The Choral Life - Leon Starker for the Mzansi Conductors Convention

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Leon Starker, who is the Programmes Director of the Mzansi Conductors Convention and also the conductor of the Cape Town Camerata, visited the Fine Music Radio studios. Otto van der Walt spoke to him about the convention and its importance in South Africa. They discussed various speakers who will be doing talks and master classes at the event.
4 Mar 2025 English South Africa Music

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