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Rand Symphony Orchestra hosts petite picnic concert in Blairgowrie

BLAIRGOWRIE – Classical music lovers are treated to a great performance by Rand Symphony Orchestra.


Community members had a lovely time at Rand Symphony Orchestra’s Petite Performance and Premiere on 11 April.

Classical music lovers settled down for a picnic on the lawn of Domus Dei, Randburg-Suid, in Blairgowrie as the orchestra’s resident conductor and musical director, Carel Henn lead the musicians in a tranquil performance.

The full orchestra performed the premiere of the work, Kérésre, by composer Jaco Meyer, with soloist, George Fazakas on piccolo.

Rand Symphony Orchestra’s resident conductor and musical director, Carel Henn leads the performance. Photo: Supplied

Then, members of the orchestra played a variety of works led by Meyer.

These included selected movements from the Brandenburg Concerto for two flutes, solo violin and strings; the String Serenades by Elgar, Dvorák and Tchaikovsky; Gounod’s Petite Symphony (three movements); a movement from Dvorák’s Serenade for winds and Rondeau’s Symphony for Brass.

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