Teresa de Wit (mezzo-soprano) | Johan Ferreira (oboe) | Paul Ferreira (piano)Many have heard of the English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834), but how many people know Samuel Coleridge-Taylor — the English composer and conductor known in America as the “African Mahler”? Overcoming the constraints imposed by his race, Coleridge-Taylor became a celebrated classical composer and a beacon of hope for African people worldwide. This elegantly crafted programme of songs and chamber music celebrates the 150th anniversary of this critical, often underrated creative force. First performed as part of the North-West University Concert Series in October 2025, the programme showcases the remarkable range of Coleridge-Taylor’s compositional voice — from intimate art songs to richly textured chamber works — featuring the captivating combination of mezzo-soprano, oboe and piano. Come and discover a composer whose music deserves to be heard far and wide.
