Experience a beautiful and breezy concert with the magnificent
music of the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra when An Italian Serenade takes to the stage on February 5 in the
Pietermaritzburg City Hall.
Presented by Parklane SUPERSPAR in association with
Christopher Duigan's Music Revival, An
Italian Serenade sees the orchestra and featured soloists perform a light-hearted
evening of Italian music under the baton of visiting American conductor, Daniel
Boico.
The evening will feature popular and energetic selections
including the overture to Barber of
Seville, O Sole Mio, Habanera from Carmen,
plus Italian opera arias O mio babbino
caro and Una furtiva lagrima.
Christopher Duigan will once again be featured at the piano
in this performance playing Franz Liszt's solo transcription from Donizetti's Lucia di Lamermoor. He joins the
soloists in Rossinis’ comic Cat Duet.'
Following on from Last
Night of the Maritzburg Proms and the resoundingly successful Viennese Nights, An Italian Serenade
seeks to capture a similar sophisticated and light-hearted mood. Expect to enjoy celebrated Italian music from
Cavalleria Rusticana, La Danza by
Rossini, Dance of the Hours, Finiculi
Finucula and the winning Brindisi
from La Traviata. Audience members
are invited to dress to suit the elegant summery conditions and set the tone
for the evening. Tickets include refreshments served at interval.
An Italian Serenade
takes place on February 5 at 19h00 in the Pietermaritzburg City Hall. Tickets
range from R130 to R190 (discounts for pensioners and scholars) and are
available from the new Ticket Desk in the main entrance to Parklane SUPERSPAR or
phone 033 342 3487.
Opening hours for the Ticket Desk are Monday to Friday from
08h00 to 18h00 and Saturday and Sunday from 08h00 to 15h00.
An Italian Serenade
is sponsored by Parklane SUPERSPAR, The Witness, Big Beat, Msunduzi
Municipality and CPW Printers. Parking is secure and patrolled in the City
Hall, Tatham Art Gallery and Bessie Head Library precincts.
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