(Tim
Gunther)
A magnificent concert of organ music … and
jazz will take place in St Paul’s Anglican Church on Tuesday (Heritage Day, September
24, 2019) at 11h30 to commemorate 170 years of the church’s existence.
In keeping with the cultural diversity of
the parish, the concert will feature a variety of music genres and musicians
co-ordinated by Melvin Peters, who has been the Music Director for the past 15
years.
The main performer is Tim Gunther, an
organist and choirmaster from Bremen, Germany who is visiting Durban under the
auspices of the City Partnership that exists between Durban and Bremen. Gunther
is currently the Music Director at St Stephani Kulturkirche in Bremen, a venue
dedicated primarily to the promotion of the arts.
(Melvin
Peters)
The concert on Heritage Day will also
feature the St Paul’s Choir, as well as the Melvin Peters Quartet: Jeff
Robinson on sax and flute, Philani Ngidi on bass, Bruce Baker on drums and
Melvin Peters on piano. The St Paul’s Choir will sing well-known music by Bach,
Mozart as well as a few contemporary composers, whilst the quartet will focus
on jazz that emanates primarily from South Africa.
The audience can expect to be taken on a
most interesting musical journey, with more than a few surprises along the way.
This event also affords the members of the audience the opportunity to
celebrate South Africa’s heritage on a day which is set aside for exactly this
purpose.
Tickets R80 (R50 pensioners, R20 children) may
be purchased at the door for. Patrons may also contact the church office on 031
305 4666 for all enquiries and advance bookings.
St Paul’s Anglican Church is located at 161
Monty Naicker Road, Durban, directly opposite the Workshop.
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