The busy KZN Youth Orchestra will be performing a glorious Gala Concert this month with the KZN Philharmonic, on Sunday, May 17 at 15h00 at the Durban Jewish Club.
The concert features a carefully-curated and diverse repertoire that spans classical, romantic and modern music as well as some contemporary pieces.
Eight talented youth orchestra soloists will perform a variety of solo works accompanied by the KZNPO: Laila Jones on oboe; Eva Lai on flute; Gabriel Pechoux on vocals; Serena Nip on cello; Nonjabulo Khumalo, Sayuri Mahabeer, Kashmira Naidoo all on violin and Lance Martegoutte on trumpet.
The KZNPO will present selected orchestral items and the KZNYO will showcase their own repertoire. The concert will conclude with a grand finale featuring both orchestras performing together. The concert will be conducted by Chad Hendricks and Lykele Temmingh.
Conducted by Lykele Temmingh, former resident conductor of the KZNPO, and presented by Cathy Peacock, professional trumpeter and founding member of Platform Jazz, the KZNYO comprises young musicians from all around KZN province who are passionate about preserving and celebrating the enduring magic of orchestral music.
The KwaZulu-Natal Youth Orchestra is a group of talented young classical musicians, aged between 12 and 22 who rehearse and perform throughout the school year and play a wide range of classical, contemporary and African music. They are taught by professional musicians, many of whom are with the KZN Philharmonic.
Over the past 10 years, the orchestra has toured to Stellenbosch chamber festival, Germany, four times to the National Arts festival, three times to the Hilton arts festival, three times to music in the mountains to perform with the Drakensberg Boys school, three times to the South coast. They have performed in various schools’ festivals and at the Royal show two years running and several times at the Botanic Gardens and various retirement complexes around Durban, Margate and Umdoni, Pietermaritzburg and Howick, and various public performances.
The exuberant and talented young performers are a joy to behold. Many great musicians have passed through our doors and continue to make their mark in the music industry
Details:
Gala Concert: Together with the KZN Philharmonic
Durban Jewish Club, main hall.
Sunday, 17 May at 15h00
Tickets available at Quicket
General Admission: R150 / Pensioners & Students: R80
For more information, contact: Cathy – 082 349 8362
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