

Start time- Thursday 15 May: 6.30 for 7pm. Bowmans’ Cape Town Office, 11th floor, 22 Bree Street, Cape Town. Free Guest parking available inside Bowmans.