The KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra's 1999 World Symphony Series Spring Season opens on 16 September, with concerts at 19h30 at the Durban City Hall every Thursday until November 25.

Among the artists booked for the season are celebrated names such internationally-renowned soprano Kathleen Cassello, pianists Mark Nixon and Dmitri Alexeev as well as conductors Bernhard Gueller, David Tidboald and Robert Maxym. The concerts will include works by composers as diverse as Shostakovich, Gounod, Schubert, Mozart, Mahler, Reznicek, Ibarra, Ravel and many more.

Book now and choose between two attractive packages - the prestigious Symphony Package which includes all 11 concerts or the six-concert Ensemble Package. Call the KZNPO's Subscription Info Line on (031) 369-9404 to secure your seat for this exciting programme of fine music performed by one of South Africa’s top orchestras.