Crystal Children's Choir with South Africa Youth Choir - St. George's Cathedral

Saturday, 13 June, 16h | St. George's Cathedral (Cape Town)

Celebrated Conductor, Dr. Karl Chang, brings his internationally-acclaimed Crystal Children's Choir

With the South Africa Youth Choir | Phil Robinson, Choral Director

Venue Address:

St. George's Cathedral

5 Wale St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance start time

Crystal Children's Choir

Founded in 1994 in the San Francisco Bay Area, Crystal Children’s Choir serves young singers across three cities—Cupertino, Fremont, and San Jose—offering weekly rehearsals tailored to each child’s age and skill level. The choir has toured extensively throughout Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America, performing at renowned venues such as Beijing Concert Hall, Carnegie Hall, Davies Symphony Hall, St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Sydney Opera House, and Taipei National Concert Hall. Crystal has been honored to perform for major music organizations including ACDA (American Choral Directors Association), CMEA, MENC, and OAKE, earning recognition and awards at many international music festivals. In addition to its concert tours, the choir remains active in community engagement through a year-round outreach program. By fostering teamwork, discipline, and a deep appreciation for music, Crystal Children’s Choir seeks to enrich the lives of its choristers and cultivate excellence in choral singing for future generations. Renowned for its artistic discipline, cultural versatility, and youthful vitality, Crystal Children’s Choir offers a concert experience that is both musically sophisticated and deeply moving. Whether performing classical masterworks, contemporary compositions, or cross-cultural repertoire, Crystal brings a radiant sound and professional polish that leaves a lasting impression.For further information, see https://crystalchoir.org/.

About Dr. Karl Chang, Conductor

Dr. Karl Chang is the co-founder and serves as the president and conductor of Crystal Children’s Choir since 1994. Under his leadership, the choir has received invitations to perform at many National and International choral conventions and was recognized for its outstanding performance of repertoire rich in cultural diversity. Dr. Chang co-conducted the choir at the National and Divisional ACDA (American Choral Directors Association) conferences eight times and presented at the ACDA Interest Sessions. In 2014, Dr. Chang was invited as the Conductor of ACDA National Youth Honor Choir and appeared as a Guest Conductor of Carnegie Hall in 2015. Dr. Chang is also active in the choral field across Asia as a clinician and guest conductor for youth and collegiate choirs. Dr. Chang founded and conducted Ching Ching Chorus, a renowned 160-voice choir since 1981, and he continues to inspire people and help develop their love for singing. With a Doctor Degree of Education Leadership, he also earned an MBA and an M.S. in engineering. However, his passion and dedication for choral music have led him to pursue his lifelong dream of children’s music education.

South African Youth Choir

The SA Youth Choir is one of South Africa’s most dynamic and respected youth choral ensembles, based in Cape Town and celebrated for its vibrant performances, artistic excellence, and cultural diversity. The choir brings together exceptionally talented young singers from across South Africa, ranging roughly from 15 to 22 years old, representing the rich cultural tapestry of the nation. Under the artistic direction of Phil Robinson, a seasoned conductor and choral mentor, the choir has grown into an internationally recognized musical project that champions both excellence in performance and youth development through music. Robinson has been associated with the choir’s leadership since 2013, helping shape its artistic identity and international presence.