Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Linder Auditorium stage

Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) returns with a spring in its step for an early spring season of classical music gems.

According to artistic director Bongani Tembe, the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic (KZNPO) will be part of the performances.

“As a special treat, the popular annual joint concert with the KZNPO is also back to delight lovers of fine music. The JPO will have a stellar array of accomplished international conductors and soloists lined up for this season, as well as the cream of South African artistic talent which includes conductors Daniel Boico and Rebecca Tong.”

Tembe added the JPO’s World Symphony Series continues from August 25 to September 8 at 19:00 at the Linder Auditorium at Wits University, Parktown.

“The success of our winter season showed that Gauteng residents still have a healthy appetite for classical music and that the hunger for great music has grown more robust during the pandemic. We look forward to bringing audiences another season of beautiful music.”

The JPO kicks off the first night with dynamic Israeli American maestro Boico. On the programme for the evening are Jean Sibelius’s Concerto for violin in D minor, and a performance of Don Laka’s enchanting Like the moon (We shall rise again).

“Thursday, September 1, sees multi-award-winning South African pianist Schumann and the massed KZNPO and JPO musicians coming together to weave their magic under the baton of gifted Indonesian conductor Rebecca Tong. The programme includes Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Suite, George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances.”

The public can enjoy discounted rates for season tickets which are only available through the JPO office by emailing: info@jpo.co.za or calling 011 484 0446.

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