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Picnic Concert, 6/9/2026. Family Friendly.

The Baton wll be Lifted At 15h00

on the Domus Dei Church Lawns, Blairgowrie

Whatever the weather, the show will go on!

Should it rain, we’ll move into the Church Hall, audience, picnic baskets and all, and keep the music going! This concert is too good to be missed!

Poster for Rand Symphony Orchestra's Picnic Concert, 6 September 2026

Tickets through Quicket , or at the Door on the day.

Full Price R200;

Pensioners R180;

Students R150;

Family Tickets (2 adults; 2 children over 12) R 600; 

Children under 12 – Free

Warmer days have arrived, and we are well into our preparations for the Rand Symphony’s annual picnic concert. As those of you who have attended this event before know, it is a family affair. Bring your snacks and drinks, put out a blanket on the Domus Dei Church Lawns, and relax in the highveld sun on Sunday afternoon 6 September, listening to local musicians play timeless classics.

However, should the weather turn nasty, we’ll move your picnic and our lovely programme of music into the Domus Dei Church Hall. The show will go on!

We look forward to welcoming you!

Programme:

Our opening work will have you feeling as if you’re riding the high seas – it is Felix Mendelssohn’s The Hebrides Overture (also known as Fingal’s Cave, Op. 26) and is is a vivid orchestral work inspired by the composer’s 1829 visit to the Hebrides islands off Scotland’s west coast. The music mimics the movement of the sea, with sometimes gently undulating tunes, at other times with rolling waves of sound. It is a wonderful example of the Romantic composers’ preoccupation with music that evokes the natural landscape.

Fingal’s Cave, Island of Staffa, Scotland by Thomas Moran, 1884-5, High Museum of Art. Wikimedia Commons

Beyond that we have a varied programme befitting a Springtime picnic. We are performing Ballet music from Gounod, a Strauss Horn Concerto performed by the talented Boitumelo Phaho, the Toy Symphony, (supposedly by Haydn, or Leopold Mozart, or Anonymous!), and music from My Fair Lady. Ulrich Snyman will be singing two well-known works. Other crowd pleasers such has Brahms’ Hungarian Dance no. 5 and Dvorak’s Slavonic Dance no. 1 will be performed under the baton of a new young conductor, Gerhard du Preez. We will round off the concert with the rousing Espana by Emmanuel Chabrier.

There will be no printed programmes, as each work will be announced before it is is played.

Original RSO LogoUpcoming Concerts:

 

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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Sponsor a Chair Initiative!

 

Carel Henn, communicating with the RSO
Carel Henn and Rand Symphony Orchestra Members, in rehearsal.

While rehearsing for our next two performances – a Variety Concert in Sasolburg at the Etienne Rossouw Theatre on 23rd August and our Picnic Concert at the Domus Dei Randburg Suid Church Grounds on 6th September – the Rand Symphony Orchestra is trialling a new initiative to offset some of the expenses of presenting concerts. As you are probably aware, concerts cost a large amount to put on: buying or renting music, venue hire, Conductor’s fees, Soloists’ fees and Concert Master’s fees. As we are a voluntary organisation we rely heavily on donations and membership fees.

We are inviting our supporters to sponsor a ‘chair’ in the orchestra for R1500 per concert. This would be a once-off donation. The money would go towards paying any extra players needed for the concert. Your name or business name would appear in our programme, highlighting to which position you have contributed.

If you are feeling very generous, we are also looking for sponsors for our professional soloists who perform with us. Here donations would need to be between R5000 and R10 000.

If a ‘chair’ sponsorship is too large an amount, rest assured no donation is too small. If you would like to support us in any way please email chair@randsymphony.co.za for queries regarding donations and sponsorships.

The Rand Symphony Orchestra has PBO Status with SARS and is able to issue 18A Tax Certificates to donors above a certain threshold
Upcoming Performances:
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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Well Done, Rising Stars!!!

Congratulations go to the wonderful young soloists who performed in the 2026 Rand Symphony Orchestra’s Youth Concert, held at the Roodepoort Theatre on Sunday afternoon, 7 June. They very generously gave of their time, talents and passion for music, to  our audience. Scroll down for more information and picturees of some of our soloists, taken as they performed.

Each one of you is a master of your instrument. You have shown us all that Beautiful Music lives on in the youth of today and will continue to bring joy to audiences for as long as your passion lasts, and is passed on to the next generation – and the next!

In order of performance, we thank the performers listed below, and their parents, families and teachers for all their support, and the work and time involved in bringing their music so beautifully to the public’s attention:

Bianke van Staden (Violin); Irma Ammann-van Der Merwe (Flute); Xander Yushu Singh (Piano); Arielle Lottering (Piano); Boitumelo Phaho (Piano); Ziyu Pheng (Piano); Henning Bouwer (Flute); Cynthia Wang (Violin); Philip Anspach (French Horn); Emily Mitas Violin); and Meldt van der Spuy (Violin).

