Durban's weekend line-up: where culture meets community and music takes centre stage
This weekend promises to be an unforgettable experience for Durbanites, featuring a tapestry of events that celebrate music, community spirit and environmental awareness.
Durban City Orchestra in Concert
Music-lovers have an opportunity to listen to the Durban City Orchestra (DCO) perform at an afternoon concert.
The DOC will perform a captivating programme of striking melodies from Mozart, Coleridge-Taylor and Mussorgsky, along with the debut of a new Spring overture.
The concert will also showcase the talents of Tsepho Ntswelengwe, who will perform the Mozart Horn Concerto.
Where: NG Kerk Umhlanga, 34 Herrwood Dr, Herrwood Park.
When: Saturday, May 17, at 3pm.
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