An opera of duelling divas

An opera of duelling divas

26 Feb 2013 16:43 - Barbara Ludman
Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda is the story of the conflict between England’s Elizabeth I and her rival, Mary, Queen of Scots.
SA soprano goes from big dreams to big screens

SA soprano goes from big dreams to big screens

26 Feb 2013 16:18 - Aneesa Fazel
South Africa does not offer many opportunities to kick-off a career in opera but this has not stopped home-grown soprano Elza van den Heever.
Understudy wows audience in Les Troyens

Understudy wows audience in Les Troyens

12 Feb 2013 11:50 - Barbara Ludman
The Metropolitan Opera's production of 'Les Troyens', currently showing at Ster Kinekor's Cinema Nouveau, could not have been better cast.
Verdi's HD spectacle

Verdi's HD spectacle

04 Feb 2013 17:48 - Barbara Ludman
Aida, the latest in the Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series, is as magnificent on screen as it is in the theatre.
The Tempest: A very 21st century opera

The Tempest: A very 21st century opera

21 Dec 2012 02:09 - Barbara Ludman
The Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series returns to Cinema Nouveau with an inspired and audacious work.
Chill to opera and theatre

Chill to opera and theatre

09 Nov 2012 11:20 - Barbara Ludman
Ster-Kinekor has announced its fourth season of filmed National Theatre and Metropolitan Opera performances. We have double tickets to give away.
Soaring search for truth

Soaring search for truth

04 May 2012 12:00 - Brent Meersman
The creator of the operetta The Flower of Shembe says it offers a chance to enter a space of hope.

Romantic and tragic

30 Apr 2012 15:57 - Barbara Ludman
Barbara Ludman reviews Manon, currently showing at Ster Kinekor,
Bits from here, pieces from there

Bits from here, pieces from there

13 Feb 2012 18:00 - Barbara Ludman
Barbara Ludman reviews The Enchanted Island, the latest in the Met Opera series currently showing at Cinema Nouveau.

Spreading the love of opera

23 Sep 2009 16:04 - Percy Zvomuya
Soprano opera artist Loveline Madumo, one of the first black opera singers in Suth Africa, was first exposed to classical music by Bernard, her violin