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The Choral Life 22 February 2026 - Yolanda Botha

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Conductor Yolanda Botha visited the Fine Music Radio studios to talk about her Canticum Novum concert choir and symphony orchestra who will present the South African debut of Dan Forrest's Jubilate Deo in two separate concerts on Saturday the 21st March 2026 in the Endler Hall and Sunday 22 March 2026 at the Dutch Reformed Church Welgelegen in Stellenbosch.
4 Mar English South Africa Music

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