We cannot say precisely when the musical penetration of East and West began, but one thing is certain: composers like Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and others could not resist the fascination of the Orient. Thus elements of Turkish music, Persian poetry and Arabic storytelling found their way straight to the heart of European culture. By Nadja Kayali
Dr Pamela Tancsik makes Molière s Imaginary Invalid her swan-song iol.co.za - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from iol.co.za Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The world premiere of Kinetic Theatre Company’s The Illustrious Invalid at City Theatre is a lighthearted farce that reimagines the last hours of canonical French playwright Jean-Baptiste Molière.