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Announcemets of past performances given by the Rand Symphony Orcheestra.

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Thank You’s, after our Classically Romantic Concert

Musical Director and Conductor of the Rand Symphony Orchestra, Carl Henn
Carel Henn, the RSO’s Musical Director and Resident Conductor

On Sunday 15th March 2026, The Rand Symphony Orchestra presented their Classically Romantic Concert to a full and enthusiastic audience at the Roodepoort Theatre. Our grateful thanks to our Conductor and Musical Director, Carel Henn, for a season of enjoyable and successful rehearsals, and a terrific programme and exellent conducting on the day of the performance!

Soloists for Classically Romantic.
Violinist Camelia Onea (right) and Violist Violeta Mijlkovic (left).

Our outstanding soloists, Camelia Onea and Violeta Mijlkovic, performed the Mozart Sinfonia Concertante beautifully, accompanied by the Orchestra.

The Orchestra, tuning before their performance on 15th March 2026. Video by Orchestra Member Sarah Hardman.

For further photos taken at the Concert, see our Gallery.

The Orchestra Members shone in their performances of Beethoven’s Fedelio Overture and Schumann’s Symphony Number 4 – and enjoyed every moment of the performance!

Thank you to our wonderful audience, who applauded as often and as much as possible, and gave us a standing ovation at the end of the concert!

Last, but not least, our thanks to the Roodepoort Theatre, its Manager and Staff for their assistance.

Upcoming Performances:

7 June 2026 Roodepoort Theatre   Rising Stars Youth Concert
23 August 2026 Ettienne Roussouw Theatre, Sasolburg Variety Concert
6 September 2026 Domus Dei Church Lawns, Macolm or Jean Roads, Blairgowrie Picnic Concert (Variety)
15 November 2026 Roodepoort Theatre Gala Concert
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Gala Concert, 2025

The Rand Symphony Orchestra invites you to their Gala Orchestra Concert on Sunday afternoon 23 November 2025 at 15h30 at the Roodepoort Theatre, Christiaan De Wet Road, Roodepoort.  Tickets, at R200, R180 for pensioners and R150 for students, are available through Webtickets.

Carel Henn and the Star, awarded to him and the Rand symphony Orchestra by the Roodepoort Theatre on 24 September 2025.
Carel Henn and the Rand Symphony Orchestra are honoured to have received this Star, awarded to us by the Roodepoort Theatre on 24 September 2025.

This highly anticipated concert will be conducted by Maestro Carel Henn and features a captivating programme of Romantic masterpieces.

Experience the grandeur of Brahms, the brilliance of Borodin, and the artistry of Rudolf Geldenhuis, all in one exceptional afternoon of music.

Rudolf Geldenhuis, Soloist
Rudolf Geldenhuis, Soloist

 

 

 

The programme also includes Alexander Borodin’s Symphony No. 2 in B minor, a vibrant and heroic piece filled with rich melodies and Russian character.

Under the direction of Carel Henn, the Rand Symphony Orchestra continues its tradition of delivering powerful and inspiring performances to audiences around Gauteng.

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Our Spring Concert – The warm weather is coming!

Dear supporters of the Rand Symphony Orchestra,

Thank you for your support this year. While it is still cold outside, we are hard at work preparing for our Spring Picnic Concert, which promises to be a relaxing day out with the whole family!

Join us on Sunday 7th September 15h00 on the Domus Dei Church Lawns, 30 Jean road, Blairgowrie, for an afternoon of music.

Tickets are on sale at Quicket from R 120 – R 180 and kids under 12 are free.

Bring your picnic blankets, snacks, and the whole family to enjoy a live performance. From classical favourites to popular tunes, the concert offers something for everyone. It’s a casual, family-friendly event that celebrates music, community, and nature.

The perfect opportunity to introduce your kids or grandkids, nieces and nephews to symphonic music.

As a non-profit, we rely on our supporters to spread the word about our events. To boost our ticket sales, please do share this information on your school and community WhatsApp groups, forward it to friends and family, or print it out and put it on your workplace fridge. It all helps!

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Rousing Romantics Concert

Our first concert of this year will be on the 16th of March, under the baton of our resident conductor and musical director, Carel Henn. Our programme of “rousing romantics” promises to be an afternoon well-spent, listening to spirited music, filled with passion.

Click on the link to book: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1547125135

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Fantasy finale

Our final concert for 2024 takes place this Sunday, 27 October at the Linder Auditorium at 15h30.  The concert will feature the Jeppe High School for Girls choir, orchestra and music staff, the Rand Symphony Orchestra, the Drakensberg Old Boys Choir, the Potchefstroomse Mannekoor and four incredible soloists; Dominique Deysel, Linelle Wimbles, Theunis Botha and the incomparable Timothy Moloi.

