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Cape Town Opera & Opera UCT Announce Production of ‘La Traviata’

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(Credit: Kayla Demi Pietersen) Cape Town Opera and Opera UCT are set to present a production of Verdi’s “La Traviata” this October 26-29, 2023. The work will star Brittany Smith as Violetta, Lukhanyo Moyake as Alfredo, and Conroy Scott as Germont; a second cast features Ondelwa Martins as Violetta, Sakhumzi Martins as Alfredo and Siphe Kwani as Germont. Other performers {…}

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Operalia Competition Announces 2023 Participants

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The Operalia Competition has announced the participants for its 30th-anniversary edition. The 2023 participants hail from such countries as Russia, Italy, USA, Malta, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Armenia, South Korea, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ukraine, Israel, South Africa, and Bulgaria. The competition will be held at the Capetown Opera and will take place from Oct. 30 through Nov. 5, 2023. Operalia {…}

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Cape Town Opera to Revive ‘Master Class’ This September

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Cape Town Opera has announced that it will be bringing back its production of Terrence McNally’s “Master Class.” The company presented the work earlier this year between Feb. 20-April 2, 2023. However, that entire run was sold out and the company has unveiled its intention to present the work between Sept. 26-30, 2023. The production will feature the cast from the {…}

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Adam Szmidt Named Resident Conductor & Head Vocal Coach of Cape Town Opera

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Photo Credit: Nana Moraes German-Polish conductor Adam Szmidt was recently named the resident conductor and head vocal coach of Cape Town Opera. Szmidt is a sought-after conductor and educator. He has conducted and performed on all six continents with the Northern Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Rhein-Main-Philhamoniker, Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, and Pomeriggi Musicali Milano, to name a few. Szmidt has taught master {…}

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Cape Town Opera to Reprise Early Children’s Series with ‘Opera Blocks: Petals’

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Cape Town Opera’s “Opera Blocks” series for babies is set to return this April. This specially-curated production, called “Opera Blocks: Petals,” is designed to engage the youngest of minds with music, choreography, and visual effects for an immersive experience. Sponsored by the City of Cape Town, the production is directed by Magdalene Minnaar, with set and costumes by the CTO production {…}

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Angela Brown to Give Masterclass at Festival International de Musique Saint-Georges

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Photo credit: Polina Osherov The Festival International de Musique Saint-Georges has announced soprano Angela Brown is to give a masterclass at this year’s festival. Brown will work with the singer from Guadeloupe as part of the educational engagement initiative.  Angela Brown is a featured artist on the two-time Grammy Award-winning album “Ask Your Momma” by Laura Karpman. She has graced the {…}

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Star of Tomorrow to Present Versus The Classical Edition with Indra Thomas & Angela Brown

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Stars of Tomorrow is set to host an event featuring sopranos Indra Thomas and Angela Brown. The organization is planning to do a Versus The Classical Edition with the two divas which will stream live on Oct. 31 at 7 pm EST. The “battle” will be shown on Facebook Live in time for Halloween. Thomas has performed at the Hamburg {…}