WHAT'S ON AT THE PLAYHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX
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opposite the City Hall.
Postal address: P O Box 5353, Durban, 4000.
Central switchboard telephone number: (031) 369 9555.
Facsimile: (031) 304 2290.
Playhouse Information Centre: (031) 369 9448/6
e-mail address: pla...@dbn.lia.net
WHAT'S ON AT THE PLAYHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX
STEPS INTO DANCE - dance classes offered by The Playhouse Company
Saturday Beginners' Ballet
Age group: 9 to 12 years
Experience: No previous ballet experience required
Registration: 08h45, Saturday 20 February at the Stage Door entrance
to the Playhouse complex in Acutt Street, Durban
Course duration: 20 February - 27 March
Times: 08h45 to 10h00 every Saturday
Cost: R8.00 registration fee
Saturday African Contemporary Dance
Age group: 13 to 25 years
Experience: None required
Registration: 12h00, Saturday 20 February at the Stage Door entrance to
the Playhouse complex in Acutt Street, Durban
Course duration: 20 February - 27 March
Times: 13h30 to 15h30 every Saturday
Cost: R8.00 registration fee
Evening Open Contemporary Dance
Age group: all ages
Experience: None required - the teacher builds each class around
participants' abilities and level of experience.
Times: from 17h30, every Tuesday and Thursday
Cost: R40 registration fee + R10 per class.
The next courses will be held from 8 May to 26 June, and from 14 August
to 18 September.
For further information or to book, call Gerard Samuel on (031) 369
9436.
Name of show: RANT BOY
Venue: Playhouse Cellar
Dates: 23 March to 4 April
Times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday at 20h30;
Friday cocktail show at 17h15; Friday late show at 21h30; Sunday bonus
show at 19h30.
Ticket prices: all shows R88, including a three-course meal, except the
Friday cocktail show (no meal) for R30 and the Sunday bonus show for
R67.50 (including a three-course meal.
Booking info: Book at Computicket or Dial-A-Seat on (031) 369 9444 for
credit card bookings. Call Saroja on (031) 369 9505 for corporate/block
bookings/parties.
Production info:
Stand-up comedian, Alyn Adams, celebrates his recent return to Durban
with what he describes as a "big, gut-wrenching, hijack-defying,
emigration-spurning, belly laugh" which "promises to burst a few sacred
cows, slaughter a few windmills and tilt a few bubbles". RANT BOY, which
debuted at Johannesburg's Civic Theatre last year, received critical
acclaim and comments such as ‘hilarious, witty, well-thought out' (The
Citizen), ‘brave, modern and dishy' (Mail & Guardian) and ‘a non-stop
flow of original material which pours like bars of verbal gold from a
fertile mind' (The Star). In other words, RANT BOY is clever, funny and
entertaining and you'd better book at Computicket soon!
Name of show: BACK TO THE FAITH & BEYOND CALVARY
Venue: Sanlam Loft, Playhouse
Dates: 9 - 28 March
Times: Tuesday to Friday at 20h00; Saturday at 15h00 and 20h00; Sunday
at 18h30.
Ticket prices: R25 throughout. R15 for block bookings of 10 tickets or
more.
Booking info: Book at Computicket. For credit card bookings,
Dial-A-Seat on (031) 369 9444 or call TicketLine on (031) 304 2753.
For block booking discounts (at R15 per ticket for 10 tickets or more),
call Mala Govender on (031) 369 9448. To purchase a performance, call
Charlene Moodley on (031) 369 9488.
Production info:
The furore which surrounded Durban artist Asiyah Swaleh's exhibition of
paintings of erotic Indian temple art has inspired
internationally-acclaimed playwright Ronnie Govender to write and direct
a one-act play, BACK TO THE FAITH, which makes its debut at the
Playhouse in March.
The second part of this double-bill is BEYOND CALVARY, which Govender
wrote and directed in the ‘60s. The original production, which featured
Prem Singh and the late Slim Moodley, won Govender high praise from the
likes of Alan Paton. It was restaged with Kessie Govender and Dolly
Parmasir a few years later.
Religion and its impact upon people's lives is the link between these
two plays, which are similar in dramatic format, but, in many ways, very
different in terms of situation and storyline.
