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Step into an afternoon of music to usher in a season of blossoms and blooms as the Johannesburg Bach Choir presents A Spring Concert.

Audiences can expect a thoughtfully curated programme that moves between classical choral pieces and familiar favourites, with moments to simply listen and others to join in. Set in a welcoming, intimate space, this live music concert offers a gentle, uplifting way to spend a Sunday, rounded off with the choir’s much-loved tea-time gathering:

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A Spring Concert

The Johannesburg Bach Choir has prepared an outstanding programme in celebration of the arrival of spring, hosting popular tenor Janré van Jaarsveld – a firm favourite with audiences – accompanied by the young Bienvenu Muyombo, whose skill on the organ and piano is set to blow the audience away.

Top of the programme are two choruses from JS Bach’s Cantata 116, a work that has been set for the Johannesburg Bach Choir to sing at next year’s Bachfest in Leipzig. Bach’s great skill in both counterpoint and chorale composition is shown to perfection in this work.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s joyful ‘Sparrow Mass’ follows Bach. While the mass is a piece of devotional music, Mozart’s personality and creative flair shine through from start to finish. The mass gets its name from the chirping figure which appears a number of times.

John Rutter’s works are always an audience favourite, and ‘Look at the world’ is a joyful reminder of spring after a long, sometimes cold winter. Plus, audiences can look forward to the coming summer with Edward Elgar’s ‘As torrents in summer’.

Also on the programme is ‘Etz Chayim’, a Hebrew song about the Tree of Life. With a gentle lilting tune, it represents eternal life, wisdom and the Torah in the Jewish tradition.

The choir also performs two special compositions by South African composers, both of whom will be at the concert. ‘We sing for the love of music’ by their very own Mandy Collins will be premiered, and Billy Joubert’s ‘Another day’ is also on the cards for the evening.

The concert rounds out with a burst of energy as the choir sings ‘Rhythm of Life’ from the 1960s musical Sweet Charity. And, as always, everyone’s invited to the legendary tea after the concert with an abundance of sweet and savoury goodies on offer – all included in the ticket price.

Cost: From R175pp including tea and light refreshments, book via Quicket

When: Sunday, 6 September 2026 from 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Where: St Martin’s-in-the-veld Anglican Church, 43 Cradock Avenue, Rosebank

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More about The Johannesburg Bach Choir

The Johannesburg Bach Choir is one of the country’s leading choral ensembles, known for sacred and classical music. The choir was founded to celebrate the works of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries, and has grown into a respected cultural institution within Johannesburg’s music scene.

It regularly presents a diverse repertoire ranging from Baroque masterworks to contemporary compositions, often collaborating with accomplished soloists and orchestras. Through selected concerts, the choir continues to nurture a deep appreciation for choral music among audiences and performers.