(Naum Rousine and the
KZN Philharmonic)
A multiple celebration will be enjoyed as the sun sets on November
9 at the Denis Hurley Centre / Emmanuel Cathedral in the heart of Durban, in
the form of a spectacular interfaith concert featuring the KZN Philharmonic
Orchestra and guest soloists to commemorate the centenary of Hurley’s birth and
rejoice in the formal opening of the Denis Hurley Centre (DHC).
The concert will be held in Emmanuel Cathedral. Only 800
people will be able to experience this unique, historic event. A full programme
of supporting events will take place in the Denis Hurley Centre and Emmanuel
Cathedral over the celebration weekend.
The concert has been thoughtfully created to commemorate
Hurley’s legacy, to celebrate the opening of the DHC and to demonstrate the
role of the faith communities in working together on this project.
The KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, which has graciously supported
this project, will be conducted by Naum Rousine. They will be joined by the
Clermont Community and Emmanuel Cathedral Choirs and noted performers including
a Buddhist drumming group from Johannesburg; storyteller Gcina Mhlophe and her
daughter Kwezi Becker; acclaimed opera singers Linda Bukhosini and Bongani
Tembe; violinist and KZNPOs concert master, Joanna Frankel and opera singer
Raphael Vilakazi.
They will be joined by children of the six different faith
groups represented in this event. (African Traditional, Buddhist, Christian,
Hindu, Jewish, Muslim).
The concert begins as the sun sets with the traditional
sunset call to prayer from the neighbouring Juma Mosque; with a response from
the church bells; followed by Buddhist and Zulu drums and orchestral pieces of
Jewish and Hindu music; Muslim chanting and Christian and African choral pieces
will all combine to show the richness of Durban’s musical and religious
heritage.
The overture has been composed specially for the occasion by
KZNPO’s John Walton. It is an evocative piece inspired by church bells and the
Muslim call to prayer. The concert rousing grand-finale – to be performed by
the whole company - has been composed by Dawn Selby (music) and Themi Venturas
(lyrics).
The production is directed by Themi Venturas; produced by
Raymond Perrier and Paddy Kearney with technical infrastructure by Selby’s.
The Denis Hurley Centre is a purpose-made new building
alongside Emmanuel Cathedral in the city’s CBD close to the busiest road, rail
and taxi hub in the province. This busy multi-purpose multi-faith facility
promotes extensive outreach, support, feeding and training for the homeless,
unemployed and refugee communities, and provides primary health care as well as
community building programmes in one of the most diverse, challenging and
impoverished neighbourhoods of downtown Durban.
The Denis Hurley Centre is a legacy project honouring
Archbishop Denis Hurley OMI who was bishop and archbishop of this city from
1947 to 1992. He played a significant role in opposing apartheid and promoting
the vision of a just society. It is the result of years of extensive, committed
and participative fundraising. Although construction of the new centre is
complete, fund raising is still necessary to further equip, staff and resource
the building, and support its myriad innovative projects.
Join the 800 people who will experience this unique event on
November 9 at 18h30 for 19h00. Safe, guarded parking is provided. General
tickets at R130 are available through Computicket outlets, telephonically at
0861 915 8000, or online at www.computicket.com;
and also from select parishes.
For more info on World
Religions in Concert contact concert@denishurleycentre.org
There are limited VIP tickets for R450 which give access to
preferential seating and parking and the Cardinal’s reception immediately after
the concert. Contact Ailsa Windsor of Going Places on 083 250 2690 or concert@denishurleycentre.org
For more info on the DHC and for the full centenary
programme: contact Raymond Perrier on raymond@denishurleycentre.org
or 0765 702 497.
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