The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra concluded its Summer Symphony Season 2022 last week at the Linder Auditorium at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). The season combined the cream of South African musical talent with the best international performers. Among them was Ilya Friedberg, an Israeli pianist of global renown. By all accounts, concert-goers were treated to a stirring rendition of Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 4 in B flat major, op. 60, and went home satisfied by beautiful music and the opportunity to support the arts in a post-COVID-19 world. The chance to listen to live music might not sound...