Music Revival has opened its new season of Starlight Classics, outdoor concerts in the Pietermaritzburg area for 2005 (January to August) with a grand and sweeping classical selection. A choice of vibrant classics, familiar melodies, toe tapping rhythms and melodies with grand sweep are to be enjoyed under the vast evening skies.

The first concert takes place at 18h00 on January 30 at Briar Ghyll. At a grand piano on the veranda, Christopher Duigan plays a programme of music that includes the famous Blue Danube Waltz, Chopin’s Military Polonaise and the popular Rhapsody in Blue.

Bring a picnic basket and a bottle of wine to enjoy on the magnificent lawns of Briar Ghyll. This beautiful venue has a magic all of its own that lends itself to a special night out. (120 mins includes interval).

Tickets R40 (children free). Briar Ghyll is off Howick Road (Cordwalles intersection). Bookings on 033 342-3051 or e-mail: chris@musicrevival.co.za