Johannesburg Musical Society
More Than 100 Years of Beautiful Music
Since 1902 the Johannesburg Musical Society has presented Johannesburg audiences with a range of superb concerts.
The Johannesburg Musical Society’s latest selection of concerts will showcase 5 top class performances, ranging from superb violinists and virtuoso pianists to fine chamber ensembles. This new season will run from November 2024 into 2025.
Join concert goers and lovers of fine music in the Linder Auditorium in Parktown, Johannesburg. Enjoy a glass of wine and relax as you listen to music played by the international performers who are currently exciting audiences in the concert halls of Europe, Russia, China and Japan. You’ll also be able to enjoy performances by the finest of our own South African performers.
To make the concerts as accessible as possible, the Society has opted to keep ticket prices constant at R250 per concert for those who subscribe for the full season of 5 concerts, and R350 per ticket for non-members. As an added benefit, members also receive a free programme at each concert. The Society looks forward to sharing the experience and love of good music with you.
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE FOR THE SEASON: R1250 per person paid to Johannesburg Musical Society, Standard Bank, Account Number: 001 805 908. Please send POP to info@jms.org.za. And do remember to add your name to the payment.
BOOKING FOR SINGLE CONCERTS : https://www.jms.org.za/tickets
ALL CONCERTS TAKE PLACE IN THE LINDER AUDITORIUM, ST ANDREWS ROAD, PARKTOWN
For enquiries regarding bookings contact Avril on info@jms.org.za or Herman on WhatsApp 083 228 2917.
Please state which concert you wish to book for.
Please contact us if you have any queries.
AVRIL 082 920 5216 or HERMAN 083 228 2917.
CONCERT 2
SUNDAY 19 JANUARY 2025 at 15:00
GEORGE HARLIONO piano
British pianist GEORGE HARLIONO comes to us fresh from winning the Silver Medal at Moscow’s XVII Tchaikovsky Competition. A prize-winner since age 16, he has been a winner at the Gina Bachauer Piano Competition, the Dinu Lipatti Piano Competition, the Royal Overseas League Music Competition and the Grand Piano Competition Moscow. His busy concert career has seen him performing in esteemed venues such as the Wigmore Hall, the Berlin Philharmonie Kammermusiksaal, the Royal Albert Hall and the Chicago Symphony Centre.
Programme :
Rameau : Les Tendres Plaintes, LesTourbillons, Les Cyclops, Les Sauvages
Chopin : Nocturne Op. 48 No 1
Ballade No 1
Ballade No 2
Beethoven : Sonata Op.27 No 2 (“Moonlight”)
Tchaikovsky : Dumka
Stravinsky : Firebird Suite
Book your tickets on the JMS website at: https://www.jms.org.za/tickets/
The Linder box office opens for ticket sales at 14:00. Credit cards accepted.
More details about the JMS from Avril on 082 920 5216 or Herman on 083 228 2917.
MEMBERS
MEMBERS : R1250 pp for 5 concerts (ie.R250 per concert)
Members also receive a free programme at each concert.
SUBSCRIPTIONS : JOHANNESBURG MUSICAL SOCIETY
STANDARD BANK, ACCOUNT NUMBER 001 805 908
PROOF OF PAYMENT TO info@jms.org.za
Membership comes with the advantage of cheaper seats.
Becoming a member saves you enormously on ticket prices.
NON-MEMBERS
Booking for individual concerts:
A BLOCK SEATS : R350 per seat
Please contact us if you have any queries.
AVRIL 082 9205 216 or HERMAN 083 228 2917
CONCERT 1
SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2024 at 15:00
TRIO DAMATO
DANIEL ROWLAND violin
MAJA BOGDANOVIC cello
ANTHONY HEWITT piano
Made up of three exceptional musicians, the DAMATO TRIO is led by international violinist DANIEL ROWLAND. As well as his remarkable solo career, he is a passionate chamber musician. MAJA BOGDANOVIC has an international career as concerto soloist and has been lauded for her ‘seductive playing’. ANTHONY HEWITT is regarded as one of the UK’s finest musicians and is the founder of the important Ulverston International Music Festival. TRIO DAMATO presents a uniquely varied programme.
