St. Luke’s Chorale

The Chorale

A classical choral organisation devoted to excellent performance, meaningful collaboration and wider access to great choral music.

Identity

Excellence without exclusivity. Tradition without stagnation.

Formed in 2013 by Cape Town conductor and organist John Frans, St. Luke’s Chorale is a classical choir committed to presenting high-quality choral and orchestral music while widening access to sacred and classical repertoire.

Its work brings singers, instrumentalists and audiences together around carefully prepared choral concerts in Cape Town. The Chorale’s artistic ambitions are matched by a commitment to sustainability, community and the long-term cultivation of choral culture.

In performance

The work is collective.

Voices, strings, winds, keyboard and the acoustics of sacred space meet in the same musical moment.

Choir and instrumentalists gathered after a performance — The ensemble together

Choral singers performing with string players — Voices and strings

Choir performing with instrumental ensemble — Concert performance

Excellence

Preparation, musical discipline and respect for the score.

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Access

Creating meaningful opportunities for communities to encounter major choral repertoire.

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Continuity

Preserving choral tradition by teaching it, performing it and carrying it forward.

Explore the Chorale’s performance archive, discover its Cape Town concert history, or enquire about singing with St. Luke’s Chorale.