The Mzansi Chamber Music Collective hosts a series of monthly live classical music concerts in and around the city. Their mission is to celebrate chamber music in all its depth and beauty while giving listeners an intimate experience in carefully chosen settings. Concerts take place in stunning venues such as the historic Northwards House in Parktown or the rustic Shed and Silo Country Restaurant in Benoni.
Audiences are treated to a range of works—from Bach to Beethoven, Ravel to Rachmaninoff, Smetana to Schubert. Each concert blends familiar favourites with lesser-known pieces that deserve to be heard.
It’s a chance to hear South Africa’s finest musicians, joined by select international guests, in an atmosphere that feels both personal and profound.
Scullery Quintet
The Chamber Music Collective promises a one-of-a-kind performance where the chamber music and jazz sounds collide. The Scullery Quintet is a crossover ensemble that blends the elegance of a classic string quartet with the dynamic energy of a jazz rhythm section.
The quintet is led by three-time SAMA award-winning drummer Peter Auret along with Waldo Luc Alexander, Hana Yim-Wahl, Tiisetso Mashishi, and Amaeshi Ikechi, who are musicians in their own right.
The music programme for the day reimagines works from Bach, Dvorák, Beethoven, Pat Metheny, Hugh Masekela, Radiohead, and more.
Cost: R250pp for adults, R200pp for pensioners and students, book via Quicket. Kids and teens under 21yrs get free access, email the team directly to book
When: Sunday, 6 July from 3pm to 5pm
Where: The Shed & Silo Country Restaurant, 77 Thomas Rd, Norton’s Home Estates, Benoni
Sister Act Quartet
Join four exceptional musicians for an evening of chamber music at its finest, featuring works by Mozart, Beethoven, Dohnányi, and Reger.
This unique ensemble—combining the expressive warmth of strings with the radiant voice of the flute—offers a fresh take on beloved masterpieces. From Mozart’s elegance to Beethoven’s boldness, and the rich textures of Dohnányi and Reger, this program showcases the beauty and versatility of the flute quartet.
With performers Malané Hofmeyr-Burger on flute, Zanta Hofmeyr on violin, Jeanne-Louise Moolman on viola, and Susan Mouton on cello, this promises to be an afternoon of refined artistry and musical brilliance.
Cost: R250pp for adults, R200pp for pensioners and students, book via Quicket
When: Sunday, 20 July from 3pm to 5pm
Where: St Stithians College Chapel – Use Bishop Malinga Gate at 40 Peter Place, Lyme Park, Sandton
Guitar Quartet
Experience the enchanting artistry of the Gauteng Guitar Quartet, one of South Africa’s premier classical guitar ensembles.
In this rare and captivating performance, the quartet will transport you with a diverse program, including the evocative Cuban landscape with “Rain” by Leo Brouwer and Akis Filios’ “A Rainy Walk”.
Established in 2024, this trailblazing group of performers features guitarists Dillon Davie, Ryan Kirsten, Jonathan Moolman, and Nathalie Roue.
Cost: R250pp for adults, R200pp for pensioners and students, book via Quicket
When: Sunday, 27 July from 3pm to 5pm
Where: Northwards House, 21 Rockridge Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg
Pangea String Quartet
In this concert, the Pangea String Quartet present a captivating exploration of the string quartet genre, blending timeless masterpieces with fresh, emerging voices.
The programme features Bedrich Smetana’s emotionally powerful String Quartet No. 1 “From My Life”; and Franz Schubert’s early String Quartet No.10, highlighting the evolution of this iconic form. Closing with “The Lizard Catcher” by rising South African composer Motshwane Pege, this performance celebrates both classical tradition and contemporary innovation in South African music.
The quartet features Serge Cuca and Dieter Hendricks on violin, Elbé Roberts on viola and Gerrit Koorsen on cello.
Cost: R250pp for adults, R200pp for pensioners and students, book via Quicket
When: Sunday, 3 August from 3pm to 5pm
Where: The Shed & Silo Country Restaurant, 77 Thomas Rd, Norton’s Home Estates, Benoni
Get in touch
Website: chambermusiccollective.co.za
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @mzansichambermusiccollective
Instagram: @gpchambermusiccollective
