Join us for the third Ruth First Fiesta in support of the Ruth First Jeppe Memorial Scholarships.
The Programme ranges from Grieg’s famous piano concert in A minor to a My Fair Lady Medley of Hits, with everything in between including the Can Can, repertoire from the Jeppe Girls Choir and Highland Cathedral -all conducted by Richard Cock.
A special feature this year is the premiere of a commissioned work – Cantate for female voices – in celebration of the Jeppe High School for Girls Centenary by SA Composer Franco Prinsloo.
Featuring pianist Elize Kruger, violinist Mia Björkman-Sun, soloists Timothy Moloi and Dominique Deysel, the Jeppe Pipe Band, Jeppe Girls Choir and Orchestra conducted by Johan Bester and Andrew Pallett and the Jeppe Hlabelela and Marimba ensembles – all accompanied by the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra. Guest appearance By Jeppe Old Girl Carolyn Steyn of 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela.
Date: Friday 30 August 2019
Time: 19h30
Place: Linder Auditorium
Tickets are available from Computicket from R230 – R290. Discounts are available for block bookings of 10 or more.