Cape Town Opera is set to present “Master Class” this February.

The showcase will feature Sandra Prinsloo as Maria Callas in a production by Cape Town Opera Artistic Director Magdalene Minnaar. Musical direction will be provided by José Dias, who will also act and play the piano. The showcase will feature music by Verdi, Puccini, and Bellini, with artists such as Brittany Smith and CTO’s Judith Neilson Young Artists Alida Scheepers and Tylor Lamani. 

The production will also feature costume design by Maritha Visagie and lighting design by Minnaar.

“Cape Town Opera is delighted to be presenting this superb piece of theatre,” Minnaar said in an official press statement. “From having one of South Africa’s greatest actresses playing Callas to being back at Pieter Toerien’s beautiful Theatre on the Bay during the 100th anniversary of Callas’ birth is very special.”

“Master Class” runs from Feb. 20 through March 11, 2023.