Theatre On The Square Friday Lunch Hour Concert Autumn Programme Revealed

The autumn music line-up has been announced at Theatre on the Square. This diverse programme of musical genres highlights the skills of some of South Africa's most celebrated musicians.

Perforamnces will take place on Fridays at 13h00. Check out the lineup below!

24th April – A LITTLE LUNCH MUSIC is the title of a Mozart concert by singing sensation
YAEL BENJAMIN, accompanied on the piano by Michael Watt

1st May – The magnificent SUNSET SERENADE QUINTET will be back, presenting  works  by Handel, Dvorak Ravel, Newman, Jenkins and the Beatles! The quintet includes musicians PETA ANN HOLDCROFT (cello), MALANE HOFMYER-BURGER (flute), ROSEMARIE KANE (harp) IRENE TSONIFF (violin) and Kate White (viola)

8th May – Enjoy an unusual afternoon with cellist, DR THOKAZANI MHLAMBI. Not only does he play the cello, sing and compose his own songs, but he uses his art to convey African stories and philosophies. He will be accompanied on the piano by  JILL RICHARDS

15th May - Renowned musicians from the JPO will present a classical musical treat - THE CHARM OF VIENNA celebrating classical luminaries. Don't miss the awesome talents in concert of MIRO CHAKARYAN (violin), SUSAN MOUTON (cello) and VIOLETA MIJIKOVIC  (voice)

22nd May – Fresh from their success at the Wakkerstroom Festival, we proudly present the PERFECT BLENDSHIP starring baritone, DOUWE BIJKERSMA and mezzo soprano LANIE COETZER. A  memorable experience with a mix of classical and contemporary pieces accompanied by pianist LAETICIA ORLANDI and violinist EVERT VAN NIEKERK

29th May - Flute and piano concert with ISABEL BRADLEY (flute) and John Warner (piano) will be performing a delightful Donizetti work, a favourite sonata by Kuhlau (who was the ‘Beethoven of the flute') and a little ‘fru-fru' by Gossec

5th June – A special saxophone CONCERT with well-known Saxophonist PHIL HOLDER accompanied by musicians, including JONATHAN BIRIN

12th June - And now for something completely different - FLUTES WITHOUT BORDERS, featuring three SA flautists - PROF. COBUS DU TOIT, RENEE NIEUHOFF and KHANYISILE MTHETWA. Works will include those compositions by ZYMAN, SHOCKER, PIAZZOLLA and DOPPLER

19th June-   Enjoy a vibrant lunchtime concert as AMANDA BLANKFEILD-KOSEFF, the Sunset Blonde sings and plays guitar, with EVELYN GREEN accompanying on piano. The concert will take you on a musical adventure down memory lane, from musical theatre to folk and classical – and there's something for everyone!

 26th June - leading South Africa pianist MALCOLM NAY & violinst ZANTA HOFMYER are sure to enthrall.

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