The audience can look forward to a selection operatic arias, popular light classical music and musicals showcasing the talents of our professional singers, choirs and orchestra.

Our resident conductor, Carel Henn will direct the orchestra and mass choir in Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy, which is part piano concerto and part choral spectacular.  Dr Elize Kruger, Head of Music at the school is the featured soloist.  Guest conductor Andrew Pallet, music teacher at Jeppe, will conduct the choir and orchestra in a number of items.

Tickets are available on Quicket or at the door but we suggest you book online to avoid disappointment.  Click here to book now!

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Spring Picnic 2024

The first signs of Spring have arrived. Birds are singing just before sunrise, the early morning chill is starting to subside and the afternoons are warming pleasantly. September is around the corner and we invite you to join us at the Domus Dei church lawns in Blairgowrie for an afternoon of music with your friends, family and the Rand Symphony Orchestra.

Our featured soloist, Braam Van Tonder will showcase the trumpet as solo instrument with his performance of the Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra by Oskar Böhme. Braam is a driven trumpeter specialising in performance, conducting and teaching in Pretoria, Johannesburg and as far afield as Grey College in Bloemfontein.

The orchestra, under the baton of Carel Henn, will entertain with a programme of polkas, waltzes and music from stage and screen that promises to pair exceedingly well with a plate of savoury snacks and glass (or 2) of wine.

We invite you to bring a picnic basket, cooler box, blanket and/or chairs and spend the afternoon with beautiful music in a family-friendly setting. Book on Quicket (Click here).

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Rising Stars Youth Concert

The Rand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Carel Henn proudly presents its annual youth concert, “Rising Stars.” The concert takes place on Sunday 9 June at The Roodepoort Theatre and promises to be an unforgettable afternoon of musical brilliance.

The concert will feature a dynamic repertoire which includes composers from the Baroque era through to Late Romantic, with the likes of Vivaldi, Handel, Mozart, Bruch and Tchaikovsky. The soloists will be playing various instruments from violin, to flute, clarinet, piano and voice. The age of the soloists range from 8 – 19 years old.

“Rising Stars” shines a spotlight on the exceptional abilities of budding musicians from our community and celebrates the incredible talent and dedication of young musicians. We are honored to provide a platform for them to share their passion with our audience.

Tickets for “Rising Stars” will soon be available for purchase from Roodepoort theatre or Webtickets. Join us for an enchanting afternoon of music!

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Mozart and more!

And so we have reached 2024!  May our loyal supporters have a successful and healthy year ahead.

The orchestra is about to resume rehearsals this coming week. Our next concert will be at the Roodepoort Theatre, on 17 March 2024.

Titled “Mozart and More“, this concert features Camelia Onea (pictured) performing the Mozart Violin Concerto no. 5.  Camelia is a graduate of the George Enesco Academy in Bucharest, and is currently Concert Master of the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra. She is one of the top violinists in South Africa, and appears regularly as soloist, chamber musician and recording artist.

The programme also includes the Rosamunde Overture by Schubert and Symphony no. 8 by Antonín Dvořák. 

As usual, the orchestra will be under the baton of our resident conductor and Musical Director, Carel Henn.

Tickets prices are R200 for adults, R170 for pensioners and students, and R130 for children under 12.  Bookings are through WebTickets – click here to book.

 

 

 

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Christmas Concert with Linelle Wimbles and Wolfgang Visser

The year is fast coming to a close, and what better way to finish a spectacular year of music than with our first ever Christmas Concert.

We invite you to join the orchestra in festive spirit with a  varied programme of Christmas themed music from the baroque to classical, as well as traditional and contemporary Christmas songs and carols with a symphonic twist.  The featured guest soloists are soprano Linelle Wimbles and violinist Wolfgang Visser who will bring an extra touch of brilliance to the  concert.

This heart-warming Christmas concert promises an evening of musical brilliance and festive spirit that will leave you with cherished memories.

Bring your family and friends, and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year together with us.

Event Details:

Date: 26 November 2023

Time: 15:00

Venue: Domus Dei Hall, 30 Jean Road, Blairgowrie, Randburg

Tickets are available on Quicket (click here to book) or at the door.  (Seats are limited)
Adults:R180, Pensioners/Students: R150, Children under 12: R120
Event duration: Approx. 90mins

 

Linelle Wimbles and Wolfgang Visser