Maritzburg has been a favoured stop over the years for the Orchestra, with Symphony in the City and Handel’s Messiah being top drawcards. In recent years, there have been fewer opportunities for 'Maritzburgers to enjoy the beautiful music of the KZN Philharmonic, and it is with great pleasure that Epworth School, along with event sponsors, Parklane Spar, SpecSavers and the United Methodist Church, have put together a programme of festive music for Pietermaritzburg to celebrate and enjoy.
Dutch-born conductor Lykele Temmingh, a past winner of the SAA Performing Arts Award, will lead the Orchestra through a lively 75-minute celebration of all things musical. Soloists include Hilton College’s Luke Holder playing the organ, Nontobeko Bhengu, Pietermaritzburg’s very own Andrew Butler and Njabulo Nzuza, as well as 11-year-old Oliver Pentz who will play the bagpipes.
The Epworth choir of over 60 pupils from Grade 8 to Grade 12, will be led by Simon Bester, Epworth’s Head of High School Music and choir conductor, himself an accomplished cellist. There will be opportunities for the audience to sing along, moments of quiet reflection and moments of pure joy. The concert tickets have been subsidised to make it affordable for everyone to be able to attend this special event.
Tickets R100 can be booked online through Quicket or email gail@spottedowl.co.za to book.
The concert takes place on Saturday November 25, 2023. Doors open at 12h30 for 13h00 (concert start). Seating is unreserved.
The concert will take place in the Epworth Chapel, Epworth School in Golf Road, Pietermaritzburg.
For more information about the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra, click on the advert at the top right-hand of this page.
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