When last did you listen to an entire album? Or hear live music without the chattering and clattering cutlery? We've collected some lovely listening spaces for you to explore in Joburg. Give your ears some love!
Wits Chris Seabrooke Music Hall
Launched in 2022, the
Wits Chris Seabrooke Music HallÂ
is the only purpose-built live music hall with a modern acoustic design in the city. The foyer is a converted heritage building, and the patch of earth that this new building occupies was where Joburg's first gold miners lived.Â
The newly built Wits Chris Seabrooke Music Hall in Braamfontein
The Linder Auditorium
Symphony Seasons always bring soloists from across the country and the world, and varied programmes from old favourites to brand new compositions. There are generally pre-concert talks for anyone who wants to know more about any specific programme. This 1000 seater hall hosts most orchestra concerts and a good number of chamber music concerts, too. For the latest offerings, visit the
Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra
,
Johannesburg Festival Orchestra
and the
Johannesburg Musical Society
websites. There is safe parking at the
Linder Auditorium
(it is on the Wits University Education Campus).Â
The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra performing at the Linder Auditorium
Joburg's golden mansions
There are monthly SundayÂ
Recitals at Glenshiel
, or visit
Northwards
mansion for recitals organised by Maestro Richard Cock.
Glenshiel, the Herbert Baker home on the "rooftop" of Johannesburg in Westcliff.
Churches to listen to music in
The Centre for the Less Good Idea
If you're keen on discovering new and experimental music and interdisciplinary work, The Centre for the Less Good Idea is the place to find it. They tend to have two major seasons per year, and other performances and experiences during the year.
During workshops towards the season Tony Miyambo and Jill Richards explore the piano as tool together with Monk the puppet. Photo by Zivanai Matangi
