The popular Kerimov Trio will play a special performance of their winning programme of gypsy violin music for the Durban launch of their debut CD recording - The Gypsy Violin.

Highlighting the exhilarating playing of the virtuoso Russian violinist Elena Kerimova, this programme of favourite gypsy music of Hungarian, Russian and Romanian origin includes Monti's Czardas, Hora staccato and Dark Eyes. Husband Boris Kerimov (cello) plays music by Rachmaninoff and other soulful romantic cello pieces. Both are accompanied by pianist Christopher Duigan in this selection which has played to ecstatic audiences in over 20 performances.

The concert will take place at Grillroomcafe, Gateway, on January 13 at 19h00. Tickets R110 include a meal from the popular Grillroomcafe menu. Booking essential. Telephone 031 566 5321. The CD of the evening's music will be on sale at R100.