AMERICAN ACADEMY OF BALLET PERFORMANCE AWARDS IN HILTON

 

(Robin van Wyk puts aspirant ballet competition dancers through their paces at a previous South African Performance Awards Competition in Gauteng. Pic by Lauge Sorensen)

 

Ballet fans – plan a drive to Hilton this weekend as Hilton College Theatre has the huge honour of hosting the South African Performance Awards Competition on behalf of the American Academy of Ballet (AAB), a New York-based global ballet organisation that coordinates and hosts auditions and Performance Awards events all over the world – which comes to the Hilton College Theatre for the first time on Saturday March 28 from 13h00.

The public is invited to watch a thrilling high-stakes afternoon of top aspiring ballet dancers showcasing their skills in a competition format.  

There are two sessions – one for junior and one for senior dancers. Both sessions start with class taken by Karen Beukes, former Artistic Director of Joburg Ballet AD, followed by a carefully-curated competition format dance showcase. Approximately 20 dancers will be participating. Many from KZN but also from further afield.

Dancers will perform choreographed routines before judges as a means of boosting their technique, artistry, and confidence, and has proven to be an extraordinary way to inspire, train and motivate dancers to improve while truly enjoying ballet.

The AAB Performance Awards Competition is open to all ballet teachers and their students. The dancer and teacher may decide the most appropriate level for entry and each dancer must perform the solo variation for the level they select. The judge for the day is Knysna-based Sidwell Roman, supported by Iain Macdonald, who represents AAB in South Africa, and is former Artistic Director of Joburg Ballet.

There are cash prizes for the best dancers.

The American Academy of Ballet, located in New York, is an exceptional ballet company renowned for its top-notch ballet instruction. The American Academy of Ballet offers world-class dance training and performance opportunities. Its mission is to provide rigorous and inspiring ballet education to prepare students for professional careers. Long recognised as one of the premier ballet training institutions in the United States, the AAB is particularly renowned for its Summer School of Excellence taking place in July. Its international faculty boasts teachers drawn from prestigious ballet institutions such as the Paris Opera Ballet School, the Royal Ballet School in Antwerp, the New York City Ballet and from South Africa, Iain Macdonald.

Established by the visionary South African trailblazer in the world of ballet education, Mignon Furman, in the early 90s, the prestigious Performance Awards programme offers aspiring dancers from around the world the opportunity to refine their skills in a focused, supportive environment.

Laurence Kaplan, the son of Mignon Furman and the AAB Executive Director, says: “We invite dancers to be part of an international ballet event celebrated worldwide and to earn medals, certificates, and personalized feedback as well as experience the joy of performing in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere to build confidence, artistry, and lifelong memories.

“Every dancer deserves their moment — and in Hilton, that moment awaits. Join us for an afternoon that celebrates passion, progress, and performance — and maybe your journey will continue all the way to New York City! We look forward to a wonderful competition filled with talent, growth and inspiration.”

Junior and Seniors will be adjudicated on Saturday March 28 from 13h00, with registrations from noon. Tickets are R160 through Webtickets. Tickets are in the form of a day-pass allowing access to the auditorium throughout the day.

For enquiries/information contact: aaboffice@gmail.com or visit www.americanacademyofballet.com

OPEN CALL: MEMBERS' AWARD SHOW

The KZNSA Gallery has officially opened submissions for the 2026 Members’ Award Show. This year’s theme, Traces, was selected by Friends of the KZNSA Gallery.

Traces reflects on what remains, fades, or persists over time. It invites artists to explore memory, residue, and mark‑making, engaging with presence and absence. Works may draw on archival material, drawing, printmaking, photography, video, sculpture, performance, or painting, addressing ideas of erosion, accumulation, and material memory.

The Members’ Award Show is the KZNSA’s annual competition where members submit works responding to a chosen theme. Entries are reviewed by the Exhibition Sub‑Committee, with only those that meaningfully engage with the theme exhibited.

From these, a panel of external judges selects the top three works. Winning artists receive cash prizes, and the overall winner is awarded the opportunity to present a solo exhibition at the KZNSA Gallery the following year.

 

Submission dates (at the KZNSA Gallery):

Friday, April 10: 10h00 – 16h00

Saturday, April 11: 10h00 – 15h00

No late submissions will be accepted.

 

The Members’ Award Show will open with the prize‑giving on April 17, 2026.

