Durban 13 Dec 25 Mzansi Philharmonic Orchestra

The Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra takes the stage this December with Voices of Home — its most expansive tour yet — celebrating the spirit and sound of South Africa. Led by global conducting icon Marin Alsop, and joined by South African captivating cellist Abel Selaocoe, the unmissable tour combines African soul with a reimagined classical tradition featuring Selaocoe’s Four Spirits Cello Concerto — a genre-defining work that channels ancient memory, contemporary rhythm, and the

unmistakable pulse of home. The concert ends on an emotional high with Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 2 which is renown for its lush melodies.

Voices of Home is more than a concert — it's a call across generations and borders. From historic echoes to contemporary compositions, from local brilliance to international acclaim, as our beloved national orchestra’s voice grows louder — the world is listening.

Programme:

Conductor: Marin Alsop

Soloist: Abel Selaocoe (cello), with Bernhard Schimpelsberger (percussion)

Repertoire:

Dmitri Shostakovich – Festive Overture

Laura Karpman — All American

Abel Selaocoe – Four Spirits Cello Concerto arr. Benjamin Woodgates

Sergei Rachmaninov – Symphony No. 2

No Under-5’s allowed.

Secure parking is available at the Royal Hotel. Entrance from uLundi Place or from Victoria Embankment.

Pre-Validated parking tickets for the Royal Hotel will be available for sale at the Playhouse Box Office for R15 per ticket.