Beethoven Symphony No. 5, Strauss Ein Heldenleben
June 15, 7:00 PM
Aula Theatre, University of Pretoria
Mahler Symphony No. 2, "Resurrection"
with Gauteng Choristers, directed by Sidwell Mhlongo
Andiswa Makana, Soprano
Bongiwe Nakani Mcetywa, Mezzo Soprano
June 17, 7:00 PM
Regina Mundi RC Church
Mahler Symphony No. 2, "Resurrection"
with Gauteng Choristers, directed by Sidwell Mhlongo
Andiswa Makana, Soprano
Bongiwe Nakani Mcetywa, Mezzo Soprano
June 18, 3:00 PM
Linder Auditorium
Mahler Symphony No. 2, "Resurrection"
with Gauteng Choristers, directed by Sidwell Mhlongo
Andiswa Makana, Soprano
Bongiwe Nakani Mcetywa, Mezzo Soprano
June 20, 7:00 PM
Cape Town City Hall
Beethoven Symphony No. 5, Strauss Ein Heldenleben
June 21, 7:00 PM
Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre
Beethoven Symphony No. 5, Strauss Ein Heldenleben
June 23, 7:00 PM
National Arts Festival
Guy Butler Auditorium
Children's concert
June 24, 11:00 AM
with Andiswa Makana, Soprano
National Arts Festival
Guy Butler Auditorium
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*Venues, date, and music are subject to change.
This 120-member orchestra of talented 12 to 21-year olds—led by its co-founder and guiding force Benjamin Zander—embarks on a 15-day, multi-city tour.
In fulfillment of the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra’s motto of “Shaping Future Leaders through Music,” the 2023 tour will feature performances throughout South Africa, and numerous opportunities to collaborate with local young musicians.The tour is arranged by the international tour management company, Classical Movements.
"One indispensable reason why we go on tour is to share our music beyond the Boston music scene. Every person in this world deserves to be able to go to concerts or surround themselves with music, and with our international tours, we have been able to expand that opportunity for countless individuals. We may be young people, but we have been given the chance to change the world with love, music, and possibility, and that is why our international tours are so important.“ —Emily Chen, BPYO alumna
"After being on tour, I see the world differently, and I firmly believe it’s because now, I always keep my head up…When you look up, you notice everything, every last detail. I’ve always looked at my shoes like I was carrying some kind of burden, but now I can’t stop looking up. I feel a little lighter, a little freer, a little more human." —Reese Williams, BPYO alumnus
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"One indispensable reason why we go on tour is to share our music beyond the Boston music scene. Every person in this world deserves to be able to go to concerts or surround themselves with music, and with our international tours, we have been able to expand that opportunity for countless individuals. We may be young people, but we have been given the chance to change the world with love, music, and possibility, and that is why our international tours are so important.“ —Emily Chen,
"After being on tour, I see the world differently, and I firmly believe it’s because now, I always keep my head up…When you look up, you notice everything, every last detail. I’ve always looked at my shoes like I was carrying some kind of burden, but now I can’t stop looking up. I feel a little lighter, a little freer, a little more human." —Reese Williams,