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Maretha Uys – first violinist and concertmaster with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra – takes a break from leading hikes on the mountain to draw us into the wonderful creative confines of Union House. Follow the music of Massenet’s Meditation from Thaïs as the camera moves through this historic building.
House Union Block – a wonderfully restored former warehouse – is the home of the Spier Arts Trust which aids social transformation through the arts via a number of projects including the Creative Block and the Qaqambile Bead Studio. Book a tour with Culture Connect.
Filmed by David Fanyane and Tamara MacLachlan.
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Tuba player Shaun Williams hides in the fabulous maze of rooms and corridors and ramparts at the Castle of Good Hope. Follow the music of Grieg’s ‘In the Hall of the Mountain King’ from Peer Gynt. You know you know it!
Built between 1666 and 1679, the Castle is the oldest surviving building in South Africa and many of its rooms have recently been restored. There’s something for everyone here, from military history to ceramics to film-location-spotting. Best of all, it’s just a great place to explore. Book a tour with Culture Connect.
Filmed by David Fanyane and Tamara MacLachlan.
Documentary filmmaker and photographer Nicky Newman captures a slice of life on the Sea Point promenade, with top SA saxophonist, Dan Shout and his band.
Dan Shout is perhaps best known as the saxophonist for the late South African icon Johnny Clegg. He also occasionally graces the Sea Point promenade where he performs either solo or with members of his band. If you cannot catch him at Sea Point, you may be able to see him perform at Fat Harry’s Jazz Jam, on Mondays.
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Follow the thunderous sounds of Bach’s Toccata through the historical NG Kerk – a thrilling performance by organist Stefan Lombard.
This Dutch Reformed Church (or NG Kerk) is a national monument, built in 1892. Its organ is an integral part of the church, and has 1164 pipes, including handpainted front pipes 54 horizontal trumpet valves. Book a tour with Culture Connect.
Filmed by David Fanyane and Tamara MacLachlan.
Sisa Mgauli – violinist for the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra – uses one of the City Hall’s lesser known spaces for a performance of Bach’s Allemande from Partita no. 2.
Follow the strains into the building, through the Mandela exhibition, and via the Council Chamber and the Auditorium to find him.
The Cape Town City Hall, built in 1905, was the site of Nelson Mandela’s first speech as a free man, just hours after his release from 27 years’ imprisonment. It now houses a permanent exhibition dedicated to Mandela, while the auditorium is the main performance space of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. Book a tour with Culture Connect.
Filmed by David Fanyane and Tamara MacLachlan.
The haunting strains of Debussy’s classic ‘Syrinx’ float across the Slave Market as Gabriele von Durckheim – flautist with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra – performs from within the historic Sir Herbert Baker building at 6 Spin St.
6 Spin St Restaurant & Gallery is run by restaurateur Robert Mulders, who often also hosts small concerts, workshops and private events. Book a tour with Culture Connect.
Filmed by David Fanyane and Tamara MacLachlan.
