KZN CONCERT: SEPTEMBER 30

The KZN Philharmonic Orchestra’s Spring Season continues with works by a mutually supportive pair of musical giants. Conductor Arjan Tien returns to the podium on September 20 for a programme of works by Brahms and Dvořák.

The line-up includes Brahms’ Serenade No. 1 in D major, Op. 11 as well as two works by Dvořák - Slavonic Dance No. 1 in C major, Op. 46 and his Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104, B. 191. The soloist in the Cello Concerto will be Wolfgang Schmidt.

The concert will take place on September 20 at 19h30 at the Durban City Hall. The final rehearsals for World Symphony Series Season concerts are open to the public and provide a glimpse into the preparation for a symphony concert. Join the orchestra each Symphony Season on Thursdays at 10h00 in the Durban City Hall. Entrance R30 (R10 scholars) includes a cup of tea.

NB: There are no open rehearsals for operatic programmes.

The pre-concert talks have a new home in the recently-renovated Alhambra Room at the Playhouse (across the road from the City Hall). The entry fee remains R10 and starts at18h15. Ted Brien will be the lecturer this week.

Subscriptions are still available from just R504 (R470 for pensioners). Contact Nickey on 031 369 9404 or e-mail bookings@kznpo.co.za to subscribe. Subscription also makes the perfect gift for that special someone who has everything.

Further details of the Spring Season programmes, soloists and conductors are available on smart phones at kznpo.liveapp.mobi or visit www.kznpo.co.za, alternatively e-mail kznpo@kznpo.co.za or call 031 3699438. Single tickets are available from Computicket: www.computicket.com or on 083 915 8000 or from Shoprite Checkers Money Market counters.