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World Religions in Concert

World Religions in Concert

Date: 2015-11-06
A multiple celebration will be enjoyed on Monday 9 November at the Denis Hurley Centre / Emmanuel Cathedral in the heart of Durban, in the form of a spectacular interfaith concert featuring the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra and guest soloists to commemorate the centenary of Hurley's birth and rejoice in the formal opening of the Denis Hurley Centre (DHC).

A one-off spectacular interfaith concert has been created especially for the auspicious event taking place on the actual day of the centenary of Hurley's birth: 9 November 1915. The concert will be held in Emmanuel Cathedral. Only 800 people will be able to experience this unique, historic event. A full programme of supporting events will take place in the Denis Hurley Centre and Emmanuel Cathedral over the celebration weekend.

The concert has been thoughtfully created to commemorate Hurley's legacy, to celebrate the opening of the DHC and to demonstrate the role of the faith communities in working together on this project. The KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, which has graciously supported this project, will be conducted by Naum Rousine. They will be joined by the Clermont Community and Emmanuel Cathedral Choirs and noted performers including a Buddhist drumming group from Johannesburg; storyteller Gcina Mhlophe and her daughter Kwezi Becker; acclaimed opera singers Linda Bukhosini and Bongani Tembe; violinist and KZNPOs concert master, Joanna Frankel and opera singer Raphael Vilakazi. They will be joined by children of the six different faith groups represented in this event. (African Traditional, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim).

The concert begins as the sun sets with the traditional sunset call to prayer from the neighbouring Juma Mosque; with a response from the church bells; followed by Buddhist and Zulu drums and orchestral pieces of Jewish and Hindu music; Muslim chanting and Christian and African choral pieces will all combine to show the richness of Durban's musical and religious heritage.

Join the 800 people who will experience this unique event. Safe, guarded parking is provided. General tickets at R130 are available now through Computicket outlets, telephonically at 0861 915 8000, or online at https://www.computicket.com; and also from select parishes.

For more info on World Religions in Concert contact concert@denishurleycentre.org.

There are limited VIP tickets for R450 which give access to preferential seating and parking and the Cardinal's reception immediately after the concert. Contact Ailsa Windsor of Going Places: 083250 2690 or concert@denishurleycentre.org.

For more info on the DHC and for the full centenary programme: contact Raymond Perrier on raymond@denishurleycentre.org or 076 570 2497.