The plays promise powerful entertainment with a strong cast comprising
Rajesh Gopie, Krijay Govender, Leeanda Reddy and Koobeshan Naidoo.
Name of show: MIRACLE
Venue: Playhouse Drama Theatre
Dates: 23 - 28 March
Times: Tuesday to Saturday at 20h00; Sunday at 16h00.
Ticket prices: R25
Booking info: Book at Computicket. For credit card bookings,
Dial-A-Seat on (031) 369 9444 or call TicketLine on (031) 304 2753.
Production info:
Jay Pather, Artistic Director of Siwela Sonke Dance Theatre, has pulled
together choreographers from some of South Africa's leading contemporary
dance companies to collaborate with Siwela this season: David Gouldie;
and Lliane Loots, both of whom are known for their ‘on the edge'
physicality and for their ability to create memorable images.
Both have been guest teachers with Siwela Sonke over the past year,
conducting company class and workshops as part of the company's daily
training programme. The multi-award winning David Gouldie is no
stranger to Durban audiences, most recently celebrated for his work with
the Fantastic Flying Fish Dance Company. Lliane Loots is the director of
the University of Natal's Flatfoot Dance Company, and has recently
received critical acclaim for her work, "on my journey I lost my voice
to beauty".
In the final work, gospel and dance merge in Jay Pather and Simpiwe
Magazi's choreography - coinciding with the celebration of Holy days
over this period.
Siwela Sonke Dance Theatre enters into this collaboration fresh from
their appearance as invited guests opening the Interface Intercultural
Arts Festival in London in November last year. In 1998, they received a
Metro Mayor's Achievers Award after Angela Lardant, Mzokuthula Gasa and
Jay Pather received FNB Vita Awards. As starting points for
choreography, the versatile and multi-talented dancers of Siwela Sonke
Dance Theatre provide exciting possibilities for these choreographers.
Name of show: UNGCUTHA
Presented by The Playhouse Company, in association with Uyaba and
with funding from the National Arts Council (NAC).
Venue: Playhouse Studio
Dates: 25 - 27 March
Times: performances for schools on Thursday and Friday at 10h00 and
11h30, and for the public on Saturdays at 14h00 and 15h30.
Ticket prices: R5 for scholars and R10 for adults
Booking info: call (031) 369 9448 to book for schools'
performances. For the Saturday
performances, book at Computicket.
Production info:
With storytelling, acting, dance, singing and poetry, 20-strong
KwaMashu-based community group, Uyaba, brings to the Playhouse Studio
UNGCUTHA, an age-old tale of adventure for children.
In the show, Ungcutha (a wise, heroic and highly-respected storyteller)
visits a school to relate a traditional Zulu story. He tells the story
of an old woman who, on her way to visit her daughter one night, is
forced to take refuge in a house belonging to a particularly powerful
and vicious witch doctor. The house is full of ghosts and otokoloshe
(wicked, frightening little men), who command the old woman to fetch
water from a river uninhabited by frogs.While attempting to do their
bidding, she gets captured by a band of wild animals who wish to eat
her. She manages to escape, only to be caught by a group of hungry
cannibals. This fascinating fairy story full of magic and excitement
will be performed in Zulu and is recommended for children from four to
12, although older children and adults are also bound to find it highly
entertaining.
THE LOTTERY: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR THE ARTS? Import forum!!!
In the light of diminishing funds for arts and culture, the proposed
national lottery could be the single most important new source of
funding for the arts in the near future. The Arts and Culture Trust, in
association with The Playhouse Company, will present a forum entitled
‘The Lottery: What Does it Mean for the Arts?' in the Playhouse Studio
theatre on Wednesday 31 March at 17h30. Guest speakers will include
Jacques Verster and Andries Oliphant from the National Arts and Culture
Lottery Initiative. To find out more, and discover how you can make a
contribution, you are invited to attend this forum. For further details,
please call Gita Pather on (031) 369 9500/1.
Name of show: WHITE MEN WITH WEAPONS
Venue: Sanlam Loft, Playhouse
Dates: 30 March - 25 April
Times: Tuesday to Saturday at 20h00; Sundays at 18h00
Ticket prices: Tuesday: R22; Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, R28;
Friday and Saturday, R34. Block booking discounts on Wednesday to
Sunday shows: R4 off for bookings of 10 or more tickets.
