(Pic Shelley Kjonstad)
“Hats off, the gentleman’s a genius” is the famous quote by composer, pianist and critic, Robert Schumann in an 1831 review effusively praising young composer, Frédéric Chopin’s talent.
Pictured are conductor Conrad van Alphen (left with red hat) and Chopin specialist, Bulgarian pianist Ludmil Angelov surrounded by a multitude of hats to honour Chopin’s genius.
They are photographed in STYLEbudd – Durban’s foremost costume and prop hire
specialist - in 3 Millar Road, alongside Waste Centre in Umgeni Road.
Conrad van Alphen will be conducting the KZN Philharmonic’s second and final 2026 Summer Season concert which takes place in The Playhouse Opera on Thursday March 12, starting at 19h00.
Audiences will be transported to an elegant, bygone era with Fauré's enchanting Masques et bergamasques; two of the Polish master, Chopin’s early works, Variations on La ci darem la mano and the Grande polonaise brillante, performed on piano by Ludmil Angelov, and Beethoven’s Symphony No 2.
Tickets booked through Quicket or phone 031 369 9438.
To link to the KZNPO website, click on their advert at the top right hand corner of this page
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