(Conductor
Kutlwano Masote)
The Royal Symphony at The Royal Show
featuring the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra with Kutlwano Masote (conductor),
takes place on Sunday May 26, 2019, at 10h00 on the Great Stage of The Main
Arena, Royal Show Grounds in Pietermaritzburg.
The robust rhythms of marches and lilting
sway of a waltz will have local audiences on their feet when the Royal
Symphony, now in its eighth year, enthrals with a magical compilation of
rousing and elegant music performed by the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra.
The Royal Symphony Concert is presented by
the Royal Show in association with the KZN Philharmonic and Music Revival. Experience
the pageantry, pomp, ceremony and splendour of this grand selection with
toe-tapping rhythms and sweeping melodies under a sparkling, blue African sky.
The programme is conducted by South African
Kutlwano Masote and introduced by Andy Capostagno. Well-known as Super Sport
commentator on everything from rugby to netball, Capostagno has a secret love
for the classics and all things relating to musical trivia.
Born into a musical family in Soweto, Masote
began violin lessons at an early age under the tutelage of his father, Michael,
a respected music teacher and founder of the Soweto Symphony Orchestra. After studying at the University of the Witwatersrand,
he was awarded a scholarship by Yehudi Menuhin to further study cello and
chamber music at the International Menuhin Music Academy in Switzerland. His
affinity for cross-cultural music projects and performances has set him apart
as a versatile music director and conductor. He is also an orchestrator and
arranger of music not usually performed by orchestras. To this end, he has
orchestrated music by hip hop artists Khuli Chana and Kwesta, soul singers
Kabomo and Maleh as well as Lira, Sibongile Khumalo and Zonke.
(Haylea
Heyns)
Masote has enjoyed a 20-year career as an
on-air broadcaster at both Classic FM and SAfm, sharing his love for classical
music with audiences of those platforms. The programme includes the popular Radetzky March by Strauss, Light Cavalry Overture by Franz von Suppé,
the celebrated Waltz from Gonoud’s Faust
and Gold and Silver Waltz by Viennese
icon Franz Lehar. Pietermaritzburg soprano Haylea Heyns will once again sing
the anthems.
Extensive seating will be provided in the
Main Arena and on the Grandstands. It is recommended that hats and/or umbrellas
are included in your ‘bring alongs’ should it be a warm day.
The concert has been made possible with
support from First National Bank, ECR, The Witness and Coca-Cola. Daily gate
fees for the Royal Show apply.
For more information visit https://www.royalshow.co.za
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