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RISING STARS – YOUTH CONCERT 2026

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15h00 on Sunday 7 June 2026 at the Roodepoort Theatre.

The Rand Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Youth Concert is drawing near!

Tickets are now available at Webtickets, at R200 (adults); R180 (pensioners); and R150 (children under 12).

On Sunday afternoon 7th June 2026, at 15h00 at the Roodepoort Theatre, you will be able to hear the top picks of this year’s young and talented musicians, aged from nine to nineteen, performing with a full symphony orchestra’s accompaniment – a terrific and exciting achievement for them!

The programme will include works by Bach, Bruch, De Beriot, Godard, Grieg, Handel, Kreisler, Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Rogers & Hammerstein.

Carel studying the score of one of the works we're rehearsing
Carel Henn, studying a score before rehearsal recently.

Our young soloists and the members of the Rand Symphony Orchestra are enjoying rehearsing together, polishing their chosen works, each week, to ensure that they truly rise, as the young Stars they are, on Sunday afternoon, 7th June.

Conductor and Concert Master conferring before a rehearsal of the Grieg piano Concerto's 1st Movement - soloist Ziyu Peng warming up at he piano behind them.
Carel Henn, conferring with Concert Master, Ute Liebenberg, before rehearsing Grieg’s Piano Concerto’s First Movement. Soloist Ziyu Pen already at the piano in the background.
Conductor and Soloist Conferring during a rehearsal
Carel Henn, conferring with young flute soloist, Irma Ammann-van der Merwe, during a recent rehearsal

We know you and your musically-inclined children, nieces, nephews, parents, grandparents, friends and music teachers, will love the energy and enthusiasm which our young soloists bring to the marvelous music they are currently rehearsing with us, the members of the Rand Symphony Orchestra. 

Remember to book now, at Webtickets, to ensure your attendance at this fabulous showcase of wonderfully talented young musicians, performing with the Rand Symphony Orchestra.

Watch this page, our Instagram Page and our Facebook Page, for further information about this and future performances of the Rand Symphony Orcheestra.

 FUTURE 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