Jazz harmony meets Opera elegance at Mountain View
IN a fusion of musical genres that promises to captivate the senses, The Jazz Gallery is set to host the second edition of its Jazz Meets Opera event at Mountain View International Hotel.
Scheduled for April 30, 2024, starting at 7 pm, this unique evening will see a lineup of 17 talented artists sharing one stage. Among the featured performers are Zwile and Sihlelelwe Mncina on the saxophone, Ndumiso Dlamini on the piano, Mayibongwe Khumalo on drums, Sisa Sambo on the guitar, John Philip on the contrabass, Itallo and Mlandvo Paules on the trumpet, Siphosethu Mkhatshwa on the trombone, Mongezi Simelane on cello, and Kwanza Kamau on the violin.
Not only is this event a celebration of music, but it also serves a noble cause. The concert will act as a fundraiser for Ekwetsembeni Special School, aiming to raise funds for the purchase of much-needed musical instruments and equipment for the children with special needs at the school. The school, located in Mbabane, runs a weekly music program that has proven to be a source of joy and inspiration for the students.
Event organizer, Nelisa Lawton, expressed her excitement for the upcoming concert on social media, stating, “After the rainout of our Jazz
Meets Opera at The Residence concert, we are thrilled to bring it back on International
Jazz Day, April 30. Seventeen of Eswatini’s finest jazz and opera talents are ready to dazzle the audience.”
Previous ticket holders can secure their seats for E200, while new tickets are priced at E400. Matured music lovers could not miss this enchanting evening of Jazz and Opera that promises to be a harmonious blend of talent and philanthropy.
The last edition of the event was held at the British High Commission Residence, No. 15, Royal
Villas on March 22, 2024, and featured 18 artists on one stage. However, four songs in, the heavens opened, and rain poured leading to the show’s abrupt end.