Meldt van der Spuy performing at the 2026 RSO Youth Concert

Cynthia Wang performing at the RSO's 2026 Rising Stars Youth Concert

 

Irma Amman-van der Merwe Performing in the RSO's 2026 Rising Stars Youth Concert

Bianca van Standen playing violin at the RSO's 2026 Rising Stars Youth Concert

Xander Yushu-Singh performing with at the RSO's 2026 Rising Stars Youth Concert

Well done to you all and THANK YOU for your contribution to music, and a fabulous performance!

Look out for Boitumelo Phaho, playing the French Horn, and Ulrich Snyman, Baritone, at our Variety Concert in Sasolburg on 23 August 2026 and our Spring  Picnic Concert on 6 September. See details below in Upcoming Concerts in 2026 below.

Uptcoming Concerts in 2026:

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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RISING STARS – YOUTH CONCERT 2026

Banner - Rising Stars 2026

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
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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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Rising Stars are approaching!

Welcome to the autumn edition of the Rand Symphony Orchestra’s Newsletter. We are hard at work rehearsing for our upcoming Rising Stars concert.

This concert showcases the talent of young soloists from all over Gauteng. Auditions were held and the top performers were chosen. Each of the young stars will perform a movement from a concerto accompanied by a full symphony orchestra (us!) – a wonderful opportunity to gain this hard-to-come-by experience. The eight soloists range in age from ten years old to twenty-two!

The programme is varied and energising, from Elgar’s Cello Concerto to Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto, a Mozart flute concerto, a Bach violin concerto and a Ravel piano concerto you’ve probably never heard before! You are in for a treat of an afternoon. I promise you will leave in awe at what the youth of today are capable of, and probably not a small amount of shame that you spent your own youth skateboarding instead of practising your scales.

Please join us at the Roodepoort Theatre at 15h00 on the 8th of June for this special event. Tickets available through Webtickets. Adults: R200; Pensioners: R170; Children under 12: R130.

Please do share this with your friends, family and neighbours to support the development of young musicians in our city.

More about the Soloists:

Shiyu Qi (age 10) is a violinist from St Stithians who has been studying the violin for six years under Miro Chakaryan, Concertmaster at the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition to playing the violin, Shiyu also plays the piano. She performed as a soloist with the Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra in 2024. Shiyu won third place at the Hubert der Spuy National Music Competition 2023. She hopes to become a professional violinist. Outside of music, Shiyu has a wide range of interests, including ballet, swimming, mathematics, tennis, hockey, and coding.

Henning Bouwer (age 12) is a flautist from Jan Celliers Primary, where he has been studying the flute for four years with Sanri Naude. Henning also plays the violin and piano. He has participated in several competitions and has earned recognition as a finalist at the Hubert van der Spuy competition and the winner of the Victoria Bennett competition in 2024.

Yu Qing Peng (age 17) is a pianist from Saheti School, where he has been studying for 10 years under Olga Tsikhelashvili. Yu Qing has already earned significant accolades, including second place at the Atterbury National Piano Competition in 2024 and second place overall in the 2024 National Youth Music Competition, as well as being the Category Winner. He aims to pursue a career in music.

Christiaan Naudé (age 18) is a cellist from Monument Magnet School. He has been studying the cello for 10 years under Carel Henn, our Musical Director. Christiaan has performed as a soloist with the Rand Symphony Orchestra, the Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra, and the Simfonia Juventi. His musical accomplishments include winning the Roedean Music Competition, being runner-up at the Young Performers Award, and a semi-finalist at the Victoria Bebbett competition. Christiaan is committed to pursuing a career in music and enjoys playing tennis in his spare time.

Heinrich Sutton (age 18) is a pianist from Hoërskool Waterkloof, where he has been studying the piano for 10 years with Megan-Geo­­­ffrey Prins. Heinrich has performed as a soloist with the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra, the Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra, the Pretoria Symphony Orchestra, and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. His musical achievements include winning the Atterbury National Piano Competition in 2023 and the Hennie Joubert Competition in 2024. Heinrich plans to study Actuarial Sciences and Music, balancing his academic pursuits with a strong passion for the arts. He also plays the bass guitar in his spare time.

Marilize Diedericks (age 22) is an aspiring conductor who has been studying conducting for two years. Marilize also plays the violin and French horn. She has performed as a soloist with the Rand Symphony Orchestra, the Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra, and in the Pretoria Symphony Orchestra. She has also been the principal French horn for the University of Pretoria Symphony Orchestra and concertmaster of UP4strings. Marilize also enjoys singing in choirs, playing chamber music, and arranging music.

