America’s New England Youth Ensemble which successfully toured South Africa to great acclaim in 1998 will be visiting Zimbabwe and South Africa in August. The 50-strong ensemble is to perform a benefit concert for the British Cultural & Heritage Association at the Anna Conradie Centre on South Beach Road on August 17 at 15h30.

The average age of the players of this ensemble is 19. Led by Dr Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse they will play works by Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Handel, Stravinsky, Shostakovitch, Bizet, Lalo, Rossini, Smetana and Strauss. Seven talented solo musicians including the highly talented 15-year old cellist Bronwyn Bennett promise an exciting and awe-inspiring programme.

Tickets at R10 available from Chris or Adrienne on (031) 202-6174.