Free State Youth Orchestra ready to soar under conductor Dingaan Chabalala

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An afternoon of Tchaikovsky, Marquina, Barber, Zimmer and Buble promises to showcase the talents of the youth involved with the Free State Symphony Orchestra in Bloemfontein. Conductor Dingaan Chabalala and two violinists, Lehlohonolo Sefuli and Thabiso Majoe, join Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about the programme and to share their excitement. The concert is free and the public is invited to come and support the youth on the 2nd of November.
20 Oct 2025 English South Africa Performing Arts · Visual Arts

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