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Famed Indian Pianist, Pallavi Mahidhara to perform in Durban
Famed Indian Pianist, Pallavi Mahidhara to perform in Durban
"In this season, weintroduce the 'Passport Series' as the orchestra takes audiences on a global tour from Russia to Europe to Scandinavia and to South Africa," says Bongani Tembe: CEO and Artistic Director of the KZN Philharmonic. "The season includes concerts acknowledging Heritage Month and the National Youth Concerto Festival," he continued.
Dutch conductor Arjan Tienleading the KZN Philharmonic through a different perspective of French repertoire. The evening begins with the Symphony in D major by the little-known composer Joseph Boulogne.
The soloist for the evening is Pallavi Mahidhara. Known for her artistic versatility, she combines mature musical insight, an astounding technique and a charismatic stage presence. She has appeared in solo and orchestral concerts across North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
The French evening continues as Pallavi Mahidhara returns to Durban to perform Maurice Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major. The work is a mix between the French impressionism of Debussy and Ravel and jazz textures that Ravel encountered when he travelled through the United States of America in 1928 on invitation from George Gershwin.
The Durban City Hall will be alive with glorious music when the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra launches the Spring Season of its World Symphony Series taking place every Thursday from 25 August until 13 October.
The KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra continues its primary mission of bringing excellence in music-making to the city of Durban. The Winter Season features top South African and international musicians in an eclectic and carefully created programme of amazing music. "We are committed to bringing the highest quality concerts to Durban thereby enriching the city and province through music," says Tembe.