The Ludwig String Quartet will visit Durban from France courtesy of the Alliance Française and the KZN Philharmonic. Comprising Jean-Philippe Audoli (violin), Elenid Owen (violin), Padrig Fauré (viola) and Anne Copery (cello), this excellent and respected ensemble will perform an intimate concert at 19h30 at the Alliance on September 20. On the programme will be music by Schubert (opus 18 No 125) and Borodine.

After the concert, a three-course dinner of Butternut Soup, Cape Whiting and Chocolate Mousse followed by coffee will be served and there will be a cash bar. Tickets R80 (including the dinner). To book a table, contact the Alliance Française at (031) 312-9582.

Those who enjoy this evening of chamber music will have another opportunity to hear the Ludwig Quartet when they appear at the opening of the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra’s spring concert season. This concert, which features Ravels’ string quartet in F major, is on September 21 at the City Hall at 19h30. Book for the concert at Computicket.