Superstar Bryn Terfel heads for Durban
Lovers of fine music are in for a treat when opera superstar Bryn Terfel performs at the Durban City Hall.
A red-letter event not-to-be-missed is in the offing for music lovers in Durban. The acclaimed Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel will give one recital in the Durban City Hall on Friday 9 May as part of his South African tour next month. He will appear with internationally recognised South African pianist, Nina Schumann, as his accompanist.
Hailed as Britain’s greatest singing sensation, the superstar will appear in Durban with the internationally recognised South African pianist, Nina Schumann, as his accompanist. They will perform an enticing programme of music spanning three centuries, opening with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s evergreen hit, ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ from South Pacific and including a group of famous operatic scenes titled ‘Bad Boys of Opera’, some much loved Celtic songs such as ‘Danny Boy’ and ‘ Loch Lomond’, and a wealth of other songs.
A major recording star, Bryn Terfel is a towering presence in the international music world. Whether in the fields of opera, oratorio, art song, musical theatre or popular song, both live and recorded, his powerhouse combination of a great voice, superb diction, a commanding stage presence and supercharged acting skills have seen the singer triumphing as one of the world’s hottest property artists for more than two decades.
The New York Philharmonic’s gala performances of Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd at New York’s Avery Fisher Hall last month with Terfel in the title role and Emma Thompson returning to the stage after many years as Mrs Lovett, dubious baker of pies, brought the house down. Terfel also performs and records his beloved Welsh folk songs – not so much a crossover project as a return to his singing roots.
Mr Terfel’s Durban recital on 9 May starts at 19h30. Tickets at R350 and R420 are available now from Computicket on 0861 915 8000, or go to Computicket for online bookings. Early booking is advised.
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Berea Mail is giving away four double tickets to the Durban performance at the Durban City Hall. To enter fill in your details in the competition entry form below. Winners chosen by lucky draw will be contacted telephonically and must collect tickets at the box office. Competition closes 7 May at 12pm. Terms and conditions apply.
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