Programme:
Beethoven : Trio in D , Opus 70 No 1 (‘Ghost’)
Jean Sibelius : Water Droplets
Peteris Vaskes : Castillo Interior
Tchaikovsky : Autumn
Debussy : La mer (arr Sally Beamish)
Astor Piazzolla : Winter
Book your tickets on the JMS website at: https://www.jms.org.za/tickets/
Cash only at the Linder box office, from one hour before the start of the concert.
More details about the JMS from Avril on 082 920 5216 or Herman on 083 228 2917.
CONCERT 2
SUNDAY 19 JANUARY 2025 AT 15:00
GEORGE HARLIONO piano
British pianist GEORGE HARLIONO comes to us fresh from winning the Silver Medal at Moscow’s XVII Tchaikovsky Competition. A prize-winner since age 16, he has been a winner at the Gina Bachauer Piano Competition, the Dinu Lipatti Piano Competition, the Royal Overseas League Music Competition and the Grand Piano Competition Moscow. His busy concert career has seen him performing in esteemed venues such as the Wigmore Hall, the Berlin Philharmonie Kammermusiksaal, the Royal Albert Hall and the Chicago Symphony Centre.
Progamme:
Rameau : Les Tendres Plaintes, LesTourbillons, Les Cyclops, Les Sauvages
Chopin : Nocturne Op. 48 No 1
Ballade No 1
Ballade No 2
Beethoven : Sonata Op.27 No 2 (“Moonlight”)
Tchaikovsky : Dumka
Stravinsky : Firebird Suite
Book your tickets on the JMS website at: https://www.jms.org.za/tickets/
Cash only at the Linder box office, from one hour before the start of the concert.
More details about the JMS from Avril on 082 920 5216 or Herman on 083 228 2917.
CONCERT 3
TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
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Programme :
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Book your tickets on the JMS website at: https://www.jms.org.za/tickets/
The Linder box office opens for ticket sales at 14:00. Credit cards accepted.
More details about the JMS from Avril on 082 920 5216 or Herman on 083 228 2917.
CONCERT 4
TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
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Programme :
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Book your tickets on the JMS website at: https://www.jms.org.za/tickets/
The Linder box office opens for ticket sales at 14:00. Credit cards accepted.
More details about the JMS from Avril on 082 920 5216 or Herman on 083 228 2917.
CONCERT 5
TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
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Programme :
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Book your tickets on the JMS website at: https://www.jms.org.za/tickets/
The Linder box office opens for ticket sales at 14:00. Credit cards accepted.
More details about the JMS from Avril on 082 920 5216 or Herman on 083 228 2917.
HISTORY
The Johannesburg Musical Society holds a special place in the hearts of music-lovers. The oldest music society in South Africa, it can trace its birth date right back to 1902, when Edward VII had just ascended the throne of England and the Anglo-Boer war had just ended.
For well over 100 years it has held a unique place in South African musical history, presenting the world’s most renowned solo and chamber performers, and also serving as a platform on which our own country’s most impressive talents are presented to the wider public.
The Johannesburg Musical Society has an appreciative and extremely loyal audience, and has been served – since its inception – by some illustrious names who have willingly given their time and skills to the Society. The Earl of Athlone served as its President, Sir Lionel Philips was its Vice-President and Major-General Baden-Powell (of scouting fame) was an early enthusiastic patron of the Society.
The Johannesburg Musical Society continues – 108 years after its inception – to ensure that its audience members enjoy the very best of both established and emerging talent, thus maintaining its tradition of excellence.
However, if the Society were to rely only on ticket sales and membership fees, there would not be enough funds to offer the superb variety which it brings to you. The Society is also assisted by its advertisers, as well as gifts and donations from concerned and committed parties, whose generosity makes it possible for the Society to plan a varied and exciting programme each year.
Why don’t you consider helping us to continue this proud tradition? You might think of placing an ad in the Society’s programmes, or you might assist by making a donation or even setting up a trust or foundation that will fund an annual concert. The Society is registered as a non-profit organisation, and all donations are exempt from donations tax.
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