Jayden Li is a Grade 10 learner at St. John’s College, where he holds a Music Scholarship. He has studied cello under Carel Henn since 2016. Jayden has performed as a soloist with the Rand Symphony Orchestra (2019, 2022) and the Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra (2022, 2023). He was a semi-finalist in the Huber van der Spuy National Music Competition in 2022 and a finalist in 2023, where he received the Best Performance of a South African Composition and Best Performance of a Romantic Work in the third round. He was Runner-Up at the Victoria K. Bennet Competition in both 2022 and 2023. In 2023, he was awarded Grade 8 Cello with Distinction by Trinity College London. Most recently, he won second prize in the Strings Category at the 2024 Roedean Music Competition and was named Most Promising Candidate in Strings at the 2024 National Youth Music Competition in Stellenbosch.

Danelle Rautenbach is a first-year BMus student at the University of Pretoria, studying cello with Susan Mouton. She has played the cello for eight years and also studies piano. In 2024, she performed Elgar’s Cello Concerto as soloist with the FAK Youth Symphony Orchestra. Danelle has earned numerous accolades, including winning the Romantic Category at the 2023 Pretoria Eisteddfod and both the Baroque and Romantic categories in 2024. She aspires to a career as a soloist. In her free time, she enjoys running.

Annalou Herman is a flautist from Helpmekaar Kollege. She has been playing the flute for 10 years, studying under Sanri Naude. She also plays the piano and has performed as a soloist with both the Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra and FAK Youth Orchestra. She passed her Grade 7 flute examination with distinction. Annalou plans to pursue a career in music and enjoys horse riding and dancing in her spare time.

Upcoming concerts

Diarise these dates and subscribe to our news letter for more information on these upcoming, not-to-be-missed concerts.

Picnic Concert: 7 September, Domus Dei Church Lawns

Gala Concert: 23rd November 2025 at the Roodepoort Theatre

Would you like to join the orchestra?

Do you play an orchestral instrument, minimum Gr 7 level, and would like to perform classical music under the guidance of a professional conductor and featuring professional soloists, young rising stars and excellent choirs?

If so, contact us: join@randsymphony.co.za

There are no auditions: prospective members attend rehearsals on a trial basis, to enable us to assess your abilities and you, your enjoyment of the orchestral experience. If successful, you will be invited to join the orchestra as a full member.

Rehearsals are on Tuesdays, 19h30-22h00, in Blairgowrie with a tea/coffee break. Concerts are typically on Saturdays or Sunday afternoon/evening, 4 to 6 times a year.

Please note that the Rand Symphony Orchestra now has PBO Status with SARS and is able to issue 18A Tax Certificates to our Generous donors.

Please email chair@randsymphony.co.za for queries regarding donations and sponsorships – or pick up a Bequest Leaflet with your programme.

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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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Dvořák and Brahms

It is a new year, and how time has flown!  The orchestra started rehearsing again in earnest in January after a well-deserved break. We invite you to join us for our Autumn concert featuring cellist Susan Mouton who will perform the Dvořák Cello Concerto under the baton of our resident Conductor and Musical Director, Carel Henn.  The orchestra will also perform Symphony No. 1 by Brahms.  This ambitious programme reflects the vision and leadership of Carel and the hard work of the orchestra members to raise the standard of playing.  And this is just the start of 2023 – we have much more in store this year.

Programme:

  • Dvořák Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104, B. 191 (soloist Susan Mouton)
  • Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68

 

Information

  • Date: Sunday, 12 March 2023
  • Time: 15h30
  • Tickets:
    • Adults: R180
    • Pensioners:R160
    • Students/Scholars: R120
    • Children under 12: free

Online bookings are encouraged and can be made via Quicket. Click here to book .

Limited tickets will also be available at the door on the day. We are now able to accept credit card payments.

  • Venue:

Trinity House Randpark Ridge, 23 Knoppiesdoring Street, Randpark Ridge

About the soloist

Susan Mouton grew up in Durban, where she began cello lessons at the age of 10. She studied at the University of Pretoria under Professor Gerard van de Geest. Here she was the recipient of the Pretorium Trust bursary on three occasions, as well one of the winners of the Unisa SA Music Scholarship. During her studies she often appeared as soloist with the University Orchestra, and in 1981 she was one of the soloists in the CAPAB Music Festival. After she graduated, she joined the National Symphony Orchestra in 1983, and was appointed Principal cellist in 1987. She studied with Marian Lewin while completing her Performer’s Diploma at Wits University, and was one of the winners of the Unisa Overseas Study Bursaries in 1987, which she used to spend three months attending master classes in Europe with a number of esteemed cellists, including Arto Noras, William Pleeth, Johannes Goritski and Wolfang Laufer. She was also fortunate enough to attend a Cello Congress in Washington at this time, where she was able to meet one of her heroes, Mstislav Rostropovich. Since 2000 she has been Principal cellist of the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra. in addition to her orchestral playing, she is active as a chamber musician, and is thrilled to have joined the Wits trio in the past few years. Together with her husband, Miroslav Chakaryan, she is also a member of the JPO quartet, and in 2022 became a member of the newly formed Take 4 piano quartet. In 2001, she was on the jury for the National String Competition, and in 2010, she was honoured to be chosen as the only South African string specialist on the jury for the International String Competition. This honour was again hers in 2022, when she was once again on the jury for the 6th International String competition.

