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Set in 3025, Cape Town Opera’s Aida reinvents itself for a new generation but the voices and the music remain timeless
AFRICAN VOICES

Aida Reimagined: A galactic opera for the ages

Set in 3025, Cape Town Opera’s Aida reinvents itself for a new generation but the voices and the music remain timeless

  • Keith Bain
9 min read
Musician, composer and director of musicals David Kramer
ARTSCAPE

David Kramer: Dipping the paintbrush in different musical colours

How David Kramer turned the story of an African-American choir that visited South Africa in the 1890s into a musical

  • Charles Leonard
8 min read
Smith has been in Johannesburg with her company since 11 July rehearsing relentlessly for the three performances that are taking place here. Photo supplied
ANGELO GOBBATO

OPERA | Brittany Smith ready to conquer Lucia di Lammermoor at Joburg Theatre

The gited singer speaks about the emotional and physical demands of the role

  • Charles Leonard
8 min read