Lights, orchestra, Amapiano, powerhouse vocals…and action! The Montecasino Teatro in Johannesburg became the ultimate stage this past weekend as the Red Bull Symphonic Orchestra Choir took center stage during this year’s Red Bull Symphonic Orchestra Experience, a sold-out, genre-defining spectacle. The choir, led by the dynamic Rorisang Sechele, was the perfect harmonic cherry on top of a breathtaking performance. Fusing the raw energy of Amapiano with the classical elegance of a live orchestra, Kelvin Momo, Adam Howard, Egoli SymphonicOrchestra and the choir delivered a 3-day show that blurred the lines between street-born rhythm and symphonic, sonic grandeur.
Image: Redbull Symphonic Orchestra 2025 Choir. Photo credit: Belinda Howard
Matabola also returned to the choir as a soulful alto. Following the release of her debut album In Full Bloom – The Seed, blending jazz, neo-soul, and gospel influences early this year, and subsequent a feature on Spotify’s prestigious Jazz NXT playlist, Sechele’s presence at the helm only solidifies her rising star status. Her triumph at this year’s event comes just ahead of her much-anticipated performance at Kids Love Jazz on 14 June at The Playground in Braamfontein.
