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PRETORIA

Beethoven Symphony No. 5, Strauss Ein Heldenleben
June 15, 7:00 PM
Aula Theatre, University of Pretoria

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SOWETO

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

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JOHANNESBURG

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

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CAPE TOWN

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

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Beethoven Symphony No. 5, Strauss Ein Heldenleben
June 21, 7:00 PM
Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre

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MAKHANDA

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.

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BPYO conducted by Maestro Benjamin Zander, in Athens Greece June 2023. Photo by Christos.

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.

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BPYO musicians working with local students in Brazil for the 2019 tour. Photo by Paul Marotta.

 

WHY DO WE TOUR?

Emily Chen, violin"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

Reese Williams, French horn"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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