Booking info: Book at Computicket. For credit card bookings,
Dial-A-Seat on (031) 369 9444 or call TicketLine (after hours) on
(031) 304 2753. For block bookings, call the Playhouse Information
Centre on (031) 369 9448/6.
Production info:
After nearly 300 performances in theatres all over the world, Greig
Coetzee's award-winning hit is back for a final ‘victory lap' of South
Africa!
In the last two years, WHITE MEN WITH WEAPONS has been performed in New
York, Australia, Belgium, Holland and Singapore, and now it's back in
Durban, armed with 17 awards and glowing reviews from critics on five
different continents.
In this funny, honest and razor-sharp satire, Coetzee's 13 characters
will take you on an hysterical, historical and hard-hitting journey
through the old SADF on the eve of Nelson Mandela's release.
A Korporaal from Hell, a drug-addicted Durban ‘Rambo' and an Anglican
Chaplain with Tutu-phobia are just three of the creatures you will meet
as they face the dawn of the new South Africa.
"Brilliant ... hilarious satire," New York Westside Resident.
"Hilarious ... swops characters like a chameleon on cocaine," Mail &
Guardian.
"Funny and forceful," The West Australian.
"There is one word to describe Coetzee's play: BRILLIANT!" Daily News.
"Hilarious and thought-provoking," The Mercury.
"It's sharp and it's good," Sunday Tribune.
(* outside hirer)
Name of show: JOYOUS GOSPEL CELEBRATION
Venue: Playhouse Opera Theatre
Dates: 8 - 11 April
Times: 8 to 10 April at 19h00; Sunday 11 April at 15h00
Ticket prices: to be announced
Booking info: Book at Computicket. For credit card bookings,
Dial-A-Seat on (031) 369 9444 or call TicketLine (after hours) on
(031) 304 2753. For block bookings, call the Playhouse Information
Centre on (031) 369 9448/6.
Production info:
Sony Music South Africa, in association with The Playhouse Company, is
proud to present this year's JOYOUS GOSPEL CELEBRATION.
Launched nation-wide three years ago, the JOYOUS GOSPEL CELEBRATION
series of concerts forms part of Sony's creative campaign against crime
and violence.
Last year's sell-out concerts at the Playhouse featured some of South
Africa's hottest gospel acts: Wendy Mseleku; Sharon Dee; Vicky Vilakazi;
Ntokozo Masinga; Emthonjeni-Well Family Factory; Jabu Hlongwane; Mthunzi
Namba; and the 25-strong Joyous Celebration Singers.
This year, local audiences can expect four similarly vibrant, inspiring
and entertaining evenings of classical hymns and gospel songs from some
of the greatest gospel performers in the country.
ED SALT TEACHERS' COURSES
Presented by The Playhouse Company, with generous assistance from the
British Council.
Renowned British dance educationist and exponent of creative movement
for children returns to Durban to offer two courses which are sure to
encourage those who did not experience the merits of this teaching
method during previous years. Teachers who have already begun applying
dance and creative skills in their classrooms will be revived and
challenged.
Course: Introductory Course (course 1): (6 contact hours) will clarify
the principles andphilosophy ‘why dance as a creative learning tool'
and develop structures for creative dance lessons for primary and high
school learners. Observation sessions (1 hour duration) are optional.
Dates: Thursday 22 April and Thursday 29 April from 15h00 to 17h00.
Registration on the first Thursday from 14h00.
Cost: R60
Booking: Phone Leigh Gunkel on (031) 369 9457 or fax her on (031) 306
2166 to reserve your space. Booking opens on 6 April.
Course: Advanced Course (course 2): for all previous certified
participants of Salt's courses (in 1995, 1996 or 1997). It will include
full dance participation as well as critical analysis. Preparation is
vital, and appraisal of all work achieved during the course will be
undertaken. A mandatory component will be the critical observation
sessions at a designated central Durban school (name to be announced
soon). Participants will enjoy 10 full contact hours with this much
sought-after teacher and co-author of the United Kingdom's national
syllabus in dance for schools.
Dates: Saturday 17 April and Saturday 24 April from 10h30 to 15h30.
Registration on the first Saturday from 09h30. One-hour break for
lunch.
