Forward-thinking artist Burton Naidoo will present
his latest work, Our Song, at
Rhumbelow Theatre on July 12 and 13.
Inspired by the life and character of Nelson
Mandela, pianist, composer and arranger Naidoo has transcribed some of his most
iconic speeches.
The words of the speeches are pitch-classed
and harmonised in the effort to create a musical backdrop to these important
pieces. Naidoo has also written new compositions to compliment the performance.
Written for solo piano and track, the
audience can expect speeches from the Rivonia Trial, Praise singing from
Sthembile Mlangeni and Zolani Mkhiva at the inauguration, as well as FW De
Klerk’s announcement to free Nelson Mandela at Parliament, 1990.
A proliļ¬c composer, Naidoo has performed
throughout the world and continues to push the boundaries of his musical
imagination.
Our
Song was presented to an audience for the first
time at the Hilton Arts Festival on September 15, 2018.
There will be performances at Rhumbelow
Theatre Durban on July 12 and 13 at 20h00. The venue opens 60 minutes before
show for picnic dinner.
Tickets R150 (R130 pensioners, students
with a valid student card and tables of eight or more. R75 under 13s). Family
Pack Pricing (R300 for two adults and two children free)
Take along food picnic baskets. Braais will
be available. There is limited secure parking and booking is essential. A cash
bar is available (no alcohol may be brought on to the premises). Rhumbelow
Durban is situated at 42 Cunningham Road off Bartle Road in Umbilo.
Booking is through Computicket or contact
Roland on 082 499 8636, email roland@stansell.za.net (also for group booking
discounts of 20 or more) or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com
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