Rand Symphony Orchestra @ ERT

The Rand Symphony Orchestra invites audiences to experience an afternoon of beautiful orchestral music as they present a programme filled with well-loved light classical favourites at the Etienne Rousseau Theatre. This special concert promises an enjoyable journey through some of the most celebrated works in the classical repertoire, featuring Mendelssohn’s dramatic Hebrides Overture , the elegant Ballet Music from Gounod’s Faust , Chabrier’s lively and colourful España , and the charming Toy Symphony by Haydn . Adding a touch of nostalgia and familiarity, the programme will also include a medley of much-loved songs from the iconic musical My Fair Lady . The orchestra will be joined by talented young soloist Boitumelo Phaho , who will perform the impressive Horn Concerto by Richard Strauss . Boitumelo Phaho is a second-year BMus student at the University of Pretoria, specialising in piano and French Horn. She began her piano studies at the age of seven and has since developed into an accomplished young musician, earning recognition at numerous prestigious competitions including the Phillip H. Moore (VKB) Music Competition, Atterbury National Piano Competition, and the Hennie Joubert National Piano Competition. She achieved Honours and Honours Re-Award in Music at St Stithians Girls’ College and began her French Horn studies in 2018. Under the guidance of respected mentors, she achieved a distinction in her Trinity College London Grade 8 Practical Examination and has received various awards at the Pretoria Eisteddfod. Boitumelo is currently a member of the University of Pretoria Symphony Orchestra (UPSO) and University of Pretoria Wind Band (UPSW). She has performed in significant orchestral productions, including the SAKOV 45 Years Concert, and appeared as a soloist at the Pretoria Symphony Orchestra Youth Concerto Festival in 2025. Her passion for music, combined with her dedication and versatility as a performer, makes her an exciting young talent to watch. The Ra

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