The Cape Town theatre complex celebrates its 55th anniversary by reflecting on transformation, accessibility and the evolving role of public cultural institutions
Renowned soprano Pumeza Matshikiza steps off the stage and into advocacy, using her art and influence to fight child abuse
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
Its composer says the Oscar opera will challenge audiences with things they have never heard before
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Mozart’s opera about an 18th century playboy bears a strange resemblance to the Tinder Swindler
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.
Opening one’s mind to new artistic disciplines could provide enlightenment to glorious new pursuits.
South Africa’s Embassy in Italy hosts Rome Opera Ensemble concerts in Johannesburg and Cape Town to celebrate Italian Republic Day.
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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Tumi Mogorosi’s album, Project Elo, brings together the eloquent sounds of accomplished jazz musicians and opera singers.
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.
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.
According to the producer of "Madiba: The African Opera" there are no funds because the Lotto did not pay out the promised amount.
"Madiba, the African Opera" premiers at the Pretoria State Theatre on Friday May 23 2014. The production runs until June 1 2014.
Cape Town Opera is receiving flak from funders for taking its singers abroad, despite its successes there.
William Kentridge discusses his love of music, his fusion of art and opera, and the ?spin-offs from that.
Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda is the story of the conflict between England’s Elizabeth I and her rival, Mary, Queen of Scots.
South Africa does not offer many opportunities to kick-off a career in opera but this has not stopped home-grown soprano Elza van den Heever.
