South African opera hits the high notes
South Africa outperforms when it comes to putting opera singers on the world stage. It’s a thriving space, working hard to broaden its appeal and ensure inclusive and diverse audiences
21 December 2023 - 05:00
“We think we have a good rugby team, which we do, but we also have singing voices that are just out of this world. As proud of we are of our amazing rugby players, we should be proud of our amazing singers — it’s something the nation can and should really get behind.”
That’s the view of Alex Gabriel, MD of Cape Town Opera. “It feels to me like South Africa’s singing talent per capita is probably among the best in the world,” he tells the FM...
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