DANIEL ROWLAND

The KZN Philharmonic Orchestra proudly presents world-renowned violinist Daniel Rowland on October 14 in a concert that forms part of its World Symphony Series Spring Season which runs until November 4.

Although born in London, Rowland grew up in the Netherlands studying with Davina van Wely and Viktor Liberman in Amsterdam and later with Igor Oistrakh in Brussels as well as working intensively with Herman Krebbers, Ruggiero Ricci and Ivry Gitlis. He has also won various national and international prizes, such as the "Brahms Prize" of the Brahms Society in Baden- Baden and the prestigious Oskar Back competition at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, where he also made his concerto debut in 1992 performing the Tchaikovsky Concerto. This launched a busy international career as a soloist, recitalist, chamber musician and director.

In July 2007, Rowland joined the renowned London-based Brodsky String Quartet as their new first violinist. The Brodskys have an international performing and recording schedule with concerts in Australia, Mexico, the far east and throughout Europe in '09/'10. As a soloist, he has performed widely in venues such as the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Carnegie Hall in New York and the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Rowland, who returns to South Africa for the sixth time, will perform Elgar’s Violin Concerto in B Minor. His instrument is by Lorenzo Storioni, Cremona 1776. Also featured in the programme is Weber’s Oberon: Overture and Schumann’s Symphony No.1 “Spring” in B-flat Major. The orchestra will be led by Maestro Robert Maxym, who is no stranger to the City Hall stage, having conducted the orchestra on numerous occasions, including recent performances during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Pre-concert talks, held in association with the Friends of Music, take place at The Royal Hotel at 18h15 on Thursdays, prior to the concert. Entrance is R30 and includes light refreshments.

Patrons have access to safe and subsidised parking which is available at the Royal Hotel and once again extra security guards have been contracted by the KZN Philharmonic and will be placed in the surrounding areas of the Durban City Hall.

The concert takes place in the Durban City Hall on October 14 at 19h30. More information on 031 369 9438, mail kznpo@kznpo.co.za or visit www.kznpo.co.za or click on the KZNPO advert at the top of this page.