Listen to evergreens at a chilled symphonic picnic at the Green Point Track

THE Cape Town Philharmonic will be back at the Green Point Track on Sunday, December 18, with a cool way to chill in this heated festive season. Picnic with your family and then listen to the CPO with singers Brandon October, Janelle Visagie, Siphamandla Yakupa and Lukhanyo Moyake, with Sterling EQ, the electric ensemble with an international following.

On the podium will be the CPO’s resident conductor, Brandon Phillips, in the concert supported by the City of Cape Town.

Councillor Eddie Andrews, Mayoral Committee Member for Tourism, Events and Economic Development, says that City of Cape Town is a proud supporter of this Green Point concert.

“Music is a window into our history, and a record of life and times that have passed. Classical music is the foundation for much of today’s entertainment and the work done by the orchestra is more than just an art form,” he adds.

“We encourage music lovers to attend the concerts as music is more than just food for the soul. It stimulates the brain, reduces stress and helps us understand and express ourselves within the world we live in,” he says.

Punuters can chill to popular favourites such as Nessun Dorma, Barcelona, Impossible Dream and Mike Batt’s Caravan.

The setting is perfect for a picnic, so bring your hamper along with food and drink and enjoy the ambience offered by this festive. The concert is supported by the City of Cape Town. The concert starts at 8pm. Gates open at 6pm for concertgoers to bring their picnic baskets. Food stalls will also be available. - Staff writer

Tickets: R75 a head and children under 12 free. Book: Computicket at 0861 915 8000, or Artscape Dial-a-Seat 021 421 7695. More information: e-mail Luvuyo@ cpo.org.za or call 021 410 9966. See www. cpo.org.za