The Heydeburg Orchestra will present Karoo Kronkels at NG Kerk Walmer on 1 August 2026, bringing together established soloists, school choirs and the musical legacy of acclaimed South African composer Professor Chris Lamprecht.
Gqeberha audiences can look forward to an afternoon of Afrikaans music when Karoo Kronkels takes place at NG Kerk Walmer in Fifth Avenue on Saturday, 1 August 2026.
Presented by the Heydeburg Orchestra, the concert will celebrate Afrikaans art song, also known as Kunslied, while highlighting the contribution of Professor Chris Lamprecht as one of South Africa’s leading composers and academics.
What is Karoo Kronkels?
Karoo Kronkels is a concert built around Afrikaans music, orchestral performance and local participation.
The programme aims to celebrate the richness of Afrikaans musical traditions while introducing audiences to the work and influence of Professor Chris Lamprecht.
The production also represents a collaboration between the Heydeburg Orchestra, the artistic legacy of Professor Lamprecht and the Afrikaanse Taal- en Kultuurvereniging, better known as the ATKV.
Who is Professor Chris Lamprecht?
Professor Chris Lamprecht is widely recognised for his contribution to South African music as a composer, conductor, academic and teacher.
His work has played an important role in the development of Afrikaans art music, particularly through compositions that combine classical traditions with distinctly South African influences.
Karoo Kronkels will place this legacy at the centre of the programme, giving local audiences an opportunity to experience music connected to his body of work.
Who will be performing?
The concert will feature a mix of soloists and school choirs.
Performers include:
- Lucretia Sikwebu
- Karika Louw
- James van der Merwe
- Astra Primary School Choir
- Newton Park Primary School Choir
- Andrew Rabie High School Choir
The involvement of local school choirs adds a community-focused element to the concert and gives young singers the opportunity to perform alongside more established artists and musicians.
What audiences can expect
Karoo Kronkels is expected to combine orchestral music, solo vocal performances and choral arrangements in a programme centred on Afrikaans Kunslied.
The concert should appeal to classical music lovers, Afrikaans music enthusiasts, families and supporters of local school arts programmes.
It also offers audiences an opportunity to learn more about the work of a prominent South African composer while supporting musicians and young performers from Nelson Mandela Bay.
Event details
Event: Karoo Kronkels
Date: Saturday, 1 August 2026
Time: 14:30
Venue: NG Kerk Walmer, Fifth Avenue, Walmer, Gqeberha
Tickets: From R120
Contact and booking information should be confirmed directly with the organisers.
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