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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

BAROQUE 2000

Baroque 2000 perform in the majestic surroundings of the Church of the Monastery)
Next concert to take place on June 28 at Church of the Mariannhill Monastery.

Baroque 2000 team up with the Durban Chamber Choir for an all-Bach programme at the Church of the Monastery, Mariannhill on June 28.

The concert will be conducted by Christian Ashley Botha, for 26 years the conductor of the fine Drakensberg Boys Choir. The Cantata no 147, containing the Chorale Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring, is preceded by the Overture (Suite) no 1 in C.

The concert starts at 15h00 on June 28. Tickets R80 at the door for this programme of great music, which is the last of Baroque 2000’s concerts until September. There is ample safe parking, and tea coffee and scones can be enjoyed in the tranquil Monastery Gardens before the concert. Enquiries to Michel at sursouth@iafrica.com or on 031 312 5539.