On 16 and 17 November, Johan de Villiers will conduct two performances in the Endler Hall, Stellenbosch, of the oratorio Elijah composed by Felix Mendelssohn. As soloists will appear the celebrated singers Brittany Smith (soprano), Minette du Toit-Pearce (mezzo), Siphe Mdena (tenor) and Conroy Scott (baritone), the latter in the title role of Elijah.

The 100-strong choir will consist mainly of ex-Libertas Choir members, but supplemented by several other talented choral singers from across the Western Cape. The orchestra of 45 professional musicians will have as concert master Petri Salonen, with Zorada Temmingh providing the organ accompaniment.