JMS PRESENTS JP SYLVESTRE WITH THE ODEON QUARTET

Canadian pianist Jean-Philippe Sylvestre has the distinction of winning the First Prize three times at the Canadian Music Competition. He has played extensively in London and Paris and has also toured China. The Odeion Quartet is recognised as one of the finest string ensembles in South Africa. The flagship of the University of the Free State, the quartet has toured abroad and has won many awards for the high quality of its performances. This concert will present a unique opportunity to hear some wonderful chamber repertoire.

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