Richard Cock
Maestro Richard Cock will be in Durban this weekend to conduct the 25th Last Night of the Proms concert, featuring the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, the Durban Symphonic Choir, guest choirs, soloists, the KZN Pipes and Drums and the Parker Studio of Celtic Dance. Continue reading
Senta Belly Dancers. Photo: Val Adamson
Shall We Dance, Durban’s most popular dance showcase celebrates its 23rd season this year at the Playhouse Opera in Durban from September 11 to 19. Continue reading
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
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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