IN CONVERSATION WITH THEMBELIHLE DLAMINI
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The University of the Witwatersrand will host its Vice-Chancellor’s Annual Concert on Tonight the 16 October 2025, promising an evening of musical excellence and cultural celebration at the Seabrooke Music Concert Hall in Braamfontein.
The prestigious event, conducted by Dr Musa Nkuna, brings together some of South Africa’s most talented musicians, including soprano Yael Benjamin, mezzo-soprano Mandisa Sedia, the Wits Music Department Choir, and the Wits Symphony Orchestra.
Audiences can expect a rich and diverse programme that spans iconic classical works and contemporary compositions. The repertoire includes W.A. Mozart’s “Exsultate, Jubilate” (KV 165), Musa Nkuna’s “La vie, l’amour et la mort” (Op. 46), Hector Berlioz’s “Les nuits d’été” (Op. 7), and Anton Bruckner’s “Requiem” (WAB 39) — a thoughtful blend that reflects both European classical tradition and African artistry.
The Vice-Chancellor’s Concert has become a highlight of Wits University’s cultural calendar, celebrating artistic collaboration and excellence within the institution’s music department. It also serves as a platform to showcase the university’s commitment to nurturing young South African talent and preserving classical performance traditions.
Tickets are available at R300 through Webtickets, with limited seating expected to sell out quickly.
The evening promises not only a celebration of music but also a testament to Wits University’s ongoing support for the arts, creativity, and academic enrichment through culture.
The prestigious event, conducted by Dr Musa Nkuna, brings together some of South Africa’s most talented musicians, including soprano Yael Benjamin, mezzo-soprano Mandisa Sedia, the Wits Music Department Choir, and the Wits Symphony Orchestra.
Audiences can expect a rich and diverse programme that spans iconic classical works and contemporary compositions. The repertoire includes W.A. Mozart’s “Exsultate, Jubilate” (KV 165), Musa Nkuna’s “La vie, l’amour et la mort” (Op. 46), Hector Berlioz’s “Les nuits d’été” (Op. 7), and Anton Bruckner’s “Requiem” (WAB 39) — a thoughtful blend that reflects both European classical tradition and African artistry.
The Vice-Chancellor’s Concert has become a highlight of Wits University’s cultural calendar, celebrating artistic collaboration and excellence within the institution’s music department. It also serves as a platform to showcase the university’s commitment to nurturing young South African talent and preserving classical performance traditions.
Tickets are available at R300 through Webtickets, with limited seating expected to sell out quickly.
The evening promises not only a celebration of music but also a testament to Wits University’s ongoing support for the arts, creativity, and academic enrichment through culture.
