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April 2020
G A Rossini – Stabat Mater
Gioachino Antonio Rossini (29 February 1792 – 13 November 1868) was an Italian composer who gained fame for his 39 operas, although he also wrote many songs, some chamber music and piano pieces, and some sacred music. He set new standards for both comic and serious opera before retiring from large-scale composition while still in his thirties, at the height of his popularity. Born in Pesaro on the Adriatic coast in 1802 the family moved to Lugo, near Ravenna, where…
Find out more »May 2020
Last Night of the Proms
Charity concert for the benefit of Lifeline with an eclectic mixture of music in the vein of the London Last Night of the Proms concerts – complete with Parry’s ‘Jerusalem’ and Elgar’s ‘ Land of Hope and Glory’. Sure to put a smile on your face. Conducted by Richard Cock.
Find out more »Last Night of the Proms
Charity concert for the benefit of Lifeline with an eclectic mixture of music in the vein of the London Last Night of the Proms concerts – complete with Parry’s ‘Jerusalem’ and Elgar’s ‘ Land of Hope and Glory’. Sure to put a smile on your face. Conducted by Richard Cock.
Find out more »August 2020
Symphony Choir of Johannesburg’s 40th Birthday Concert
This will be a cornucopia of Greatest Hits and classic tunes – a selection of the best of the best from the past 40 years: from the poised and refined to the ‘let your hair down’ up-beat and jolly – a stroll down memory lane. 40 years is no mean feat and we want to celebrate in style, so we’re inviting all past members of the Symphony Choir to come and sing in this concert and join in the revelry.…
Find out more »October 2020
L van Beethoven – Missa Solemnis
Ludwig van Beethoven (Baptised 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist. A crucial figure in the transition between the classical and romantic eras in classical music, he remains one of the most recognized and influential musicians of this period, and is considered to be one of the greatest composers of all time. There is no authentic record of the date of his birth; however, as children of that era were traditionally baptised the day…
Find out more »L van Beethoven – Missa Solemnis
Ludwig van Beethoven (Baptised 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist. A crucial figure in the transition between the classical and romantic eras in classical music, he remains one of the most recognized and influential musicians of this period, and is considered to be one of the greatest composers of all time. There is no authentic record of the date of his birth; however, as children of that era were traditionally baptised the day…
Find out more »December 2020
Christmas with Richard Cock
The traditional family Christmas concert with Richard Cock and the Symphony Choir of Johannesburg without which it really isn’t Christmas in Johannesburg. Young and old will be joined in singing some of the wonderful carols we all know and love. The choir will of course entertain you with other Christmas music both new and old. The proper way to start Christmas. * Special ticket price for Christmas Concerts R240 * Seniors, students & scholars R195 Conducted by Richard Cock.
Find out more »Christmas with Richard Cock
The traditional family Christmas concert with Richard Cock and the Symphony Choir of Johannesburg without which it really isn’t Christmas in Johannesburg. Young and old will be joined in singing some of the wonderful carols we all know and love. The choir will of course entertain you with other Christmas music both new and old. The proper way to start Christmas. * Special ticket price for Christmas Concerts R240 * Seniors, students & scholars R195 Conducted by Richard Cock.
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