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The Opera Virgin

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The Opera Virgin

Ever-seeking new artistic inspiration, The Opera Virgin recently discovered the joys of the operatic craft and is now committed to take in every opera in South Africa.

The delightfully amoral playboy Don Giovanni is loved by women on an unprecedented scale and is attended by his manservant, Leporello. Photo: Supplied
DON GIOVANNI

‘Don Giovanni’ and Netflix are uncanny bedmates

Mozart’s opera about an 18th century playboy bears a strange resemblance to the Tinder Swindler

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The steam-punk swindler Dr Dulcamara with his tricks of the trade (Supplied).
CAPE TOWN OPERA

The Opera Virgin attends ‘The Elixir of Love’

The Opera Virgin, intent on his mission to take in every opera performance in South Africa, discovers that elixirs may not induce love

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An opera performance is riveting, but ensure you select the softest seat for the world’s longest opera (Kim Stevens).
JACKIE CHAN

10 Things you didn’t know about opera

Opera is about so much more than vocally gifted people singing in a foreign language — the genre has notched up a few scandals and interesting titbits in its 400-plus years.

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The cast of Figaro on the wedding day of Figaro and Susanna (Kim Stevens).
CAPE TOWN OPERA

The Opera Virgin attends ‘The Marriage of Figaro’

Opening one’s mind to new artistic disciplines could provide enlightenment to glorious new pursuits.

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