The Philomela choir, one of the most highly regarded choral groups in Finland, will be teaming up with the Nairobi Chamber Chorus - a group of 25 refined singers based in Nairobi - for a concert on 21^st April, 2011 at the Kenya National Museum, Nairobi.

The program features songs of Finnish heritage,Spirituals, and Kenyan songs. The two choirs will perform together and will be conducted by Marjukka Riihimäki (Philomela) and Ken Wakia (Nairobi Chamber Chorus). 

Time: 7.00 p.m.

Entry free!

Watch Cameroonian bass-baritone, Jacques Greg Belobo in concert on Friday 15^th April, 2011, from 7pm. Presented by Alliance Francaise de Nairobi and Goethe Institut.

Also featuring pianist Simon Pierre Ndoye, Kenyan soprano Elizabeth Njoroge, and the Conservatoire Strings.

Venue: Kenya National Theatre.

Tickets: 300/-

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The Conservatoire's End of Term Concert is here yet again! Come watch the term's best students showcase their talent and hard work on Sunday 10th April, 2011 from 3pm at The GoDown Arts Centre (Dunga Road - off Lusaka Road). There will be classical and modern guitar, violin, jazz saxophone, modern and classical voice as well as choral singing. Also featured on the list of performers is The Conservatoire Orchestra.

Some of the music includes: Hotel California (originally performed by The Eagles) - Glenn Frey, Can't Help Lovin Dat Man - Jerome Kern, Nella Fantasia - Ennio Morricone, and Beethoven's Spring Sonata for Violin and Piano (Op. 24 no. 5) - !^st movement.

Charges: Ksh. 100 (children below 12), Ksh. 300 (adults and children above 12).

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The Kenya Conservatoire of Music invites all students, parents and friends of the Conservatoire to a workshop to come up with a framework for the 2012 musical. Ideas on the story line, style of music to use, the characters, and all other things required for the musical will be discussed.

The workshop is open to students and parents of The Conservatoire, as well as people who have participated in any Conservatoire Musical.

Dates: Monday 11^th - Wednesday 13^th April

Time: 9am to 1pm daily

Come let us create the Musical ourselves!

Come watch Nairobi Orchestra in concert on Saturday, 9th April (7 pm) and Sunday, 10th April (3 pm) at the Braeburn Theatre, Gitanga Road, Lavington. The orchestra will be conducted by guest conductor Richard Dickins (of the Royal College of Music, London). The programme features:

Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 (Eroica)

Stravinsky's Suite for Small Orchestra

Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 4

Gounod's Faust Ballet Music

Soloists are Julie Taylor, Claire Hollis and Elliot Black.

Tickets: Ksh. 500 at the door, concessions - with ID - Kshs. 200.

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Reacquaint yourself with Humperdinck's famous fairy tale opera, Hänsel and Gretel this and next month.

Produced by Edita Camm, the incredible cast includes Doreen Ziegler, Daniela Bosenius, Maggie Gitu and Joyce Tannian, accompanied by Paul Nduati.

Also participating are Ian Mbugua and the Moipeis.

Follow the Hänsel and Gretel 2011 tour through the following locations:

25/03 - Brookhouse School, Nairobi

26/03 - Brookhouse School, Nairobi

29/03 - Muthaiga Club, Nairobi (members only)

31/03 - Muthaiga Club, Nairobi (members only)

02/04 - Green Park, Naivasha 

09/04 - National Theatre, Nairobi

16/04 - Arusha (Tanzania)

The National Theatre show begins at 5 (for 5.30 p.m.) 

Tickets at Ksh. 300 (adults), children free. 

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