Opera
latest news & developmentsArtscape celebrates 55 years by opening its doors wider than ever
The Cape Town theatre complex celebrates its 55th anniversary by reflecting on transformation, accessibility and the evolving role of public cultural institutions
Opera singer Pumeza Matshikiza on joining the global fight against child abuse
Renowned soprano Pumeza Matshikiza steps off the stage and into advocacy, using her art and influence to fight child abuse
Diary: A new gallery opening, Sjava deluxe edition, and opera at Ster-Kinekor
The Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live high-definition cinema simulcasts is into its 17th season at select Ster-Kinekor and Cinema Nouveau cinemas
Trial by Media a short but full-fat opera
Its composer says the Oscar opera will challenge audiences with things they have never heard before
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‘Don Giovanni’ and Netflix are uncanny bedmates
Mozart’s opera about an 18th century playboy bears a strange resemblance to the Tinder Swindler
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.
The Opera Virgin attends ‘The Marriage of Figaro’
Opening one’s mind to new artistic disciplines could provide enlightenment to glorious new pursuits.
Italian Republic Day brings the Rome Opera Ensemble to SA
South Africa’s Embassy in Italy hosts Rome Opera Ensemble concerts in Johannesburg and Cape Town to celebrate Italian Republic Day.
Slice of life: A proposal at the opera
I started singing formally in 2003. Before that I was in the school choir. I came to visit family in Cape Town, and by luck I met people who were opera singers. They encouraged…
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Good vibes and jazz for the spirit
Tumi Mogorosi’s album, Project Elo, brings together the eloquent sounds of accomplished jazz musicians and opera singers.
Letters to the editor: May 30 to June 5 2014
M&G readers speak their minds about policies against European culture in the arts and EFF commissar Andile Mngxitama’s open letter to Richard Branson.
Madiba opera producer: R2.86m is ‘not enough’
The National Lotteries Board allocation of R2.86-million for the production about Nelson Mandela’s life is enough for just three nights on stage.
Mandela opera cancelled after three performances
According to the producer of "Madiba: The African Opera" there are no funds because the Lotto did not pay out the promised amount.