Friends
of Music in partnership with iGrandiTenori and Jazz Expression will present Durban Opera Potpourri on April 14,
2019.
With the
aim “Let’s Bring Opera Back To Our City”, the concert will feature 12 of the
best operatic voices in KZN led by internationally-based stars, baritone
Luthando Qave (Sweden) and tenor Owen Boikhutso Metsileng (Germany). Metsileng
has been selected to represent Africa in this year’s BBC Cardiff Singer of the
World competition which is taking place in June.
Included
in the programme will be excepts from I
Puritani, Tosca, La Favorita, Otello, Uqomisa Iliba, La Bohème, Lucia di
Lammermoor, Il Trovatore, Simon
Boccanegra and Forza del Destino,
to name a few.
(Melvin Peters)
“When we
said it's a "Potpourri" we meant it! Part of our focus is to
eradicate the perceived line between different genres of music. For this reason
we bring you internationally-acclaimed jazz master Melvin Peters and his
quartet to join the mix,” say the organisers.
The
Durban Jewish Centre will be set up with tables for this event and audience
members are encouraged to bring their picnic meals with them. A full bar will
be available.
The
doors will open at 12h30 for audience to enjoy a wine tasting, art exhibition
and some jazz music in the foyer, before making their way into the hall for
their picnic lunch.
Durban
Opera Potpourri takes place on April 14 at 14h00. Tickets R100 (R60 students
with card and R30 school children) available at the door or email
friendsofmusic@webmail.co.za for pre-bookings.
The
Durban Jewish Centre is situated at 44 Ke Masinga (Old Fort) Road. For more details contact Kwazi 073 193 8032
or Keith 071 505 1021 or email friendsofmusic@webmail.co.za
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