THE KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra is hosting its Summer Season of our World Symphony Series to entice music lovers of all backgrounds. Continue reading
KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra
Enjoy a Christmas Celebration at the Playhouse
BACK by popular demand, The Playhouse Company wraps up the festive season with A Christmas Celebration a star-studded extravaganza for the whole family that is set to light up the Playhouse Opera Theatre stage for a bumper six shows from December 19 to 24. Continue reading
KZNPO’s Spring Season climaxes this week
Daniel Raskin
The final concert in the KZN Philharmonic’s 2015 World Symphony Series Spring Season takes place in the Durban City Hall at 7.30 pm on October 22. Continue reading
Enjoy the skirl of the pipes and delight in Celtic dancing at the Proms
Ian Turnbull
MARITZBURG piper, Ian Turnbull, will be performing at the Last Night of the Proms concert in the Pietermaritzburg City Hall at 7.30 pm on Saturday, October 10. Continue reading
Last Night of the Proms: Meet the soloists
Pietermaritzburg Prommers are preparing to raise the roof of the City Hall which is playing host the Last Night of the Proms concert, hosted by Parklane SuperSpar. The concert takes place on Satuday, October 10 at 7.30 pm and tickets can be booked at Parklane. Ahead of the concert I spoke to two of the soloists: Boris Kerimov and Sorin Osorhea.
Get ready to ‘let your hair down’ at the Last Night of the Proms in Pietermaritzburg
Richard Cock
A FUN evening with a serious aim is how acclaimed conductor, Richard Cock, describes the Last Night of the Proms concerts, which he has been conducting for the past 25 years. Continue reading
Guy Buttery and Gareth Gale to perform live in KZN
Guy Buttery and Gareth Gale
In association with Concerts SA, renowned guitar virtuoso Guy Buttery returns to KwaZulu-Natal with a brand new show. He will be bringing his Standard Bank Ovation Award-winning collaboration with drummer/percussionist extraordinaire, Gareth Gale, to the province with concerts in Durban, Kloof and Salt Rock. Continue reading
Rehearsals for Ubuntu, a new South African opera, are underway
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
Juan Burgers’ ‘Ubuntu – The Opera’ to premiere in November
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.
Durban Symphonic Choir performs at Mariannhill Monastery
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
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