This bi-annual event brings together South Africa’s greatest young soloists for an unforgettable evening of music. Performing alongside the FSSO under the baton of Daniel Boico, these soloists will showcase a rich and varied programme featuring instrumental and vocal works.  

Pianist Karlin Olivier and violinist Kitso Moreeng join Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to share their enthusiasm.

* Kursief:  albums, bundels, operas, musiekblyspele, tentoonstellings, video's, uitvoerings, opvoerings
* Aanhalingstekens: Hoofstukke, liedjies, bedrywe, episodes/aflewerings, gedigte, artikels en verhale in tydskrifte, essays, pamflette, brosjures, proefskrifte (wat nie in boekvorm verskyn het nie), toesprake, debatte, lesings, werksessies

The programme includes:

1. Wieniawski: Violin Concerto No. 2 – Second & Third Movements (Helen Liu – violin)
2. Handel: Alcina – “Ma quando tornerai” (Karabo Rabaloi – soprano)
3. Binge: Concerto for Alto Saxophone – Second & Third Movements (Courtney Esau – alto saxophone)
4. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 – First Movement (Karlin Olivier – piano)
5. Mozart: The Magic Flute – “O zittre nicht, mein lieber Sohn” (Xoliswa Memane – soprano)
6. Gregson: Tuba Concerto – Second & Third Movements (Kamvelihle Sanqela – tuba)
7. Glazunov: Méditation for Violin and Orchestra (Kitso Moreeng – violin)
8. Vivaldi: Concerto in C Major (F. III, No. 6) – First Movement (Sias Sevenster – cello)
9. Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 1 (Dané van Graan – piano)

Date: Saturday, 9 August 2025

Time: 19:30

Venue: Odeion Auditorium

Tickets are available on Quicket at the following prices:

• Adults: R160
• Adult + one free under 18: R160
• Students (over 18): R110
• Learners (under 18): R60

** Please Note: Tickets will be checked at the doors. Students must present valid student cards, and learners under 18 must provide proof of age if requested.

Join the FSSO for an inspiring evening that celebrates youth, artistry, and the power of orchestral music.

For inquiries, please contact the office manager, Luzanne Eigelaar, on 051 401 2342 or fsso@ufs.ac.za