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The Choral Life 26 July 2026 - Levi Alexander

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The conductor of the Symphony Choir of Cape Town, Levi Alexander, made a visit to the Fine Music Radio studios to talk to Otto van der Walt about their upcoming concert performing Karl Jenkins' Stabat Mater. They will be joined by Herschel and SACS choirs, as well as the Stellenbosch University Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Windworx. Minette du Toit-Pearce will be the soloist. Levi also talked about conducting the recent G & S production of Pirates of Penzance.
27 Jul English South Africa Music

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