(Bongani
Tembe is one of the soloists)
Accompanied by the KZNPO and the eThekwini
Choristers, top South African soloists combine forces to perform Mendelssohn’s Hymn of Praise this Easter.
In keeping with tradition The Playhouse
Company will once again stage a classical, religious work over the Easter
weekend. This year’s choice of Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 2, Hymn of Praise, which the composer
described as “A Symphony-Cantata on Words of the Holy Bible”, promises to be an
uplifting experience for the whole family.
This magnificent semi-staged production
will be directed by Marcus Desando and conducted by maestro Lyk Temmingh, with
the choir trained by seasoned conductor and choir master, Gerhard Geist.
Accompanied by the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra
and the eThekwini Choristers, top South African soloists, Bongani Tembe
(tenor), Hanli Stapela (soprano) and Khumbuzile Dlamini (soprano), combine
forces to perform Mendelssohn’s masterpiece in The Playhouse Opera.
Originally composed to celebrate the 400th
anniversary of Johan Gutenberg’s first movable printing press, Mendelssohn’s Hymn of Praise consists of three
orchestral movements followed by eleven vocal movements. The text of various
Psalms and Bible verses from Ephesians, Isaiah and Romans inspired Mendelssohn
to compose this magnificent work.
Hymn of Praise will be performed on Easter
Sunday (March 31) at 15h00. Tickets range from R80 to R100. Early booking is advised from
Computicket online, 0861 915 8000 and Shoprite Checkers money market counters
or from the Playhouse Box Office, 031 369 9540 during office hours.
Alternatively tickets can be booked via the
Playhouse website – www.playhousecompany.com
or Facebook page “The Playhouse Company”. Bring the whole family, or get a
group together, and take advantage of a 10% discount for bookings of 10 tickets
or more.
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Garage.
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