Lebo M to make a special appearance at Disney’s The Lion King King Live in Concert
JOBURG – Renowned producer, Lebo M, to take the audience through a mesmeric performance of The Circle of Life.
Disney’s The Lion King Live in Concert, in collaboration with FNB, is set to provide fans with a breath-taking opening night when revered music producer and composer, Lebo M takes the audience through a mesmeric performance of The Circle of Life.
The soundtrack, composed by Lebo M and renowned Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer, won them a 1995 Grammy for best instrumental arrangement with accompanying vocals.
Lebo M will join the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra – led by South African conductor Eddie Clayton on stage at The Sun Arena, Times Square in Pretoria on 10 December for one night only. While other shows will take place on 11 and 12 December.
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Speaking about his involvement in the proudly South African production, Lebo M said he was proud to be part of a journey that started over 25 years ago.
“I can’t wait for people to experience The Lion King Live in Concert with a full orchestra – that boasts 84 renowned musicians made up of 50 string players, 11 woodwinds, 13 brass, 1 harp, 6 percussion, 1 guitarist, 1 electric bass and a keyboard. This will be an extraordinary experience not to be missed, and I look forward to seeing you there. Imagine being transported into Simba’s playful world with all its adventure, love and loyalty, as well as the jealousy, threats and dangers of their wicked and wily foes through soaring orchestral sounds – I do not think there’s any better way to bring this magical experience to life than this!” Lebo M said.
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Bonga Sebesho, head of sponsorship at FNB said the bank was delighted to collaborate with a global brand to bring the family event to South African audiences.
“As FNB, we don’t see ourselves as a bank, but a lifestyle brand that is centred on providing experiences and solutions that matter to our customers,” Sebesho said.