 

Important: Only paid‑up members of the KZNSA may participate. Each member may submit a single work, with no restrictions on medium. Works can be framed or unframed, but must not exceed 150 x 150 cm due to space constraints. Entries that do not conform to these conditions will be disqualified.

 

The KZNSA Annual Members’ Award Show prizes are made possible through the generous support of the Key Foundation and the Joan Emmanuel Trust.

 

UPCOMING EXHIBITION: BRIDGING PERSPECTIVES

Opening on April 1 2026, World Autism Day, the KZNSA Gallery presents Bridging Perspectives, co‑curated with Ayanda I Am Art Gallery. Showing in the KZNSA Main and Mezzanine Galleries, the exhibition explores how different neurological experiences shape artistic expression.

Featuring painting, sculpture, digital art, photography, textiles, and mixed media, the show reflects on sensory perception, pattern recognition, emotional communication, and community connection.

Exhibition opening: Wednesday, April 1 2026 at 18h00

Main and Mezzanine Galleries

The KZNSA Gallery is situated at 166 Bulwer Road, Glenwood, in Durban. More information on 031 277 1705 or cell 082 220 0368 or visit www.kznsagallery.co.za

MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS ARRIVES ON DURBAN’S SHORES

 

Get ready, Durban. Things are about to look a little different.

Durban is about to welcome one of the world’s most fascinating attractions. The globally renowned Museum of Illusions will officially open its doors at Gateway Theatre of Shopping on Saturday, April 25, 2026, bringing its signature blend of science, art and immersive fun to KwaZulu-Natal.

Already a global phenomenon with locations in cities including Madrid, Paris, Amsterdam, New York and Dubai, the Durban opening marks another milestone for the brand’s expansion in Africa. With successful museums already operating in Johannesburg and Cape Town, the Durban location will further cement South Africa as a major destination in the Museum of Illusions’ worldwide network.

Originally founded in Zagreb, Croatia in 2015, the Museum of Illusions has welcomed millions of visitors globally, captivating audiences with its playful mix of perception-bending exhibits and interactive installations. Each museum is uniquely designed, offering visitors a hands-on journey through illusions that challenge the way we see the world.

Mark Collie, owner of Museum of Illusions South Africa, says: “Durban is a city known for its energy, creativity and vibrant culture, which makes it the perfect place for the next Museum of Illusions.  After the incredible response, we’ve seen in Johannesburg and Cape Town, we’re excited to bring this experience to KwaZulu-Natal and invite visitors to step into a world where nothing is quite as it seems.”

Situated inside the iconic Gateway Theatre of Shopping, the museum will take visitors on a fascinating adventure through a world of optical illusions, immersive rooms and interactive exhibits designed to entertain, surprise and spark curiosity.

Ditch everything you thought you knew about museum etiquette. At the Museum of Illusions Durban, you’re invited to get hands-on, dive in, and experience it all for yourself. From defying gravity in the Tilted Room to multiplying yourself in the Clone Room or stepping into the hypnotic Infinity Room, every installation is designed to surprise, challenge your perception, and deliver seriously shareable moments.

Built around its signature “edutainment” approach, the experience blends curiosity with play, appealing to kids, grown-ups, and everyone in between. Whether it’s a family day out, a standout date, a team-building session, or content that stops the scroll, the Museum of Illusions Durban will deliver something unexpected at every turn.

The museum also caters for birthdays, school trips, corporate events, and group experiences, making it a versatile venue for a wide range of occasions.

The Museum of Illusions Durban will be open seven days a week:

Mondays to Thursday from 09h00 to 20h00.

Fridays & Saturdays from 09h00 to 22h00 and Sundays and Public Holidays from 09h00 to 19h00.

 

Tickets will be available online and at the door, although advance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.

Follow our social media for sneak peeks and updates:

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For more information or to book tickets, visit the website MOI Durban

PILLAYBOY - JARYD PILLAY

 

Award winning comedian Jaryd Pillay is returning to Durban, with an all new stand-up comedy serving. Fresh off a 2025 Ovation Award winning run at the National Arts Festival, The Pillayboy is coming home!

 

Performances at the Rhumbelow Theatre:

Saturday, March 28, 2026. Show starts 19h30

Sunday, March 29, 2026. Show starts 14h00

The venue is open 90 minutes before show.

