(Simon
Milliken. Pic by Val Adamson)
“The KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra
is shocked and devastated by the killing of Mr Simon Milliken, a former
Principal Double Bass Player of the Orchestra for about 30 years. Mr Milliken
was a very good musician who was very passionate about developing young
musicians and spent hours teaching them and harnessing their talent,” says Reena
Makan, Marketing Manager of the KZNPO.
“Even though he had recently retired from
the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, he continued to play with us on an ad-hoc basis
and his sudden passing away, leaves a void in the musical life of our beautiful
city of Durban,” she adds.
The Orchestra will honour the life of Mr
Milliken at the Symphony Concert on Thursday (September 6) at the Durban City
Hall at 19h30 and a memorial service will be held later in the week.
To
link direct to the KZN Philharmonic’s website click on the orchestra’s banner
advert on the top of the page or visit kznphil.org.za
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