As Jonathan Roxmouth prepares to embark on an international journey with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera World Tour, Johannesburg audiences have two opportunities to catch him live on stage.
The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra presents Candelabra Classics: A Pianistic Salute to Liberace, featuring Roxmouth and conducted by Eddie Clayton.
This unique collaboration promises an evening filled with music, laughter, and pure entertainment, celebrating South Africa’s own Mr Showmanship. Audiences can join Roxmouth and the full Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra at The Linder Auditorium in Parktown for two exclusive shows on May 17 at 19:30 and May 19 at 15:00.
Experience a family-friendly spectacle, blending glitz, glamour, and exceptional musicianship.
Roxmouth brings to life the beloved classics, songs, and spectacles that made Liberace a household name in a performance that picks up where the legendary entertainer left off.
From Chopin to Chopsticks, Beethoven to Boogie Boogie, and everything in between, the program promises surprises and delights for all ages. Highlights include works by Addinsell, Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, Gershwin, Grieg, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Strauss, and Tchaikovsky, ensuring a memorable and diverse musical experience.
Roxmouth expresses his excitement by stating, “Since I was introduced to the artistry of Liberace, I have always wanted to play his particular mix of popular music and classical music. To do that, not just on the piano, but with the 60-piece Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, is beyond description.”
Bongani Tembe, chief executive and artistic director of The Johannesburg Philharmonic shares his anticipation for the performances, “The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra is delighted to again feature Roxmouth, the multi-award-winning singer, actor, and pianist, this time on piano. These are certainly concerts not to be missed.”
Tickets starting from R280 are available through Quicket. Please note no children under the age of three.
