The fickle fingers of fate
The KZN Philharmonic Orchestra opens it's exciting Spring Season concerts on Thursday.
The concept of fate has long perplexed and intrigued humans, as it suggests an unchangeable force that determines the course of our lives. Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky contemplated this idea in his acclaimed Symphony No 5 in E minor, which will be performed on Thursday at the Playhouse Opera, kicking off the first of two KZN Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Season concerts.
This powerful symphony utilizes a recurring "fate" motif that moves from a somber, introspective beginning to a triumphant, life-affirming conclusion.
Fate is frequently depicted as a red thread that links individuals to one another, their destiny, choices, fortunes, and life journey. The soloist for Thursday's concert is acclaimed Russian pianist Polina Osetinskaya, alongside conductor Jean-Claude Picard from Canada. The evening will commence with Sergei Rachmaninoff's deeply emotional Piano Concerto No 2 in C minor, offering a captivating musical experience for all in attendance on 12 November at 7pm at the Playhouse Opera.
The concert will continue on 19 November at 7pm with a selection of works at the Playhouse Drama Programme, including Beethoven's Coriolan Overture, Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, and Bizet's Symphony in C Major.
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