Classical music

Rehearsals for Ubuntu, a new South African opera, are underway

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UBUNTU composer Juan Burgers (centre) with choristers from left, Nana Mkhize, Nature Khuzwayo, Colleen Smit, Nqobile Khuzwayo, Nqobile Mathaba & Bright Magwaza (pic Val Adamson)

UBUNTU composer Juan Burgers (centre) with choristers from left, Nana Mkhize, Nature Khuzwayo, Colleen Smit, Nqobile Khuzwayo, Nqobile Mathaba & Bright Magwaza. Photo: Val Adamson

Chorus rehearsals are underway at the Durban Music School for the world premiere of Ubuntu – The Opera by Juan Burgers. Funded by the National Lotteries Commission and presented under the auspices of Esayidi FET College in collaboration with Bravo Africa Entertainment, the production will be performed in the Playhouse Opera Theatre between November 17 and 22. Continue reading →

Quirky, satirical and challenging music on offer!

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Swedish-born trumpeter, Jonas Brolin.

Swedish-born trumpeter, Jonas Brolin, will be performing with the Durban City Orchestra on September 6.

On Sunday, September 6 at St Agnes Church, Kloof, the Durban City Orchestra presents a classical concert of epic proportions. Continue reading →

Juan Burgers’ ‘Ubuntu – The Opera’ to premiere in November

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Juan Burgers

Juan Burgers

Music-lovers can look forward to the world premiere of a major new South African composition, to be unveiled on the Playhouse Opera stage in November. Entitled Ubuntu – The Opera, the work is the magnum opus of Durban-based musician and composer, Juan Burgers, who for many years has played a leading role in this country’s classical music environment.

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Durban Symphonic Choir performs at Mariannhill Monastery

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The Durban Symphonic Choir under Dr Ros Conrad will present its main event of the year, John Rutter’s stirring Requiem and other sacred music, at 2.30p m on Sunday August 16 at St Joseph’s Cathedral, Mariannhill Monastery. The choir will be accompanied by the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Naum Rousine. Tickets at R100 each will be available at the door; children under 12 enter free. Call 082 374 3965 or visit www.durbansymphonicchoir.co.za.

Durban Symphonic Choir

Durban Symphonic Choir