Get Reddy to put yourself in the right Moodley and witness 75 min of punch for punch hilarity from Cape Town's spiciest comic as he navigates tales of love, the South African Indian identity and what it truly means to be a real Pillayboy!

Reviews:

"Crisp insight and edgy hilarity" - The Critter

“Comedy Gold" - Cue

“Jaryd’s command of the stage, the microphone and his connection with the audience was evident as he walked on stage.” - Eddy Cassar for Plainsman Founder of Cape Town Funny Festival

"Pillay’s life stories and edgy humour come together effortlessly” - Cue

 

Tickets R180. Booking is essential on email: roland@stansell.co.za or Webtickets

Bring food picnic baskets or buy at the venue. Bar available (no alcohol may be brought on to the premises)

Limited secure parking available.

For more information contact 0824998636 or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com/

Rhumbelow Theatre is located at 42 Cunningham Road off Bartle Road in Durban.

 

GLENWOOD VILLAGE EASTER FUN

Glenwood Village Easter: Sat March 28, 09h00 to 12 noon

Glenwood Village, your everyday centre, is hosting a fun family-friendly Easter morning on Saturday March 28 featuring a community market, a supervised jumping castle for kids, colouring in, face painting, Easter eggs and prizes.

To this end, Glenwood Village is hosting its monthly market this time with an Easter theme, on the upper gallery level of the centre, with great coffee, morning tea treats, vintage clothing and accessories, arts and crafts, hand-made soaps, and bath time indulgences, jewellery, farm fresh produce, healing crystals and cleaning products. The centre regulars pop ups will also be trading: Street lit books, leather belts, perfumes, beadwork and crafts, Ilze Oosthuizen will be playing tunes on the piano alongside the market.

Also on the upper level, in front of the mural, there will be a supervised jumping castle for the little ones to bounce off some holiday energy. Alongside the jumping castle there will be face painting. Outside Village Hardware, there will be tables set up for youngsters (and the not so young) to colour in Easter pictures.   

There is a good chance that the Easter bunny will be popping by as well!

Visit www.glenwoodvillagemarket.co.za

EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AT THE PAV

 

(Above: Many Moore to be seen on March 28)

 

Easter Garden: Pavilion: March 27 – April 6.

Sunset Market: Pavilion: Saturday, March 28

 

To entertain visitors over the upcoming Easter school holidays, the Pavilion Shopping Centre is hosting an exciting “Easter Garden” themed children’s games for free–in the Fountain Court, on the Cinema Level from March 27 to April 6; and a sunset market on Saturday March 28.

With locals and holidaymakers looking for holiday things to do, the Pavilion Shopping Centre is presenting a carefully-selected range of innovative family-friendly participative activities for the whole family.

The activities are inspired by the outdoor garden party games with a contemporary fresh twist. On the menu is a mini basketball shootout, a cornhole toss station (a throwing skills game); a bowling alley; mini golf; a football kick-off and bunny hop sackraces.

After expending some energy in the games area, little ones can sit down and enjoy some table crafts, Easter egg decorating and colouring in – all in a safe contained space and designed in pretty candyfloss pastel colours which will offer plenty of photo worthy moments in the beautiful Easter Games Garden.

Daily times for activities are: 11h00 to 18h00, Entry is free and all are welcome.

 

SUNSET MARKET

A sunset market with crafts, food, speciality buys and live music, heralding the onset of autumn, is being held in the undercover parking at the Pavilion Shopping Centre.

The market is undercover – so is protected from the weather. It is alongside entrance 5 and 6 at the Pavilion Shopping Centre from 15h00 until 22h00 on Saturday March 28. Entry is free.

Visitors can enjoy an evening of shopping, live music and amazing live performances by Many Moore and Kathleen Sharise at The Pav Night Market! For more information visit the social media platforms or contact 031 275 9800.

 

The Pavilion

The Pavilion Shopping Centre is the second largest shopping mall in KZN and one of province’s most popular and respected destination shopping, leisure and entertainment centres. Easter Weekend Trading Times are as per the centre’s normal trading hours (09h00 to 19h00), including Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

TWIST PROJECTS SCHOOLS' PERFORMANCE PROJECT

 

(Above: Some of the youngsters taking part)

 

Twist Theatre Development (Durban) is embarking on an ambitious initiative – working with ten KZN theatre groups to fund, support and mentor ten theatre shows to tour to schools.

