Classical Music Concert in Cape Town Commemorates the 107th Anniversary of Poland Regaining Independence

08.11.2025

A classical music concert was organize in Cape Town on 8 November 2025 to celebrate Polish Independence Day.

Concert, a man in black clothes plays piano, group of 7 guests sitting and listening to the music, two empty chairs in the middle of the row, 3 big red flowers to the right and three flags (SA, Poland and EU) to the left

Ms. Joanna Majksner-Pińska, publisher of the monthly "Dwukropek" and pianist, organizes annual musical events in Cape Town, linked to the celebration of National Independence Day. As in previous years, this year's concert promoted Polish musical initiatives for Cape Town music lovers and the Polish community. The November concerts also form part of the ongoing cultural exchange between South Africa and Poland. The performers in the November 11th concert program are usually students or graduates of South African music schools. This year, Isaac van der Merwe, a representative of the younger generation of South African pianists, also took to the piano. The concert took place in the auditorium of Westerford High School in Cape Town. Approximately 50 spectators attended.

Consul R. Rusiecki and his wife participated in the event. In his speech, he shared his reflections on Poland's Independence Day with the gathered audience.

Photos: Joanna Majksner-Pińska/"Dwukropek"

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Group of 4 people, 2 women and two men,standing and talking in foyer, women wear dresses with the floral patter, men wear suits

Group of people talking, at the back a poster with the drawing of Piano and title: Music fund

A man in a dark suit and the glasses delivers the speech, behind him there is a piano