MEDIA RELEASE: SANParks brings the Golden Classics back to the Golden Gate Highlands National Park- a sizzling weekend experience for jazz and classic lovers!

Jazz lovers and classic aficionados need to hop online ASAP to secure a seat at the 300-seat limited #GoldenWeekend experience taking place on the 30th November – 2nd December.

From the tranquil foothills of the Maluti Mountains, with the breathtaking golden sandstone cliffs and outcrops of the Brandwag at the Golden Gate Highlands National Park 20km outside of Clarens, comes the second instalment of South African’s newest musical event, the prestigious Golden Classics, hosted by South African National Parks.

Guests will get to experience classic and operatic musical talent that includes tenor Aubrey M Lodewyk and soprano Caroline Nkweaccompanied by the Free State Symphony Orchestra with a special appearance by the Gauteng Opera. The arranger and conductor for the evening is renowned maestro Kutlwano Masote. This line up will be preceded by an evening of sublime jazz on Friday evening, headlined by the SAMA award winning pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini, accompanied by the soulful and lyrical jazz vocalist Lindiwe Noxolo.

Hapiloe Sello, Managing Executive of Tourism Development and Marketing says, “The Golden Classics is a musical event like no other in South Africa. There are several jazz and classical music events in the country but none can boast the majestic Maluti Mountains as a backdrop and with the clear night skies of the Free State as a canopy. It is a magical and very exclusive weekend of musical indulgence in a stunning setting; a true #GoldenWeekend. The musicians are carefully selected to ensure that audiences are always enthralled by the best talent that South Africa has to offer - it is destined to be a bucket list event for serious music lovers.”

The all-inclusive packages are as follows:

R2,030.00 for one night per person,
R4,000.00 for two people sharing for one night.
R7 100.00 two nights for two people sharing and
R3 615.00 for one person for two nights.

The package details can be accessed on www.goldengateclassics.org.Enthusiasts and visitors can follow the event on all the SANParks social media sites for up to date information.