François Xavier Roth, one of the world’s leading young conductors, makes his second appearance with Baroque 2000 on September 24.

In the programme are two works by Bach: the Suite no 1 and the glorious Magnificat, sung by the Durban Chamber Choir with soloists from the UKZN Opera School and Kearsney College.

Maestro Roth, who appears courtesy of the KZNPO, has worked extensively with the London Symphony Orchestra and other leading ensembles.

The venue is the church of Mariannhill Monastery (safe parking) and the time 15h00.

The concert will be repeated in Pietermaritzburg on the afternoon of September 25 (public holiday); please see local press for venue and time. Tickets at the door and (for the Durban concert) at Computicket. Enquiries to Michel on 031 312 5539 or e-mail: sursouth@iafrica.com