Well-known Durban opera singer Bronwen Forbay, currently studying in the United States, returns home to KZN to give several concerts hosted by the Pietermaritzburg-based Music Revival society.

Bronwen won over many audiences last year with stylish, focused and charming performances. This glamorous young soprano who has been spreading her wings in the USA will be singing operatic arias by Mozart, Strauss and English Baroque composer Purcell, exquisitely crafted French melodies by Faure and a selection of Robert Schumann's songs cycle Frauenliebe und Leben (Women's Love and Life) one of the most popular song cycles of the repertoire.

Also on the programme is a set of spirituals including He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands to round the evening off on a rejoicing note. Christopher Duigan is the pianist. This concert takes place on May 26 at 19h30 at Wedgwood in Hilton. Tickets R50 include wine and coffee.

Bronwen Forbay will also sing at two special Cafe Evenings: May 28 at 19h00 at the Grillroomcafé in Durban (opposite Mitchell Park) with booking at (031) 312-3456, and May 29 at 19h00 at Artseencafe in Kloof with booking at (031) 764-7021

In both cases early booking is essential and tickets at R90 include soup, pasta and coffee.