In response to the immense human suffering in Mozambique, the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra will give a benefit concert on Sunday (March 5) in the Durban Botanic Gardens at 15h00 in aid of flood victims when the orchestra and several prominent artists will give freely of their services.

“Becoming involved in upliftment projects is in line with our vision of the orchestra as an integral part of our community,” says Nhlanhla Gasa, Chairman of the KZNPO. “Therefore we could not sit back while there is a tremendous disaster on our doorstep.”

Included among the artists appearing in the benefit concert are visiting Israeli conductor Meir Minsky and singers Linda Bukhosini, Thokozani Mkhize-Ndlovu, Raphael Vilakazi and the award-winning Durban Serenade Choral Society.

The concert is made possible by the support of Durban Metro Council and the KZN provincial government as well as the Friends of the Botanic Gardens, The Royal Hotel, Selby Sound Systems, Functions Hire, Haddons Images and Sabena Airlines. Donations have already been received from NBS, Nedbank and others. Patrons attending the concert are asked to make cash donations in lieu of purchasing tickets. Donations of essential items such as blankets, clothing etc will also be gratefully accepted. All are welcome to attend and a re urged to bring picnic baskets and enjoy the musical entertainment. Interested donors should contact KZN Philharmonic on (031) 369-9437/8.