Summer symphony season launched
Enjoy the best of classical music with KZN's top orchestra.
THE KZN Philharmonic Orchestra launches its Summer 2014 Symphony Concert Season from 20 February to 27 March at the Durban City Hall.
Six sublime and inspirational symphony concerts await classical music lovers in the series.
In designing the symphony concert programmes, Bongani Tembe, CEO and artistic director, has ensured that traditionalists and concert newcomers alike will be thrilled with each and every performance.
“By attending all six concerts in the season audiences can hear their old favourites while also building their knowledge of music. For instance, the concert on 6 March features Concerto for sitar, cello and orchestra as well as the ever-popular Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5,” he said.
Past concert research proves that Durban audiences are always keen to hear South African soloists and the KZNPO’s series will feature Anzel Gerber playing Elgar’s Cello Concerto Op. 85 on 27 February and Avigail Bushakevitz with Violin Concerto No. 5 by Mozart on 27 March.
Among the international stars appearing during the season are trumpet, cello and piano soloists. True to maintaining its world class performance standards, this season the KZN Philharmonic’s podium will be graced by a selection of highly acclaimed international conductors – Israeli-born Daniel Boico, Yasuo Shinozaki from Japan, African-American Kazem Abdullah and Frank Cramer of Germany.
Pre-concert lectures take place at 6.15pm on concert nights in the Alhambra Room at the Playhouse Theatre across the road from the City Hall. These lectures enable concert-goers to learn more about the works to be performed, thereby enhancing their enjoyment of the live entertainment.
This season the KwaZulu Natal Wind Band will welcome concertgoers as they approach the City Hall, performing in the Porte Cochère from 7pm to 7.30pm preceding the concerts on 20 and 27 February and 27 March. This is a wonderful opportunity to appreciate Durban’s up and coming young talent.
Every symphony season the KZN Philharmonic encourages concert-goers to buy season tickets, thereby becoming subscribers and qualifying for a 25 per cent discount on single ticket prices. Visit www.kznphil.org.za for full details or call the orchestra on 031 369 9438.
