(Shlomo Mintz)
After a sell-out concert with standing ovations in Cape
Town, world superstar Shlomo Mintz comes to Durban tomorrow night (August 28).
He will perform Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto with the
KZN Philharmonic Orchestra at the Durban City Hall for the opening of their
Spring Symphony Concert season.
This is a concert not to be missed. Preceding the violin
concerto the Orchestra will perform Mendelssohn’s overture to a Midsummer Night’s Dream. After interval,
the audience will be wowed by the well-known, ever-popular Brahms Symphony No
4.
Shlomo Mintz has dedicated his life to music and is
regarded as one of the foremost violinists of our time. Esteemed for his
impeccable musicianship, stylistic versatility and commanding technique, his
maturity brings an intellectual approach and an admirable balance of tone and
technique to his performance.
“It is an honour for us to be hosting such an exemplary
musician and illustrates the high esteem in which this orchestra is held by
international soloists,” said Bongani Tembe, Chief Executive and Artistic
Director of the KZN Philharmonic.
The Spring Symphony season consists of eight Thursday
night concerts in the Durban City Hall running from August 28 to October 23 (excluding
October 16). All concerts commence at 19h30. By booking for the full season of
concerts one becomes a subscriber and achieves a 25 percent discount on
individual concert prices. Pensioner subscribers get 30 percent off.
From 18h30 to 19h15 tomorrow night, the KZN Youth Wind
Band will perform free of charge on Church Walk outside the City Hall. This
offers a delightful welcome from these talented youngsters to an evening of
musical excellence.
During the season, before each concert at 18h15, one can
attend a 45 minute lecture in the Playhouse Alhambra Room, across the road from
the City Hall. The lectures are delivered by local music experts and give
concertgoers a deeper understanding and appreciation of the music to be heard
in the concert. Refreshments and light snacks may be purchased in the foyers of
the Playhouse and the City Hall before and after the talk.
The entire precinct of the City Hall and surrounding
parking garages is patrolled by a private security company, in addition to the
City’s security presence, ensuring a safe and pleasant inner city experience
for everyone.
Booking is through Computicket (single tickets) or by
calling the KZN Philharmonic’s booking office on 031 369 9404 or e-mail bookings@kznphil.org.za (season
tickets for subscribers).
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