 

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November Gala Concert

The Rand Symphony Orchestra, with the support of The Rupert Music Foundation and under the baton of Carel Henn, will present our Gala Concert for this year at the Linder Auditorium. We are delighted to be performing again at this wonderful venue.

Landi Schaap, Soloist
Landi Schaap, Soloist

The programme will consist of Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, The Variations (on a Theme by Paganini) by Rachmaninov, with soloist Landi Schaap, and Elgar’s Enigma Variations – a beautiful programme for which we are currently rehearsing. We know you will enjoy it as much as we do!

Tickets are available from Quicket (click here) or at the door.

Adults: R180
Seniors and Students: R150
Children under 12: R120
Groups of 10 or more : R160 per ticket

For School Group Bookings at a much discounted rate, please contact us by e-mail (tickets@randsymphony.co.za ) call or Whatsapp – 0835593156.

The Restaurant next to the Auditorium will be open before the performance and during interval.

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

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Autumn Concert

We invite you to join us for our Autumn concert featuring violinist Jonathan Mayer who will perform Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto.

Our Wonderful conductor, Carel Henn, will once again hold the baton, and the members of the Rand Symphony Orchestra whilst playing for ‘The Love of Music’, will also be playing in the hopes of peace throughout the world.

Programme:

  • Rimsky-Korsakov Easter Overture
  • Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto (soloist Jonathan Mayer)
  • Mozart Symphony No 35 (‘The Haffner’)

 

Information

  • Date: Sunday, 27 March 2022
  • Time: 15h30
  • Tickets:
    • Adults: R180
    • Pensioners:R150
    • Students/Scholars: R120
    • Children under 12: free

Online bookings are encouraged and can be made via Quicket. Click here to book .

Limited tickets will also be available at the door on the day. We are now able to accept credit card payments.

  • Venue:

Trinity House Randpark Ridge, 23 Knoppiesdoring Street, Randpark Ridge

About the soloist

Jonathan (27) has a Licentiate in Music Performance for Violin from ABRSM (2017). He started playing the violin in 2003, and plays on a Galea violin.

He began violin lessons in Durban with Atina Petrova, and in 2009, after moving to Johannesburg, started lessons with Irene Tsoniff. In 2015 Jonathan studied under Prof. Farida Bacharova at the University of Cape Town, and in 2016 returned to Johannesburg to continue his studies with Irene Tsoniff.

Jonathan attended the New Virtuosi International Violin Masterclass course in Italy 2014, studying under Russian violinist Professor Felix Andrievsky of the Royal College of Music; and England 2017, studying under violinists Professor Ani Schnarch of the Royal College of Music, and Yin Ke of Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore.

The recipient of numerous awards and prizes including the runner-up to the finals of the UNISA national strings competition (2021), and finalist in the ATKV-Musiq (2017) and Artscape (2013).

He has performed throughout South Africa as a soloist including theKZNPO’s Young Performers 2009, the JPO’s Youth Concerto Festival 2010 and 2011, the South African Tattoo 2012 and 2013; the KZNPO National Youth Concerto Festival 2014; the South African National Youth Orchestra Britten Double Concerto for Violin and Viola 2016, and Kutlwano Masote’s Mediterranean Classics at Nirox 2017.

He has been concert master of several orchestras including the KZN Youth Orchestra guest appearance at the Stellenbosch Chamber Music Festival 2009, and for the same Festival’s ‘Concert Orchestra 2009’; the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra 2010 to 2014, and concert master for the South African National Youth Orchestra at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown 2013.

Jonathan currently plays for the JPO as well as The JPO String Quartet. He regularly performs with numerous ensembles, orchestras and groups, across various musical genres, and contracts as a session musician.

Note on the programme.

This programme was decided on and put together last year, pre-dating the current conflict in Eastern Europe by more than six months. The Rand Symphony Orchestra is a Non-Profit Company, now registered as a PBO, who play together “For the Love of Music”. We have no political agenda. We cannot, at this proximity to the performance, move away from the exquisite works that were chosen then. These works in no way reflect any political ideals, but are exquisite music, which we know will bring peace of mind to those who listen to it.

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