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Rehearsals for Ubuntu, a new South African opera, are underway

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UBUNTU composer Juan Burgers (centre) with choristers from left, Nana Mkhize, Nature Khuzwayo, Colleen Smit, Nqobile Khuzwayo, Nqobile Mathaba & