27/10/2015
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE MZANSI MUSIC ENSEMBLE PERFORMS A TRIBUTE TO VICTOR NTONI.
The country’s first music ensemble dedicated to performing classics and compositions of our time, Mzansi Music Ensemble will perform a Tribute to Victor Ntoni, following to its previous performances in March, May, June, end July to August 2015 at Gallagher Estate, State Theatre, Market Theatre, African Union Gala Dinner in Sandton Convention Centre and Soweto Theatre. In appreciation to South Africa’s linguistic diversity, the newly launched Ensemble celebrates great works in an impressive display of raw talent, leaving audiences spellbound as they weave poetry, praise singing, voice and improvisation by an 18 piece big band and 11 voices.
Characterised by robust energy Mzansi Music Ensemble plays a positive and dynamic role in the community, demonstrating the pursuit of excellence, collaboration, community service, innovation, as well as sound and creativity management practices.
The project is founded by The Gauteng Music Development, an Initiative of the late Victor Ntoni whose long time vision was to have such an ensemble, and who in the latter years of his life wrote big band scores that were never performed in anticipation that one day such an ensemble will exist. The majority of the musicians that make part of the ensemble were mentored by Ntoni himself who worked tirelessly to create a national memory through the Gauteng Music Development. This tour is a continuation of his legacy.
Like numerous music ensembles all over the world dedicated to the preservation, and promoting composer works, the Gauteng Music Development management coordinates mentorship clinics with established musicians to developing the new upcoming musicians, thus fostering inter-generational collaboration through interactions and rehearsals that yield further training on presentation as well as exploring great compositions by fore bearers. The Ensemble will be having performances throughout the year featuring music of different artists, each being dedicated to a specific genre or artists.
Mzansi Music Ensemble will showcase as a 30 piece big band featuring a song bird Khanyo Maphumulo singing the music of the late legendary Busi Mhlongo, poet and singer Jessica Mbangeni, Saxophonist and mentor Barney Rachabane, Mthunzi Mvubu, Mpho Mabogoane, Gabriel Stuurman, Reuben Malgas and Khanya Ceza amongst its talent pool conducted by musical director Prince Lengoasa, this repertoire includes Sandile Shanges’s music, on the 14th of November 2015 in the prestigious Drama Theatre at the Durban Playhouse. Also intended to form part of the same repertoire was Sipho Gumede’s music, but due to the unforeseen circumstances Bra Sipho’s music is cancelled. Booking details www.playhousecompany.com. Book now @ Playhouse, VIP packages @ Gauteng Music Development-011 054 0997/082 623 4720
Contact: Gauteng Music Development
Lindelwa Jara
011 054 0997/073 549 6414/[email protected]
www.mzansimusic.joburg/www.gautengmusicdev.co.za
About Gauteng Music Development
The main aim of the Mzansi Music Ensemble is to promote an awareness of the intriguing magnetism of proudly South African music demonstrating the vast versatility and charm of our country’s deep rooted culture in a sophisticated modern interpretation of this music.
Possessing immense knowledge in the music and entertainment industries of South Africa with results to a broad profile of events achieved by the company both in South Africa and abroad, the company’s contribution has gained South Africa recognition to its local provinces and international musical events.
The company plays a pivot role within the key business activities that include artist’s management, coordinating and managing events, conceptualization of specialized events, music production, promoting the indigenous music and dance of South Africa.