Dr Emma Durden, one of the Directors of Twist, explains: “We understand the need for young people to engage with important issues: like bullying, connecting with people with disabilities, anti-smoking and road safety. We are working with ten theatre groups across KZN to create theatre productions that talk to some of these issues, which will tour to rural and peri-urban schools in the geographical areas where the theatre groups are from.”

Twist, who have been working with community theatre groups since 2009, invited 36 community theatre group leaders from around KZN to attend a two-day workshop in Durban last month.

“The aims of the workshop were two-fold: firstly, to build the group leaders' skills in thinking about making effective theatre for schools, and how these shows can bring value to both the learners and teachers. The second area of focus was on the logistics of working in schools, on publicising shows, and on creating solid proposals and seeking funding for educational theatre projects,” explained Durden. 

The groups were invited to apply to stage a theatre-in-education production. From the applications received, ten productions were selected. A second two-day workshop was held with the ten selected group leaders to further fine-tune the process, and to work on their content and logistics. Each group will have its own mentor selected from Twist alumni and other well-known local theatre makers to work with them for the duration of the project.

“We are hugely excited about the potential impact of this process,” Durden continues. “Theatre groups are gaining skills and really valuable experience while telling important stories to children in a creative and memorable way, and giving learners a taste of real quality theatre,” she says.

The ten groups are from: Pietermaritzburg; Richards Bay; Kwa Mashu (two groups); Mariannhill (two groups); Umbumbulu; Ulundi and Umlazi (two groups).

 

About Twist

Twist has been awarded funding through the NAC/PESP6 for the Schools' Performance Project. Twist Theatre Development Projects (Durban) was established to support and develop community theatre in KwaZulu-Natal. Founded by Roel Twijnstra, with Dr Emma Durden and Jerry Pooe, it now has a network of trained theatre practitioners. It creates sustainable relationships and networks for theatre development. Twist connects local institutions such as theatre organisations, the drama departments of theatre schools, theatre festivals, mentors and experienced theatre practitioners and together works on projects which include festivals, writing workshops, directing and performing projects, and international exchange.  The projects are designed to assist the selected community theatre groups to develop the quality of their work artistically, and to develop their capacity to build their groups into self-sustaining bodies.

 

Projects in detail:

Vika Arts – Pietermaritzburg

Surprise bursaries are given to promising students – but at what cost? A cautionary tale reminding us that generous offers usually have strings attached.

 

Zimbani Disabled Group – Richards Bay

Teaches us empathy and tolerance when caring for people living with disabilities

 

Rooted Twins – Kwa Mashu

Teaching young men to stop bullying and step up to prevent GBV. Learning to understand tolerance of people who are different from us.

 

Umbizo Theatre – Mariannhill

Stones in the Dark: Addressing sexual abuse, and the silence that surrounds this.

 

Glass House Productions – Umbumbulu

Mischievous magical menagerie: encouraging children to be confident and not feel out of place

 

E-Taine Productions – Mariannhill

Izandla Zyagezana – a mime piece inspired by Charlie Chaplin, reminding us that we need each other’s help

 

Amaciko Kwa Zulu Arts Project – Ulundi

Isililo somtwana: Looking at teenage pregnancy and teaching girl children to be strong

 

Ishmasiya Discoveries – Umlazi

“Puff” – a play about avoiding peer pressure, smoking and party drugs

 

D_A Creative Space – KwaMashu

An adaptation of Wela Kapela’s Jackal and the Wolf told with puppets

 

Creatives Art Zone Production – Umlazi

Road safety is in the spotlight – teaching children to safety around traffic.

NEW WHATSAPP ART GROUP

 

A new WhatsApp group for Durban art lovers has been created by a local. The group, called Durban WhatsApp Art Group,  is for residents of the greater Durban area who are interested in the arts, who would like to join other similarly minded people, to attend art-related events. Any member may suggest an event to attend, and then others similarly interested can respond, and arrange to meet up before and/or after the event.

There is no cost to be a member.

The term "art" is used broadly, and encompasses events in the arena of fine art, literature, "classical" music, drama, festivals and "art" film, plus lectures, tours, and visits. Maybe architecture? Food that aspires to art?

Any member who is arranging an event may likewise mention it, but it must fit within the categories mentioned.

Any member who is considering arranging a qualifying event, may use the group to gauge interest.

