Cellibration is brought to you by the KZN Philharmonic and Boris Kerimov
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“One cello is divine, six celli are heaven.” If you’re an enthusiast (and who isn’t?) it’s an apt tag-line for the next recital presented by Durban’s Friends of Music, on 22 May at 19:45 at the Durban Jewish Centre in KE Masinga Road.
Entitled ‘Cellibration’, this unusual programme features six cellists of the KZN Philharmonic under the direction of orchestra’s principal cellist, Boris Kerimov, in a programme predominated by cello transcriptions by Kerimov.
Kerimov opens the first half of the programme, performing Gaspar Cassado’s 15-minute Suite for solo cello. He is then be joined by his wife, violinist Elena Kerimova and violist David Snaith in a performance of Beethoven’s Sting Trio No 2 Opus 9.
After interval the cellists take the stage in full force when Kerimov is joined by his colleagues, Jennifer Lintz, Ralitsa Todorova, Marguerite Spies, Fiona Grayer and Nina Watson (cello), along with Stephane Pechoux (percussion). They will perform an enticing array of transcriptions of popular music by Handel, Bach, Vivaldi, Verdi, Villa-Lobos, Piazzola and more.
The evening’s prelude performers are I Signori, comprising tenors Sandile Vilakazi and Ayanda Zwane, baritone Luca Ngonco and bass Bhekani Buthelezi.
The recital stars at 19:45. Tickets are R70 (R60 for FOM members and R20 for students and scholars). Booking is through Computicket on 0861 915 8000 and safe parking is provided.
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