(Above: Hamming it up at the
British Culture and Heritage Association offices in Glenwood, ahead of Music en
Masse, are KZN Philharmonic Musicians Graham Alexander (violin); Jonalene
Taylor (double bass) and conductor Russell Scott. Pic supplied)
The British Cultural & Heritage Association presents Music en Masse 2024 – a participative
and fun orchestral concert which aims to bring together musicians - anyone who
can read and play music - of all ages and cultures in KZN for a concert
performed by “the biggest orchestra ever seen in Durban” to take place in the
DLI Hall in Greyville on Sunday September 15, 2024, at 14h30.
The concert has become an annual event - part of Durban’s musical calendar – featuring a public performance by a massed orchestra, under the baton of Russell Scott, which aims to serve the interests of the arts, culture and musical education in Durban.
(Right: Russell Scott.
Pic supplied
The organisers are looking for participants to join in!
The concert features a varied programme of orchestral favourites and eclectic musical numbers: National Anthem; Texidor Amporita Rocca; Capua O Solo Mio; Bizet Carmen Suite; Newman Por Una Cabeza; Mozart Non Piu Andrai; Rota Theme from the Godfather; Moricone I Knew I loved you; Schoenberg On my own; Zimmer Themes from Gladiator and Ophenbach Can Can.
There will also be interludes by guest artists, a pipe band, and a pre-performance programme by marimba players.
Among the performers are
Jitske Brien (violin) and Nina Watson (piano) and vocalists: Ramze Williams,
Walther De Bruin and Grace McIlroy.
The British Cultural & Heritage Association is invested in musical inclusion and outreach. The vision of this concert it to provide a platform for all musicians, young and old, to develop their skills; provide an opportunity for amateur musicians to play as part of a full orchestra in an official concert; and to facilitate the advancement and development of cultural activities and the arts, fulfilling one of the British Cultural & Heritage Association’s roles in the local community.
Co-ordinator Cheri Steenberg from the British Cultural & Heritage Association considers: “We are delighted to be able to prove a unique afternoon function for the entertainment of Durban residents while contributing to the development of the arts in KZN by making the concert a participative afternoon of support for young musicians and in so doing, stimulating an interest in and an enthusiasm for orchestral music in Durban.”
Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day or directly from the office, prior to the event between 09h00 and 13h00, at Berea Bowling Club - Corner of Brand and Ferguson – Entrance in Ferguson Road.
The concert takes place on September 15 at 14h30 at the DLI Hall in Greyville.
Tickets: R100 (R80 Pensioners and R50 Children under 12)
For more information, contact Cheri on email: bcha1820@global.co.za or Lynne - bcha1820@gmail.com.
To participate, or for more information phone: 031-202 6174.
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