Durban’s Proms set to wow audiences
Conductor, Richard Cock, South Africa's 'Mr Music', returns to the podium to crank up the wow factor as he leads the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, joined by the Durban Symphonic and Northwood Boys Choirs, and a line-up of soloists and support acts.
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PHOTO: Val Adamson
STAND by for a ‘Sound and Light’ extravaganza at this year’s annual Last Night of the Proms concert, presented by the British Cultural and Heritage Association at The Playhouse Opera Theatre on Sunday, 5 August at 3pm.
Conductor, Richard Cock, South Africa’s ‘Mr Music’, returns to the podium to crank up the wow factor as he leads the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, joined by the Durban Symphonic and Northwood Boys Choirs, and a line-up of soloists and support acts.
This year’s solo spots falls on soprano, Hlengiwe Mkhwanazi and 10-year-old violinist, Nilashri Naidoo.
Sharing the limelight are Proms stalwarts, the KZN Pipes and Drums, and Celtic Heartbeat, aka dancers Samantha Wood and Melissa Wood Alberts.
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Seats range from R150 to R220.
Early booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.
Tickets are available through Computicket outlets at Shoprite Checkers, telephonically on 0861 915 8000 or online at www.computicket.com.
Alternatively, call the Playhouse Box Office on 031 369 9540 or 031 369 9596 (office hours).
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