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.
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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.
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