GTC’s sponsorship of JSO – A sound platform to foster musical talent
November 2014 GTC, one of the country’s leading financial advisory businesses, is the main partner and sponsor of the Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra primarily because the group is strongly committed to fostering the musical talent of present and future generations. The JSO is one of the oldest orchestras in South Africa, with its first concert held 80 years ago in the Wanderers Hall in Johannesburg on 30 September 1934 under the baton of Viennese born conductor, Joseph Trauneck. “Sponsoring the JSO is a sound platform for our business,” says Gary Mockler, Group CEO at GTC. “Supporting the arts in general and the JSO in particular, is the right thing to do. GTC easily identifies with the importance of this social responsibility, particularly when youngsters are involved and are empowered to be in a position to improve themselves and the orchestra overall.”... Read More
GTC unveils new brand
The new brand unites the groups various divisions and companies with one consolidated look and feel, while continuing to recognise GTCs 23 year heritage and historical milestones. The JSO celebrated its 80th Birthday as the 33-person orchestra performed alongside the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra at the Linder Auditorium this afternoon. In the JSOs ongoing commitment to developing musical talent in South Africa, eight young soloists performed classic concertos with the JSO. In addition, the JSO performed with the Wits trio at the celebration. The trio includes Zanta Hofmeyr and Malcolm Nay both of whom played with the JSO when they were young soloists themselves. “As proud sponsors of the JSO, GTC is privileged to share in the orchestras 80th birthday celebrations today, while we simultaneously reveal our own distinct identity. We specifically chose to share our launch with the JSO, because... Read More
