The JPO's Spring Season runs from Thu, Oct 24 – Thu, Nov 14, presenting an exciting four-week line-up of classical concerts that see the orchestra collaborating with leading local and international guest conductors and soloists. Expect masterpieces by the likes of Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Chopin alongside popular works by Dvořák, Brahms, and Bruch.
Season ticket holders will enjoy a discount of 10–25% on tickets. These can be obtained through the JPO offices, and ensure you get early access to seating and a free programme at each concert. Secure your seats for the Spring Season now at info@jpo.co.za, rosie@jpo.co.za or call +11 484 0446.
Alternatively, single-concert tickets for the Spring Season are available from R200 p.p. Book here.
Concert 1: Thu, Oct 24 at 19:30
This special gala opening of the Spring Season is a joint performance by the Johannesburg and KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestras. The gala stars two renowned artists: conductor Marcelo Lehninger, known for his musical intelligence and technical precision that enhances the essence of the music, and pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, celebrated for her captivating performances and interpretive skill.
Programme: Dvořák: Carnival Overture, Op. 92 | Chopin: Piano concerto No. 2, Op. 21 in f minor | Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
Guest soloist: Jeneba Kanneh-Mason (pianist)
Concert 2: Thu, Oct 31 at 19:30
The brilliant guest conductor Rebecca Tong is resident conductor of the Jakarta Simfonia Orchestra and artistic director of Ensemble Kontemporer. Tong is passionate about introducing Indonesian audiences to both classical and contemporary orchestral music. Her performances blend education and artistry, and she is constantly looking for ways to expand her repertoire. She's joined by Soyoung Yoon, who has been applauded as one of the greatest violinists of her generation.
Programme: Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture | Bruch: Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46 | Dvořák: Golden Spinning Wheel, Op. 109
Guest soloist: Soyoung Yoon (violin)
Concert 3: Thu, Nov 7 at 19:30
Rory Macdonald, a dynamic conductor known for his intellectual rigour and passionate engagement in both opera and concert performances, is conducting the orchestra for the third concert. His broad repertoire, spanning from Dowland to MacMillan, has fostered successful collaborations with top artists and production teams. Joining Macdonald is Russian-American classical pianist Olga Kern, who is widely recognised for her keen musicianship and glorious on-stage presence and technique.
Programme: Price: Symphony No. 1 | Tchaikovsky: Piano concerto No. 1, Op 23 in b-flat minor
Guest soloist: Olga Kern (piano)
Concert 4: Thu, Nov 14 at 19:30
The final programme of the JPO's Spring Season sees conductor Rebecca Tong take to the podium once more. Violinist Daniel Rowland and cellist Maja Bogdanovic, who were recently part of the 2024 Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival, are sure to delight orchestra enthusiasts with their masterful artistry.
Programme: Mozart: Don Giovanni Overture, K.527 | Brahms: Double concerto in A minor, Op.102 | Mendelssohn: Symphony No.3, Op. 56 in A minor, "Scottish"
Guest soloists: Daniel Rowland (violin) and Maja Bogdanovic (cello)
Book tickets for JPO's Spring Season at Linder Auditorium here.
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