JMS PRESENTS LEO GEVISSER

Young Steinway Artist Leo Gevisser debuts for the JMS on 16 August. Leo is a graduate of New York s Juilliard School of Music and winner of several prizes at the 16th Concours International de Paris de Or ans. He has been invited to perform as soloist in festivals in France and Italy.

His Programme:

Grieg : Moods Op.17

Poulenc: Nocturne in G

Poulenc: Improvisation in C Minor

Danse LentePoulenc : Theme and Variations

Mozart : Adagio in B Minor

Liszt : Two Legends

The Johannesburg Musical Society 2026 Series features prestigious artists from Spain, Bulgaria, Russia, Azerbaijan, France, the UK and South Africa. Eight specially curated concerts shine the spotlight squarely on pianists, with a sprinkling of strings. All the artists have won multiple competitions and are highly sought after soloists and chamber musicians.

All Concerts take place on Sunday afternoons at 15:00 in the Linder Auditorium, Wits Education Campus, Parktown. There is safe, easy to find parking and on-site refreshments of coffee, tea, wine and snacks.

For more information visit www.jms.org.za. If you would like to subscribe to the full season, or find out more information on our student and block booking discounts, email: info@jms.org.za

For Your Diary: Johannesburg Musical Society International Series 2026

18 January: Alexander Ullman (piano)

15 March: Ludmil Angelov (piano)

12 April: Leo de Maria (piano)

7 June: Elvin Ganiyev (violin) with Francois du Toit (piano)

16 August: Leo Gevisser (piano)

13 September: Gareth Lubbe (violin/ viola) with Hanna Heinmaa (piano)

11 October: Piano Quintet with Jean-Philipp Sylvestre (piano) and the Odeon String Quartet

22 November: Piano Finale with Polina Osentinskaya