Use this link to join:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/DCHi6arRpgi89GAodxTCvH?mode=gi_t

 

For more information contact Dave Soane on 0822 175 721 or email: davesoane@gmail.com

THE JAZZY SHANDU ENSEMBLE FOR CENTRE FOR JAZZ

 

(The Jazzy Shandu Ensemble)

The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents The Jazzy Shandu Ensemble (JSE) on Wednesday March 25, 2026, at 17h30.

The Jazzy Shandu Ensemble (JSE) perform mainly compositions by Derrick “Simpi” Mbatha, who informally learnt music from Hugh Masekela and Victor Ntoni whom he met in New York, the United States, in the 1980s. Assisted by guitarist Bheki Khoza and bassist Jimmy Mngwandi, Mbatha produced a CD of his music with voices a couple of years ago.

Currently he is leading The Jazzy Shandu Ensemble (JSE), with Samkelo “Njinji’ Magwaza on keyboard, Thuto Motsemme on double bass, Nhlanhla Moletsane on trumpet, Phathokuhle Khathi on trombone and Manelisi Khumalo on tenor saxophone, and Mbatha on drums. The ensemble instrumentally performs this uniquely South African kind of jazz. It recently captivated people at a Bat Centre concert.

 

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Doors Open: 17h00

Music Starts: 17h30

Tickets will be available for cash at the door.

 

The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music is located at the University of KwaZulu-Natal – Howard College Campus, Dennis Shepstone Building, Level 2

POWER AND PLAY FOR TIME OF THE WRITER

 

Power and Play takes centre-stage at the 29th Time of the Writer festival which takes place from March 23 to 28, 2026.

The Centre for Creative Arts has announced its programme for the 29th edition of the Time of the Writer festival, an annual meeting ground of South Africa’s leading and newly published authors to engage with the public in a vibrant cultural immersion programme where literature is celebrated, showcased and discussed.

Ismail Mahomed, the Director of the Centre for Creative Arts, says: “There couldn’t be a better meeting ground than in Durban – one of two cities on the African continent which enjoy the elevated status of a UNESCO City of Literature. The festival is presented both online and as an embodied live event at the KZNSA Gallery featuring a total of 80 writers in conversation about both their books and the subjects that they write about.”

Headlining this year’s festival opening is award-winning author and journalist Fred Khumalo in conversation with esteemed authors and thought-leaders, Njabulo Ndebele and Antjie Krog. In a separate event, Khumalo will also be in conversation with Mike Nicol in a celebration of their vast writing journeys from the days of Staffrider to logging some of the biggest news stories and publishing best-selling fiction producing decades of writing full of grit, talent and passion.

Festival curator, Shafinaaz Hassim, says , “The Centre for Creative Arts sets the space for authors and other thought-leaders to engage with how literature interrogates the festival theme, Ink-stitutions of Power, through memoir, political writing, fiction and social documentation which carries history and shapes the future of thought”.

Popular commentator, Ebrahim Fakir, will take an in-depth look at how state capture through political and government corruption has eaten away at progress in South Africa in a conversation with investigative journalists, Micah Reddy, Jeff Wicks and member of parliament-turned author, Andile Mnqxitama. Political analyst Angelo Fick will moderate a discussion with academics and writers, Imraan Buccus, Marzia Milazzo and Hlonipha Mokoena on the impact of colonization on race relationships and how it continues to influence the political arena.

The festival programme is equally balanced with delightful conversations about romance and a window into writing as a theatre of words. It will include book launches, creative writing workshops, outreach visits by authors to community venues and a dedicated Children’s festival programme. The festival takes place live at the KZNSA Gallery in Durban and online from March 23 to 28, 2026.

The festival schedule can be viewed at https://tow.ukzn.ac.za/29th-online/

Online events are free. The 29th edition of the Time of the Writer festival is supported by the University of KwaZulu-Natal, National Arts Council of South Africa and the KZN Department of Sport, Arts & Culture. Festival partners include the Wits Writing Centre, DALRO, ATKV and Norwegian Literature Abroad (NORLA) programme.

 

About The Centre For Creative Arts:

The 30-year Centre for Creative Arts is a multi-disciplinary cultural hub in the School of Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The Centre is renowned for presenting five of South Africa’s leading arts festivals – the Time of the Writer festival (29 years), JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Festival (28 years), Durban International film Festival (46 years), Poetry Africa (30 years) and the Artfluence Human Rights Festival (5 years). The Centre for Creative Arts is also host of the 5th World Slam Poetry Competition which will present 40 slam poets from forty nations competing for the global title in Durban during October 2026.

