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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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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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