DCO IN SPRING CLASSICAL CONCERTS

 

(Left: Jitske Brien. Pic supplied)

Music-lovers are invited to a Spring Classical Concert - an intimate afternoon in the company of the Durban City Orchestra (DCO) as they perform a magnificent spring-inspired programme of Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart and more, at two different concerts: 

St Thomas Church, Musgrave on Sunday October 13 at 15h00 

and 

Northlands Bowling Club on Sunday October 20 at 15h00.

 

The orchestra, one of the longest-running orchestras in the country, has a complement of approximately 30 active members who get together weekly. The orchestra includes two accomplished professional musicians in Charl van der Merwe as Resident Conductor and Jitske Brien as Concert Master, joined by guest artists.

The programme is a carefully-curated programme of always popular classics:

Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana - a captivating instrumental piece from Pietro Mascagni's one-act opera Cavalleria Rusticana; Carmen Suite No 1 by Georges Bizet - a brilliant orchestral arrangement that distils the essence of his renowned opera; Beethoven's Ninth Symphony Finale which stands as one of the most iconic and transformative moments in classical music; Symphony No.12 by Mozart - an early work that showcases the young composer's burgeoning talent; Joseph Haydn's Symphony No 88 - a splendid example of the mature classical style for which he is renowned and O mio babbino caro - a poignant aria from Giacomo Puccini’s 1918 opera Gianni Schicchi.

For both concerts, it is advisable to pre-book tickets.  However, unsold tickets are available at the door.

The concerts will take place as follows:

October 13, 2024, at 15h00 at St Thomas Church, Musgrave. Tickets R180 full price (R150 for pensioners and students) Tickets booked through Quicket:

October 20, 2024, at 15h00 at Northlands Bowling Club, Durban North. Tickets: R200. Booking through Webtickets.

or Roland: roland@stansell.co.za / 082 499 8636