On November 4, there will be a Piano Extravaganza by Adam Aleksander (Canada). Critics have hailed his playing as having "rare finesse…. gorgeous sonority and nimble fingers".

On November 18, Friends of Music will host one of Durban’s favourite classical music performers, Lara Jones. This talented South African pianist, who made her orchestral début with the then Natal Philharmonic at the age of 11, is furthering her studies in Germany.

Both concerts take place at the Durban Jewish Centre, 44 Old Fort Road at 19h45.

On November 8 at 20h00 in Howard College, University Of Natal Durban, Friends Of Music in association with Music Revival will present A Classical Piano Celebration.

This gala evening of Kwazulu-Natal top pianists Includes Lara Jones, Christopher Duigan, Andrew Warburton plus music for eight hands! This will be a Fund-raising event for the establishment of a piano scholarship.

On December 2, FOM hosts the annual Rising Stars concert of talented young musicians presented in association with the South Africam Music Teachers Association.

More information on e-mail: friendsofmusic@microserve.co.za