Cost: R90
Booking: Phone Leigh Gunkel on (031) 369 9457 or fax her on (031) 306
2166 to reserve your space. Booking opens on 6 April.
The series of workshops will close with tea and crumpets in the
Playhouse's stylish Alhambra Room on Friday 30 April. Promising a
charming afternoon, the event will include all previous Ed Salt
participants, members of the British Council and other invited guests.
Video material and other archival dance education works will also be
available for viewing. All participants can look forward to a
complimentary handbook at the closing tea.
Name of show: CADENZA
Venue: Playhouse Cellar
Dates: 6 - 25 April
Times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday at 20h30;
Friday cocktail show at 17h30; Friday late show at 21h30; Sunday bonus
show at 19h30.
Ticket prices: all shows R88, including a three-course meal, except the
Friday cocktail show (no meal) for R30 and the Sunday bonus show for
R67.50 (including a three-course meal.
Booking info: Book at Computicket or Dial-A-Seat on (031) 369 9444 for
credit card bookings. Call Saroja on (031) 369 9505 for corporate/block
bookings/parties.
Production info:
Written and directed by Ian von Memerty and described as the most
spectacular combination of musical talent and social satire ever,
CADENZA opens in the Playhouse Cellar on 6 April for a three-week run.
Subtitled Chaos in the Classics, CADENZA features the extraordinary Rory
Rootenberg and covers an astounding range of music, from opera (all
voices) to folk, with just about everything else inbetween.
This magnificent one-man musical journey is punctuated by rib-rattling
anecdotes and wry observations from Rootenberg whose "kaleidoscopic
personality" (Cape Times), beady observations of the world of music and
astonishing vocal abilities combine to make this a must-see.
Rootenberg is accompanied by pianist Craig McLennan.
"Funny, intelligent ... hilarious," The Argus.
"It is refreshing to see real talent and originality on the cabaret
stage ... a marvellous tribute to opera and Rootenberg's years of
rigorous vocal training," Cape Times.
Name of show: FAUST
(Presented by Opera Africa, in association with The Playhouse Company)
Venue: Playhouse Opera Theatre
Dates: 28 April, 30 April & 2 May
Times: 19h00 on 28 and 30 April; 15h00 on 2 May
Ticket prices: R15, R20, R35 and R45
Booking info: Book at Computicket. For credit card bookings,
Dial-A-Seat on (031) 369 9444 or call TicketLine (after hours) on
(031) 304 2753.
Production info:
There's good news for opera lovers who missed out on Opera Africa's
colourful version of FAUST when it premiered at the University of
Zululand last year.
Having received a warm receiption from the media and audiences alike,
FAUST takes to the Playhouse Opera Theatre stage on 28 and 30 April,
with a matinee performance on 2 May.
Broadcast in Australia earlier this year, the production remains
faithful to the storyline, with not a single alteration having been made
to Gounod's original score. Sung in English, this version has been
brilliantly brought into an Afro-ethnic context by means of superb
designs and the direction of its production team.
Bongani Tembe will sing the role of Faust, with Linda Bukhosini again
singing Marguerite and Bronwyn Forbay repeating her performance as
Siebel. Fikile Mvingelwa takes the role of Valentin, with South Africa's
leading bass singer, Rouel Beukes, in the role of Mephistopheles. The
60-strong chorus will, as before, comprise members of the Cantata
Chorale from Esikhawini. The production will also feature the
KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Produced by Sandra de Villiers, directed by Themi Venturas and conducted
by Gerhard Geist, former conductor of the Frankfurt Opera House in
Germany and a previous resident conductor of the Sand du Plessis Theatre
in Bloemfontein, FAUST features set and costume designs by well-known
artist, designer and author, Andrew Verster. The musical director and
chorus master is popular KZN musical education personality, Hein de
Villiers.
Name of show: MOSCOW STATE CLASSICAL BALLET
Venue: Playhouse Opera Theatre
Dates: 4, 5 & 6 May
Times: 19h30
Ticket prices: R58, R96, R107 and R128
Booking info: Booking opens at Computicket on 20 January.
Production info:
Brought to South Africa for the first time by Edouard Miasnikov, the
Moscow State Classical Ballet under the artistic directorship of Natalya
Kasatkina and Vladimir Vasilyov are set to delight thousands of
classical ballet fans this month.
