Category Archives: Johannesburg International Mozart Festival

A word for today: Suffrage

Posted on August 3, 2016 by moirads

Suffrage (noun):  The right to vote; also, the exercise of such right. Etymology:  From French suffrage, from Latin suffragium (voting tablet, right to vote). Ultimately from the Indo-European root bhreg- (to break), which also gave us break, breach, fraction, fragile, … Continue reading →

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A Thrilling Musical fortnight

Posted on February 7, 2016 by moirads

What a busy fortnight music lovers in Gauteng have had.  Classical, jazz and rock genres have all had exciting events.  Rodriguez was brought out by Big Concerts. The Auto and General Theatre on the Square held its wildly popular Annual … Continue reading →

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Mozart birthday concert

Posted on January 28, 2016 by moirads

The Odeion String Quartet is one of South Africa’s musical gems.  It comprises the principal members of the Free State Symphony Orchestra.  For those who are new to classical music a String Quartet consists of a 1st violinist (Samson Diamond), … Continue reading →

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Viennese New Year Concert 2016

Posted on January 25, 2016 by moirads

The classical music year begins with the Viennese New Year Concerts conducted by Maestro Richard Cock.  Two of them.  One on the Saturday evening and one on the Sunday afternoon.  These are tremendously popular with Johannesburg audiences.  Light classical music … Continue reading →

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JIMF programme announced

Posted on January 6, 2016 by moirads

This morning I received a press release relating to the 8th annual Johannesburg International Mozart Festival (JIMF). As usual, the JIMF starts two popular Viennese New Year Concerts conducted by Richard Cock on 23 and 24 January 2016. Joburg Ballet … Continue reading →

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New Year Viennese Concert attendees will be masked this year

Posted on January 22, 2015 by moirads

The 7th annual Johannesburg International Mozart Festival (JIMF) will be a celebration to remember. In keeping with past years, the theme for this year is Masquerade. The Festival will run from the 24 January to 8 February 2015 and will … Continue reading →

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