JMS - Johannesburg Musical Society

2020 is an auspicious year; musicians and music-lovers all over the world will be celebrating the 250th year since the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven - a universal genius who transformed the musical universe. Beethoven's great spirit sought to encompass the ideals of the French Revolution and the new spirit of humanism that was sweeping the world in which he lived. His music, passionate and personal, reveals the power that music has to convey the deepest emotions as well as a philosophy of life.

This year, the Johannesburg Musical Society joins with the global music community in featuring much of Beethoven's music. However, our listeners will still enjoy programmes that are varied and which feature the music of other composers. As always, the Johannesburg Musical Society offers up a veritable feast of music, performed by superb artists from all over the world.

Join music-lovers in the Linder Auditorium, St Andrews Road, Parktown - Johannesburg's most popular hall - to hear the superb classical concerts presented by the Johannesburg Musical Society.

Here, in the comfort of the Linder, you can sit back and listen to masterful performances by artists from all over the world. Secure parking is yet another advantage offered by this venue, and you can also enjoy a glass of pre-concert wine or an excellent cappuccino and a slice of cake in the adjoining 27 Degrees Café, where you can also partake of an excellent pre-concert dinner.

All Johannesburg Musical Society concerts are open to the public, who may buy tickets at the box office or pre-book them through Computicket. However, if you become a subscriber you'll enjoy the privilege of a permanent and pre-allocated seat at each concert as well as a free programme. A further benefit is that, as a member of the JMS, you'll be paying up to R45 less per ticket.

Simply fill in the feed-back form on this website and send it to us. We will contact you immediately to assist you in becoming a member.

Alternatively, telephone 011 728 5492 for help.

Charl du Plessis Trio

Sunday 7 November: 16:00

THE PERCY BANESHIK MEMORIAL CONCERT

The concert will feature the charismatic Charl du Plessis Trio, playing a specially designed programme that moves from Beethoven, through Albeniz, Piazzolla, Rodrigues and more, showcasing Charl's usual blend of fine musicality and good humour.

The concert will be approximately one hour in length, with no interval. Since the Linder is a vast space, there is plenty of room for social distancing, and all audience members will be masked. There will be no reserved seats, but the JMS asks people to make sure that there are two empty seats on either side of them.

Seats are R200 each. A deposit into the bank account of the Johannesburg Musical Society and a proof of payment advice will serve to secure your seats. Payments will be acknowledged.

Details as follows:

Bank : Standard Bank
Account Name : Johannesburg Musical Society
Account Number : 001 805 908
Proof of Payment : info@jms.org.za

For more info: 011 728 5492 or Herman on 083 228 2917.

Calendar 2021:

Please browse through our 2021 season at your leisure!

1. ANMARI VAN DER WESTHUIZEN cello and ANNEKE LAMONT piano
Saturday 18 April : 16:00

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10. Charl du Plessis Trio
Sunday 7 November : 16:00

THE PERCY BANESHIK MEMORIAL CONCERT

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All Johannesburg Musical Society concerts are open to the public, who can book at Computicket. But remember, that if you're a member, you pay far less for tickets and you also have the privilege of preferential booking and a free programme.

For more info telephone 011 728 5492 or e-mail us.

Thanks to our sponsors:

Percy Baneshik Memorial Trust

Nabarro Chamber Concert Trust