This touring ballet theatre, which exhibits a theatrical approach to the
traditional masterpieces of Russian ballet and the newest achievements
in modern choreography, has won over 15 gold medals in international
competitions and three prizes at the Paris Academy of Dance.
The company was recently granted the title of Academic Theatre by the
Russian government, a prestigious title granted to few Russian ballet
companies. Having performed in more than 30 countries around the world,
the company regularly performs at the Kremlin Palace of the Congresses
in Moscow.
The company's repertoire for their South African tour will include
excerpts from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, choreographed by the
Artistic Directors with Vasili Vainonen, and Ludwig Minkus's Don
Quixote, again choreographed by Kasatkina and Vasilyov with M Petipa and
A Gorsky. Early booking is advised.
(* outside hirer)
Name of show: PIAF, BREL, AZNAVOUR - It was a good time -
Venue: Playhouse Cellar
Dates: Opening 4 May
Times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday at 20h30;
Friday cocktail show at 17h30; Friday late show at 21h30; Sunday bonus
show at 19h30.
Ticket prices: all shows R88, including a three-course meal, except the
Friday cocktail show (no meal) for R30 and the Sunday bonus show for
R67.50 (including a three-course meal.
Booking info: Book at Computicket or Dial-A-Seat on (031) 369 9444 for
credit card bookings. Call Saroja on (031) 369 9505 for corporate/block
bookings/parties.
Production info:
Featuring the music and songs of Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel and Charles
Aznavour, this elegant, stylish and sophisticated musical cabaret
devised by Anthony Stonier and Eric Hutton has been designed to reflect
the power and passion behind the music and lyrics of these legendary
artists.
Direction is by Eric Hutton and David Lloyd Jones, with musical
direction and accompaniment by the acclaimed German concert pianist,
Philipp Maier.
The show stars the marvellous singing talents of Anthony Stonier, Janine
van Pletsen and Carol Trench.
Name of show: OMNIBUS
Venue: Playhouse Opera Theatre
Dates: 18 - 21 May (high schools) & 17 - 20 August (primary schools)
Tickets: R5 per scholar
Booking info: For bookings and further information, please call Nanjini
on (031) 369 9446. Early booking is advised.
Production info:
TEACHERS! The Playhouse Company is once again staging a double-decker
OMNIBUS this year, the first from 18 to 21 May for high schools, with
the primary schools programme scheduled for 17 to 20 August.
Initiated four years ago, OMNIBUS brings together vast numbers of pupils
and teachers from around KZN to enjoy a variety of dance, drama and
music programmes in a one-day bumper performing arts event. And all for
the amazingly low price of R5 per scholar! Using a range of artistic
approaches, audience participation and superb performances, OMNIBUS
educates and entertains in true theatrical style.
Name of show: DANCE DREAMS
Venue: Playhouse Studio
Dates: 27 and 28 May
Times: Thursday 27 May at 11h00 (schools only); Friday 28 May at 11h00
and 19h00. Ticket prices: R12 each for the evening show and R8 for both
matinees.
Booking info: Book at Computicket. Dial-A-Seat on (031) 369 9444 or call
TicketLine (after
hours) on (031) 304 2753 for credit card bookings.
Production info:
Focusing on the artistic expressions and aspirations of physically
challenged young people, the DANCE DREAMS project integrates mainstream
scholars and their physically challenged neighbours through the powerful
medium of dance.
Gerard Samuel, enthusiastic Dance Co-ordinator in The Playhouse
Company's Arts, Education and Development Department, has been working
closely with teachers from a number of schools for both physically
challenged and mainstream pupils for the past ten weeks.
Most of the teachers had had no prior dance training, presenting Samuel
with what he described as an "exciting challenge".
"I needed to facilitate teachers'skills development and assist them in
the cultivation of the critical eye necessary to allow freedom of
expression through dance," he continued.
Following last year's widely-praised Journey's in Dance, DANCE DREAMS
will incorporate themes of Aboriginal dream time, reflecting the hopes
and dreams of all children, and evoking childhood innocence in its
audiences.
Assistance for wheelchair patrons will be available.
KEY:
(* outside hirer) = the producers have hired a venue from The Playhouse
Company.
