JMS PRESENTS GARETH LUBBE WITH HANNA HEINMAA

Gareth Lubbe, a South African-born violist, violinist, and overtone singer, is internationally known for his wide-ranging collaborations with artists from many genres and for his versatility as a musician. A sought-after chamber musician, Gareth is invited to perform regularly with artists such as Boris Brovtsyn, Janine Jansen, Mischa Maisky and Pinchas Zukerman. He performs on the world’s leading stages such as the Berlin Philharmonie, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Wigmore Hall in London and Carnegie Hall in New York. In addition, Gareth also performs as a permanent artist and teacher at leading festivals in Finland, England, South Korea, Japan and Brazil, among others.

He will be performing with the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra for their Spring season, nd this recital will be exclusive to the Johannesburg Musical Society - made more special as he will be collaborating with his equally talented pianist wife Hanna Heinmaa and the programme will highlight his unique expertise as master of both violin and viola. This really is a rare opportunity and not to be missed.

Programme:

Clara Schumann Romanzen Op. 22 for Violin & Piano

Rebecca Clarke Sonata for Viola & Piano

Gareth Lubbe Miniatures for Viola & Voice

INTERVAL

Johannes Brahms Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major Op 100

Benjamin Britten Lachrymae - Reflections on a song of Dowland Op. 48 for Viola & Piano

Paul Hindemith "Fantasy“ Sonata Op 11 Nr. 4 for Viola & Piano

The Johannesburg Musical Society 2026 Series features prestigious artists from Spain, Bulgaria, Russia, Azerbaijan, France, the UK and South Africa. Eight specially curated concerts shine the spotlight squarely on pianists, with a sprinkling of strings. All the artists have won multiple competitions and are highly sought after soloists and chamber musicians.

All Concerts take place on Sunday afternoons at 15:00 in the Linder Auditorium, Wits Education Campus, Parktown. There is safe, easy to find parking and on-site refreshments of coffee, tea, wine and snacks.

For more information visit www.jms.org.za. If you would like to subscribe to the full season, or find out more information on our student and block booking discounts, email: [email protected]

For Your Diary: Johannesburg Musical Society International Series 2026

18 January: Alexander Ullman (piano)

15 March: Ludmil Angelov (piano)

12 April: Leo de Maria (piano)

7 June: Elvin Ganiyev (violin) with Francois du Toit (piano)

16 August: Leo Gevisser (piano)

13 September: Gareth Lubbe (violin/ viola) with Hanna Heinmaa (piano)

11 October: Piano Quintet with Jean-Philipp Sylvestre (piano) and the Odeon String Quartet

22 November: Piano Finale with Polina Osentinskaya