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Cape Town Opera Receives Six Nominations at Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards

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Cape Town Opera has received six nominations from the Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards. The company earned a Best Female Opera soloists nomination for sopranos Nobulumko Mngxekeza for her turn as Tosca. Also nominated was Brittany Smith for her interpretation as Violetta in “La Traviata” and soprano Janelle Visagie for her role in “Cinderella.” In the Best Male Opera category, {…}

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Cape Town Opera to Present Puccini Double Bill This February

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Cape Town Opera is set to present a Puccini double bill this February at Artscape. Between Feb. 14-17, 2024, the organization will spotlight “Suor Angelica” and “Gianni Schicchi” in a production directed by Magdalene Minnarr. Jeremy Silver conducts the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. Headlining “Suor Angelica” will be Nobulumko Mngxekeza. She is joined by Minette du Toit-Pearce as the Princess, {…}

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Cape Town Opera to Present ‘Puccini in the Park’

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Cape Town Opera is set to present “Puccini in the Park” as part of the Maynardville Open Air Festival this February. On Feb. 4, 2024, the company will present a concert featuring excerpts from Puccini’s most famed works including “Tosca,” “Turandot,” “La Bohème,” “Madama Butterfly,” and “Gianni Schicchi.” “We relish the opportunity to perform in Maynardville’s magical outdoor setting and {…}

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Cape Town Opera Announces 2024 Season

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(Photo credit: Annène van Eeden) Cape Town Opera has released details of its 2024 season. One-off concert performances include “Puccini in the Park” at the Maynardville Open Air Festival, “Starlight Classics” at Vergelegen, and Mozart’s “Requiem” at the Paarl Toringkerk at Easter. All performances are in collaboration with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. Performance Dates: TBA In commemoration of the {…}

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Terrence McNally’s ‘Master Class’ Returns to Cape Town Opera

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The acclaimed play about Maria Callas, “Master Class” by Terrence McNally, returns to Cape Town Opera after Pieter Toerien’s recent sold-out seasons. The play will take place at the Toyota US Woordfees in Stellenbosch and is scheduled from October 7-10, 2023, at the Adam Small Auditorium. Directed by Magdalene Minnaar and with musical direction by José Dias, the production stars {…}

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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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Nobulumko Mngxekeza to Headline Cape Town Opera’s ‘Tosca’

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Cape Town Opera is set to present Puccini’s “Tosca” this September at the Artscape Opera House. The production, which opens on Sept. 12, 2023, and runs through the 17th, will be directed by Magdalene Minnaar and conducted by Björn Bantock, who leads the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and Cape Town Opera Chorus. The work will star Nobulumko Mngxekeza in the {…}

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Cape Town Opera Presents South African Premiere of Pauline Viardot’s ‘Cendrillon’

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Photo Credit: Fiona MacPherson Cape Town Opera, along with AM Productions, will present the South African premiere of Fred Abrahamse’s new adaptation of Pauline Viardot’s “Cendrillon.” Abrahamse shared in a press release that, “Besides this show being an absolute joy for multi-generational theatre-goers, Cinderella is the ideal way to introduce young children to opera being fun, visually and musically delightful {…}

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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 {…}