WHAT'S ON FROM THE
KWAZULU-NATAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
THE KWAZULU-NATAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA'S
1999 WORLD SYMPHONY SERIES SUMMER SEASON
Durban City Hall : 28 January - 25 March
The KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra's 1999 World Symphony Series
Summer Season will features a array of international and South African
musicians.
Become a World Symphony Series subscriber by calling the KZNPO's hotline
on (031) 369 9404. Booking for individual concerts is at Computicket
outlets nationwide.
Thursday 18 March
Conductor: Naum Rousine
Soloists: Artur Pizarro (piano); and Hristo Kardjiev (violin)
Works: Beethoven's Romance for Violin & Orchestra No. 2 in F Major,
Piano Concerto No. 1 and Symphony No. 3 (Eroica).
Thursday 25 March Opera in Concert
Conductor: David Tidboald
Soloist: Roberta Alexander (soprano) & others
Choirs: KwaZulu-Natal Chorale; Durban Serenade Choral Society;
Lamontville Choral Society; and Chesterville Community Choir
Works: Mozart's La Clemenza di Tito: Overture, Le Nozze di Figaro:
Porgi, amor, Don Giovanni: La ci darem la mano, Die Zauberflöte: O
isi und Osiris, Die Zauberflöte: Papageno/Papageno duet, La Clemenza di
Tito: Parto, parto; Verdi's La forza del Destino: Pace, pace and
Nabucco: Va pensiero; Puccini's Madame Butterfly: Humming Chorus; and
Mascagni's Cavalleria rusticana: Voi lo sapete.
NBS SUNSET PROMS
Kingsmead Cricket Stadium : Sunday 28 March; 9 May; 4 July; 5 September;
7 November
Join the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra for these early evening
concerts under the setting sun. The concerts start at 17h30, with the
gates to the Stadium opening at 16h00. Take along a picnic basket,
something to sit on and a bottle of your favourite wine, and end the
weekend on a musical note. Full bar facilities available. Parking
available at the ICC at just R4 per car. Book at Computicket in advance,
or get your tickets at the gates to the Stadium.
THE KWAZULU-NATAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA'S
1999 WORLD SYMPHONY SERIES WINTER SEASON
Durban City Hall : 6 May to 1 July : 19h30
Call the KZNPO's subscription hotline on (031) 369 9404 to subscribe for
this exciting season.
Thursday 6 May
conductor: Arjan Tien Grieg: ‘Homage March' (Sigurd Jorsalfar) Opus 56
soloist: Anna Kravtchenko (piano) Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor
Dvorak: Symphony in E minor, No. 9 ‘New World'
Thursday 13 May
conductor: Arjan Tien Mozart: Overture ‘Le Nozze di Figaro'
soloists: David Lloyd (oboe) Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante for Wind
Players
Joanne Rozario (clarinet) Mozart: Symphony in G minor, No. 40, K550
Vessela Minkova (bassoon)
Thursday 20 May
conductor: John Landor Glinka: Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla
soloist: Gina Beukes (violin) Lalo: Symphonie Espagnole
Thursday 3 June
conductor: Patrick Thomas Wagner: Overture ‘Tannhauser'
soloist: Raphael Vilakazi (baritone) Brahms: Four Serious Songs
Mozart: Symphony No. 35 in D, K385 ‘Haffner'
Dvorak: Symphonic Variations, Opus 78
Thursday 10 June
conductor: Andrey Boreyko Liszt: Les Preludes
soloist: Andrei Pisarev (piano) Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1
Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet
Tchaikovsky: Capriccio Italien
Thursday 24 June
(concert sponsored by Citadel)
conductor: Andrey Boreyko Jessye Norman sings the Heroines.
soloist: Jessye Norman (soprano) A programme of popular operatic arias
from Aida,
Carmen, Samson and Delila and spirituals.
Thursday 1 July
(concert sponsored by IFAS and the Alliance Francaise)
conductor: Michael Hankinson Symphonic Jazz featuring this well-known,
Geneva-
soloists: Moncef Genoud Jazz Trio based jazz trio in a special programme
of
orchestral arrangements for jazz trio and orchestra
and featuring the music of jazz legends such as
Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Dizzy Gillespie.
ENDS 11 March 1999
Issued by Franki Hills, Corporate Publicist/Publications Editor
Telephone: (031) 369 9445 Fax: (031) 304 2290
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