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PAST EVENTS
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Mzansi Meets the World
GQEBERHA (PORT ELIZABETH)
December 8, 2026 Feather Market Centre / 18:30
Globally renowned violinist Maxim Vengerov joined the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra as the soloist on this fifth anniversary national tour, performing the magnificent Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D Major.
The extraordinary programme also showcased a groundbreaking South African composition, before culminating in the dramatic Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony No. 3. The national orchestra performed under the baton of acclaimed international conductor Joseph Young.
Performing Artists
Maxim Vengerov
Soloist (violin)
Joseph Young
Conductor
Mzansi Meets the World
CAPE TOWN
December 6, 2026 Cape Town City Hall / 18:00
Globally renowned violinist Maxim Vengerov joined the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra as the soloist on this fifth anniversary national tour, performing the magnificent Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D Major.
The extraordinary programme also showcased a groundbreaking South African composition, before culminating in the dramatic Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony No. 3. The national orchestra performed under the baton of acclaimed international conductor Joseph Young.
Performing Artists
Maxim Vengerov
Soloist (violin)
Joseph Young
Conductor
Mzansi Meets the World
JOHANNESBURG
December 3, 2026 Linder Auditorium / 19:30
Globally renowned violinist Maxim Vengerov joined the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra as the soloist on this fifth anniversary national tour, performing the magnificent Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D Major.
The extraordinary programme also showcased a groundbreaking South African composition, before culminating in the dramatic Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony No. 3. The national orchestra performed under the baton of acclaimed international conductor Joseph Young.
Performing Artists
Maxim Vengerov
Soloist (violin)
Joseph Young
Conductor
Voices of Home National Tour 2025
CPT
December 16, 2025 Cape Town City Hall / 18:00
The Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra is presenting its most expansive national tour yet, celebrating South African artistry alongside global repertoire.
This December, audiences in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town will witness a powerful meeting of musical legends. Internationally acclaimed conductor Marin Alsop will join forces with South African cello sensation Abel Selaocoe and master percussionist Bernhard Schimpelsberger, creating a performance that bridges continents while remaining deeply connected to South African heritage.
At the heart of the programme is the South African tour debut of Selaocoe’s Four Spirits Cello Concerto, paired with Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 2, a romantic masterpiece renowned for its sweeping melodies. The evening promises a journey that resonates with both pride and passion.
Performing Artists
Marin Alsop
Conductor
Abel Selaocoe
Cellist and Composer
Voices of Home National Tour 2025
DBN
December 13, 2025 Playhouse Opera Theatre / 15:00
The Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra is presenting its most expansive national tour yet, celebrating South African artistry alongside global repertoire.
This December, audiences in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town will witness a powerful meeting of musical legends. Internationally acclaimed conductor Marin Alsop will join forces with South African cello sensation Abel Selaocoe and master percussionist Bernhard Schimpelsberger, creating a performance that bridges continents while remaining deeply connected to South African heritage.
At the heart of the programme is the South African tour debut of Selaocoe’s Four Spirits Cello Concerto, paired with Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 2, a romantic masterpiece renowned for its sweeping melodies. The evening promises a journey that resonates with both pride and passion.
Performing Artists
Marin Alsop
Conductor
Abel Selaocoe
Cellist and Composer
Voices of Home National Tour 2025
JHB
December 11, 2025 Linder Auditorium / 19:30
The Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra is presenting its most expansive national tour yet, celebrating South African artistry alongside global repertoire.
This December, audiences in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town will witness a powerful meeting of musical legends. Internationally acclaimed conductor Marin Alsop will join forces with South African cello sensation Abel Selaocoe and master percussionist Bernhard Schimpelsberger, creating a performance that bridges continents while remaining deeply connected to South African heritage.
At the heart of the programme is the South African tour debut of Selaocoe’s Four Spirits Cello Concerto, paired with Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 2, a romantic masterpiece renowned for its sweeping melodies. The evening promises a journey that resonates with both pride and passion.
Performing Artists
Marin Alsop
Conductor
Abel Selaocoe
Cellist and Composer
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