Free State Symphony Orchestra

08/06/2026

🎻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀

The Free State Symphony Orchestra (FSSO) has launched an 𝙁𝙎𝙎𝙊 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨' 𝙈𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙞𝙨𝙩 to help us stay connected with families involved in music.

Whether your child participates in the Mangaung String Programme (MSP), the Free State Youth Orchestra (FSYO), private music lessons, or another music programme, we'd love to stay connected.

By joining, you will receive updates about:
• Youth orchestra opportunities
• Music education initiatives
• FSSO concerts and events
• Special announcements and ticket information

To join, simply complete the short registration form:

🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/61WQpgTY1N

We look forward to welcoming you to the FSSO community! 🎶

04/06/2026

🖤 The love of good music lives in the details. The bow meeting the string. The conductor's hands mid-phrase. The concentration on a musician's face.

Have a closer look at some of the beautiful snapshots captured on an extraordinary night at the Odeion. 🎶 Because when music is this good, every single detail deserves to be noticed.

💛 Free State Symphony Orchestra - love good music.

29/05/2026

Music Inspires Music delivered everything! Passion, precision, power, and pure musical joy. Ruan Baartman was absolutely electric on the double bass, and the FSSO under Alexander Walker? Flawless.

To our incredible audience... YOU made this night what it was. Your energy, your presence, your love of music filled that hall and made every note mean more.

Watch the flashbacks. Relive the magic. Share it with someone who needs more live music in their life. 🎶

💛 This is the Free State Symphony Orchestra.
💛 This is what live music feels like.
💛 This is why we love good music.

Free State Symphony Orchestra - love good music.

27/05/2026

🎭 FINAL CALL FOR AUDITIONS – Gianni Schicchi 🎭

There’s still time to apply! Audition applications for Puccini’s hilarious one-act comic opera Gianni Schicchi close on 1 June 2026.

All audition requirements, role excerpts, and rehearsal details are available in the application form:
👉 https://forms.gle/7nJJb48k2Vh96u3r9

📧 Enquiries: [email protected]

🎭 FSSO CASTING CALL REMINDER – Gianni Schicchi 🎭

Good news! Audition applications for Puccini’s lively comic opera Gianni Schicchi have been extended until 1 June 2026.

The Free State Symphony Orchestra invites singers to apply and be part of this exciting production.

👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/7nJJb48k2Vh96u3r9

All audition requirements, role excerpts, and rehearsal details are available in the application form.

📧 Enquiries: [email protected]

13/05/2026

🚨 This Saturday. Last chance. Ruan Baartman just broke down exactly why Music Inspires Music is the concert you need to be at this weekend!

🎼 Four iconic works
🎻 One brilliant soloist
🎶 One world-class conductor

The Odeion stage. This Saturday. A few seats left.

🎟️ Stop scrolling. Start booking:
https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1593251847

Free State Symphony Orchestra - love good music.

07/05/2026

Principal double bassist Ruan Baartman of the Free State Symphony Orchestra will perform as a soloist on 16 May 2026 in the Odeion Concert Hall.

Read More:
https://www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za/double-bass-takes-centre-stage-in-rare-solo-spotlight/

07/05/2026

🎭 FSSO CASTING CALL REMINDER – Gianni Schicchi 🎭

Good news! Audition applications for Puccini’s lively comic opera Gianni Schicchi have been extended until 1 June 2026.

The Free State Symphony Orchestra invites singers to apply and be part of this exciting production.

👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/7nJJb48k2Vh96u3r9

All audition requirements, role excerpts, and rehearsal details are available in the application form.

📧 Enquiries: [email protected]

05/05/2026

Stay connected with the Free State Symphony Orchestra and never miss an upcoming concert, special performance, or announcement.

📲 Join our Concert Announcements Group and community by sending us a WhatsApp message 061 473 5605 — or simply click the link below:

👉 https://wa.me/27614735605

Join today and stay in tune with everything happening at the Free State Symphony Orchestra — we look forward to sharing the music with you!

04/05/2026

🎼 Music inspires music, and friends take friends to the symphony orchestra. Share this post and tag a friend to stand a chance to win 2 tickets to an unforgettable night of musical wonder.

Featuring conductor Alexander Walker and double bassist Ruan Baartman.Saturday, 16 May 2026, at the Odeion. 🎻🎶