 

About The Curator:

Shafinaaz Hassim is an multi award-winning author and sociologist. Her more than 18 titles have received international and local acclaim. In 2014, she was listed by UNESCO as one of the top 39 writers in Africa under the age of 40. Her novels have been commended by the SALA and NIHSS awards and the UJ Prize for Creative Writing. She is also the author of the five-book Nisa Qamar series for young adults, which has been shortlisted twice for the Minara Aziz Hassim Literary Awards and the prestigious Sanlam Prize for Youth Literature 2019. Her novel Darlings of Durban received noteworthy accolade. Kimya Writes is her latest series. Hassim presents a popular book review show called BookBytes, showcasing cutting edge writing from local and international authors. She brings her varied industry expertise to the curation of Time of the Writer Festival.

 

To connect to the Centre for Creative Arts website, click on the logo advert to the right of this article.

 

KZNPO FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Sunday Sinfonia - Woodwinds edition: April 12 at 15h00

Eight KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra musicians will perform a programme that highlights the remarkable range and character of the flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon through a selection of elegant and colourful 19th- and 20th-century works. Under the baton of president conductor Chad Hendricks, the concert features Donizetti’s Sinfonia for Winds, the richly-textured Wind Octet by Carl Reinecke, Charles Gounod’s beloved Petite Symphonie, and Malcolm Arnold’s lively and evocative Three Shanties, inspired by traditional sea songs.

Performed in the intimate setting of St Thomas Anglican Church on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 15h00, this chamber-style concert offers audiences the opportunity to hear the distinctive voices of the orchestra’s wind players up close and enjoy lyrical melodies and sparkling ensemble interplay.

Join up to experience the expressive beauty and brilliance of the woodwind ensemble - A perfect Sunday afternoon musical escape for both seasoned classical listeners and those discovering chamber music for the first time.

Tickets: Quicket

 

Mandisi Dyantyis with the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra - 29 & 30 May

Take the beautiful compositions of Mandisi Dyantyis, add his powerful voice with his regular band and singers, and then, add a Symphonic Orchestra! Mandisi Dyantyis, in collaboration with Real Wired Music present Symphonic Celebration at the beautiful Playhouse Theatre Opera House.

The arrangements have been exquisitely orchestrated, and some of Mandisi's most beautiful songs have been elevated to another level. Compositions from Cwaka, Somandla and Intlambululu will feature in the night's repertoire.

The last few shows he played at The Playhouse were all SOLD OUT, so don't even think about hesitating to get your tickets!

 

KZNPO SUMMER SEASON

CONCERT 1: JUNE 11 at 19h00, PLAYHOUSE

Conductor: Daniel Boico

Soloist:  Elvin Ganiyev, violin

Beethoven: Egmont Overture

Dvořák: Violin Concerto, Op. 53 in a minor

Brahms: Symphony No. 3, Op. 90 in F Major

 

CONCERT 2: JUNE 18 at 19h00, PLAYHOUSE

Conductor: Alexandra Arrieche

Soloist: Federico Colli, piano

Curtain Raiser performed by the KZN Youth Orchestra:

Schumann: Piano Concerto, Op. 54

Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3, “Scottish”

 

The KZN Philharmonic Orchestra is a not-for-profit company and a public benefit organisation with a committed board of directors consisting of prominent business people and community leaders.

The Orchestra is chaired by business luminary, Dr Sipho Nkosi, and ably led for more than 25 years by Mr Bongani Tembe, an accomplished Juilliard School-trained singer and distinguished arts manager. Mr Tembe’s strong vision fosters high artistic values and a commitment to engaging with the diverse communities of South Africa.

A comprehensive education, development and community engagement programme exposes more than 28,000 urban and township learners per year to music educational concerts, whilst the Orchestra also spends part of the year in the rural areas working with local schools and communities. In addition, the Orchestra presents its flagship World Symphony Series (WSS), which features four seasons of symphony concerts at the Playhouse Opera Theatre.

For more information contact www.kznphil.org.za or phone 031 369 9438

 

To visit the KZNPO’s website, click on the advert at the top right-hand side of this article.