3 – 11 OCT 2026
Moederkerk-orrelweek: Hoog tyd vir hoogtrap With Arnold Miller, Winand Grundling, Mario Nell, Isabelle van Rensburg, Andrea Kaiser-Mitas, Zorada Temmingh Marches are one of the most popular types of organ works. Most likely because of their infectious rhythm and that are festive showcases for the power of the organ. Each programme contains at least two original […]
With Zorada Temmingh “The king of instruments”. “The box of whistles” as Temmingh’s frowning piano teacher referred to it. “The magnificent droning”. The organ is the subject of almost as many jokes as the viola. Keyboard or wind instrument? Mechanical, pneumatic, electric or digital? Does an organ pipe talk, sing or yell? Which pipe makes […]
Mario Nell Triumphant marches from the French organ tradition by Alfred Lefébure-Wély and Théodore Dubois are contrasted with Handel’s grand Passacagliaand Alexandre Guilmant’s peaceful Berceuse. Nell is the organist of the Toringkerk in Paarl and organ lecturer at the Conservatory in Stellenbosch.
Rooi4: Isabelle van Rensburgand Andrea Kaiser-Mitas The members of Rooi4 are both concert organists and have already performed individually during Organ Week. They present march duets by three American composers (Charles Callahan, Phil B Perry, and Martin Ellis), as well as a dance suite by the South African composer Jacobus Kloppers. They will also debut […]
Winand Grundling Three well-known and impressive marches by Bruce Steane, Alexandre Guilmant and René-Louis Becker are interspersed with a Bach fugue in the style of a lively gigue, and one of Grundling’s own chorale arrangements (‘All Nations, Clap Your Hands’). Grundling is the organist of the NG Church Stellenbosch-Welgelegen.
Zorada Temmingh Temmingh’s 40th year as organist of the Moederkerk is celebrated with marches from past and present. She plays two marches from her CDs (Father, Son, Holy Spiritand Abide with me), and performs new improvisations on Hallelujah hymns: from ‘…the old, old story’ to ‘forward…’ She will conclude with a fresh improvisation on a […]
With David Viviers Moffiemade its world premiere in London in 2024 to rave reviews, including a 5-star rating fromThe Guardian. This is a gripping, visceral exploration of identity, masculinity, repression, forbidden desire and the lasting scars of institutionalised violence. Set in the brutal world of the South African Defence Force in the 1980s, this stage […]
Join Andriette Georgiou,founder of cookie company Mondvol, for a fun, live baking experience filled with cookies, stories, tasting, and insider baking tips. Enjoy freshly baked treats, learn a few Mondvol secrets, in a warm, joyful atmosphere. Supported by Mondvol
Wealth managers Paul Roux and Ingrid Klückow present a discussion series for people who wish to approach financial decisions with greater insight and confidence. Each conversation is designed to make financial topics practical and relevant to real life. 8 OCT Where to Invest: South Africa vs Abroad?9 OCT How to Retire Tax Free10 OCT The […]
Wealth managers Paul Roux and Ingrid Klückow present a discussion series for people who wish to approach financial decisions with greater insight and confidence. Each conversation is designed to make financial topics practical and relevant to real life. 8 OCT Where to Invest: South Africa vs Abroad?9 OCT How to Retire Tax Free10 OCT The […]
Wealth managers Paul Roux and Ingrid Klückow present a discussion series for people who wish to approach financial decisions with greater insight and confidence. Each conversation is designed to make financial topics practical and relevant to real life. 8 OCT Where to Invest: South Africa vs Abroad?9 OCT How to Retire Tax Free10 OCT The […]
The value of silence and breath is increasingly recognised as essential for strengthening and nurturing spirituality. Enjoy a guided hike up Stellenbosch Mountain with Jan van Zyl, minister and mindfulness facilitator, and Naudé Jordaan, fitness specialist. The walk is undertaken in silence, although participants will take part in a meditation led by Jan. The mountain […]
