The Johannesburg Youth Orchestra flex their Goldfingers and their licence to trill.

The Johannesburg Youth Orchestra Company (JYOC) are collaborating with the Johannesburg Youth Ballet along with popular local artists to present a special shaken-not-stirred blend of music and dance, From Russia With Love, at the Joburg Theatre on 16 and 17 October 2013.

Included in the special line-up is SAMA-nominated singer-songwriter, Timothy Moloi  (watch him in the video below) as well as cabaret star and actress, Elzabé Zietsman. The JYOC’s own Artemis Spyropoulos, who was featured at this year’s SA Tattoo, will also be performing.

Yusuf Thomas and Aviva Sher from the Johannesburg Youth Ballet during rehearsals for their James Bond Medley.

Accompanying the solo stars, the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Band and Jazz Youth Ensemble will join forces with the dancers from Johannesburg Youth Ballet to present all your favourite James Bond hits, along with a programme of Russian music with an infusion of jazz.

The performance includes musical arrangements by Eddie Clayton and John Davies as well as magnificent choreography by Mark Hawkins.

Booking details:

Dates: Wednesday, 16 and Thursday, 17 October 2013 at at 19:30.
Venue: The Mandela, Joburg Theatre, Johannesburg
Tickets: R150 per person from www.joburgtheatre.com or by calling the Ticketing Call Centre on 0861 670 670.

And here’s some of that feel good music magic with Timothy Moloi, when he performed live for SABC Morning Live during the debut of his new album…