The series promises another superbly curated selection of well-loved symphonic masterpieces. Highlights include Alexander Arutiunian's Trumpet Concerto in A-flat Major, Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 6 in D Major, Haydn's Piano Concerto in D Major and Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major.
Solo guest performers and conductors taking part in the orchestra's Early Spring Season include pianists Judith Jauregui and Keigo Mukawa, violinist Suzanne Hou, and the return of the brilliant Israeli-born maestro Daniel Boico and Arjan Tien from the Netherlands.
Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra Early Spring Season 2025
Week 1: Thu, Aug 7 at 19:30
Dutch conductor Arjan Tien returns to the Joburg podium leading the orchestra in the opening programme of the season with solo trumpeter Dingaan Chabalala. The evening's performances include Carmen suite by George Bizet, Alexander Arutiunian's
Trumpet Concerto in A-flat Major and Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 6 in D Major.
Week 2: Thu, Aug 14 at 19:30
Taiwanese-American conductor, Mei-Ann-Chen, who has been described as highly communicative, and is also the first woman to win the Malko Competition for young conductors in Copenhagen (in 2005) leads the orchestra in her eagerly anticipated debut in Joburg, alongside solo pianist, Judith Jauregui. Expect Mozart's Symphony No. 35 in D Major , Haydn's Piano Concerto in D Major and Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major.
Week 3: Thu, Aug 21 at 19:30
Chen once again leads the orchestra in an exciting third-week programme that includes works by Mendelssohn-Hensel, Saint-Saëns and Schumann. Joining her is solo pianist, Keigo Mukawa. Expect masterpieces that include Mendelssohn-Hensel's Overture in C Major, Saint-Saëns's Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Major and Schumann's Symphony No. 4 in d minor.
Week 4: Thu, Aug 28 at 19:30
For the final concert of the season, acclaimed conductor Daniel Boico leads a luminous programme featuring solo violinist, Suzanne Hou. On the programme is Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 4 in d minor, Wieniawski's Violin Concerto No. 2 in d minor and ends with Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 7 in E-flat Major.
Book your seat for the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra's Early Spring Season. Tickets range between R180 to R410 p.p. We recommend you buy a season ticket, and no children under three can attend. Find out more here.
