55 KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra
Chief Executive and Artistic Director: Bongani Tembe Music is a universal language. It is in the shared experience of a gathered audience that communities celebrate both their diversity and their common ground. Thus in South Africa, where many languages are spoken, and diverse cultures intersect, the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra plays an important role. Ably led by Bongani Tembe for the past 18 years, the KZN Philharmonic has, through its message of hope and unity, continued to inspire its audiences and contribute toward social cohesion.
The KZN Philharmonic’s dynamic approach to its responsibilities in Education and Development (E&D) has resulted in the growth of vibrant community-centred programmes. These endeavours encompass arts exposure, skills training and performance opportunities, which contribute to the ongoing sustainability and growth of this art form in South Africa. It also ensures that thousands of school children are reached annually through school concerts and numerous community concerts and rural residency programmes.
Founded in 1983 as part of the Natal Performing Arts Council (later The Playhouse Company), the KZN Philharmonic was restructured, in April 1998, as an independent viable entity according to the new South African Arts and Culture dispensation policy. The Orchestra travels extensively and has undertaken highly successful tours to Europe and other parts of Africa. Primarily funded by grants from eThekwini Municipality, the KZN Government, the National Department of Arts and Culture, via the National Arts Council, and the National Lotteries Distribution Trust Fund, the rest of its income is derived from sponsorships, donations and box office income.
The Orchestra is also committed to harnessing South African talent and providing a career path for young musicians through programmes such as the National Cadetship Programme. Talented young musicians, aspiring to a professional level of performance, work with the Orchestra as cadets. On a one-to-one basis, as well as in groups, young talent is fostered through training by the KZN Philharmonic and its members, who teach at schools, tertiary institutions or privately. Tuition is also given to students of the community based arts projects with which the Orchestra has formed links.
KZN Philharmonic Orchestra First Violin Hristo Kardjiev *** Violeta Osorhean ** Beatris Lauenburg * Elena Kerimova Naum Rousine Geza Kayser Mihail Mihaylov Refiloe Olifant Lidia Sanacori Second Violin Petya Koleva * Emi Fukuda Thomas Steinhausen Patrick Motsa Jane Baillie^ Dineo Molebatsi^ Thandeka Benbooi^ Viola David Snaith * Todor Hadgiev Nassi Gueorguieva Ingrid Snaith Annamaria D’Andrea Moeketsi Khang^ Tshegofatso Mokobe Cello Boris Kerimov * Jennifer Cox Kolio Kolev Nina Watson Cecilia Di Cecco Fiona Grayer Marguerite Spies Ralitsa Pechoux
Doube Bass Simon Miliken Yuri Litvinenko Andreas Kappen Mihail Sirakov Jonalene Taylor^ Flute Sabine Baird* Lisa Thom Kim Watson
Trombone Duncan Wooldridge Bass Trombone Jonathan Hooper* Tuba George Foster* Timpanie Stephane Pechoux*
Oboe Alison Lowell* Stella Martin Margrit Deppe
Percussion Nick Stone* Nidhi Gangan^ Thando Nkangana^
Clarinet Kirsten Sayers
Harp Linor Steinhausen*
Bassoon Vessela Minkova* Lubomir Minkov Anele Mnguni Xavier Cloete French Horn Sorin Osorhean * Tzanko Tzankov Alice Thomson Marian Van Duyker Andre Valentine ^ Trumpet Michel Schneuwly * Cathy Peacock Nathan Lawrence, ^
Bongani Tembe
Daniel Boico
François du Toit
Guy Butler Theatre, Monument
*** Concert Master ** Assoc. Concert Master * Principal ^ Cadet
Thursday 28 June
19:00
Duration
1 hour 40 minutes (including interval)
Age Restriction
8 years +
Tickets R85; R75; R65 (Full) R70; R60; R50 (Student/Scholar)