DLI Hall, Greyville: Sunday 15 September at 2.30pm
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 15 September at 2.30pm.
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. 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, 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.
“We are delighted to be able to prove a unique afternoon function for the entertainment of Durban residents which 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,” considers co-ordinator Cheri Steenberg from the British Cultural & Heritage Association.
Good to Know:
To participate, or for more info contact – phone: 031-202 6174.
Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day or directly from the office, prior to the event between 9am and 1pm, at Berea Bowling Club – Cnr of Brand and Ferguson – Entrance in Ferguson rd.
Adult – R100 – Pensioners – R80 and Children under 12 – R50
For more info: Cheri – bcha1820@global.co.za / Lynne – bcha1820@gmail.com.
“Music en Masse 2024”
