KNYSNA NEWS - Beat the winter blues this July, with a musical trip around the world. Visit exotic, tropical climes, wonder at the mysteries of the East and travel Europe from the security of your seat, all while being enthusiastically entertained by the Garden Route's premier musical performance group - Carpe Musicam! Orchestra and Choir.
The journey starts right here at the southern tip of Africa with a medley of popular South African songs. Then it's off to South America and the Caribbean.
After a pair of stops in Japan and India, we leave for Europe, where Russia, Italy, Austria and France are on the itinerary.
It should be noted here that all the items in this 80-minute performance are music associated with the respective countries, and not necessarily the country's folk-music or traditional music.
Two examples of this are Don't Cry For Me, Argentina and excerpts from Fiddler On The Roof. The first-named is for alto saxophone, orchestra and choir - with the sax solo by soulful saxophonist Ronell Kruger.
The other is a virtuosic violin solo medley of tunes from Fiddler on the Roof, ably performed by Sedgefield violinist Cherith Bain at the very top of her game.
Why Fiddler on the Roof? The show is set in Russia and the musical style is very much that of Russian Jewry. The Caribbean is represented by an adaptation of Hans Zimmer's very own arrangement of a suite of Pirates of the Caribbean themes.
Rimsky-Korsakov's Song of India with a definite Tommy Dorsey feel will get you tapping your feet, Funiculi, Funicula will leave you gasping for air, and the suite from Les Misérables will touch your soul and inspire you.
Show times
To experience all this - and more - make sure that you attend one, or more, of the three performances of Around the World in 80 Minutes by Carpe Musicam! Orchestra and Choir.
- Sedgefield NGK Hall at 15:30 on Sunday 7 July.
- Outeniqua High School hall at 19:00 on Friday 12 July.
- Mossel Bay Town Hall at 15:30 on Sunday 14 July.
Tickets are priced at R150 for adults and R50 for under 18s.
Tickets for Carpe Musicam! events are in great demand, so book online at: www.carpemusicam.co.za
If you would rather purchase your ticket at the door, it is advisable to arrive early to secure a good seat. Refreshments will be on sale for an hour before all concerts and the wonderful Carpe Musicam! Pops Band will entertain audience members for 30 minutes before the George and Mossel Bay concerts.
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