JPO SUMMER SYMPHONY SEASON 2026

The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra’s Summer Symphony Season runs from 26 February to 19 March 2026 at 19h30 at the Linder Auditorium.

Concert 1: 26 February 2026

Conductor Yasuo Shinozaki

Soloist Bryan Cheng, cello

Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 2, Op. 119 in d minor

Britten Simple Symphony, Op. 4

Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1, Op. 33 in a minor

Dvorák Symphony No. 9, Op. 95 in e minor, “New World”

Concert 2: 5 March 2026

Conductor Conrad van Alphen

Soloist Ludmil Angelov, piano

Fauré Masques et bergamasques, Op. 112

Chopin Variations on La ci darem la mano, Op. 2

Chopin Grande polonaise brillante, Op. 22

Beethoven Symphony No. 2, Op. 36 in D Major

Concert 3: 12 March 2026

Conductor Daniel Boico

Soloists Zanta Hofmeyr, violin

Siphokazi Maphumulo, soprano

Choir Gauteng Choristers

Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture (Fingal’s Cave)

Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, Op. 64 in e minor

Bessey The Rise of the Hunter

Concert 4: 19 March 2026

Conductor Conrad van Alphen

Soloist Emanuil Ivanov, piano

Reznícek Donna Diana Overture

Bartók Piano Concerto No. 3

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6, Op. 74 in b minor, “Pathetique”

Season Tickets are available on [email protected] or 011 484 0446.

No Under 5’s allowed

Secure parking

Wheelchair seating is available. Please call the JPO on 011 484 0446 or email [email protected] and we will assist with your booking.

Google Maps:

Kindly note – when searching 'Linder Auditorium' on Google Maps, it usually directs you to the York St and/or St Patrick's Road entrances. These gates are not open for entry to the concert and patrons should note that the entrance is at 27 St Andrews Road, Wits Education Campus.

Searching ‘Wits Parktown Education Campus’ seems to work best.