Inside the Orchestra Fundraising Soiree

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 2nd soiree for 2025 celebrates the new generation of young musicians helped by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. FMR presenter John Woodland, who gives the CPO's pre-concert talks will open the proceedings and talk about youth in music to rising star soloist and chamber pianist Gerhard Joubert, and also the CPO's Youth Education and Development Manager - John Minnaar-Msimang. Music will come from the CPYO's Wind Quintet and solo piano from Gerhard Joubert. Following this is a sumptuous canape supper, delicious wines and a chance to talk to the musicians.

Thanks to the generous support of Bowmans, Ian Burgess-Simpson Pianos and Bill van Rensburg, the Friends of Orchestral Music are able to bring you these unique evenings in order to raise much needed funds for the upliftment and development of orchestral music and musicians across Cape Town.

Limited tickets for the intimate event are available at a price of R600 per person. Meetup members pay a special price of R500 - with all proceeds going to projects of the Friends of Orchestral Music. Email me at info@fomct.com for bank details

Start time- Thursday 14 August: 6.30 for 7pm. Bowmans’ Cape Town Office, 11th floor, 22 Bree Street, Cape Town. Free Guest parking available inside Bowmans.

If you have any queries please whatsapp me on 0846821337. These events are also perfect for solo travellers to attend.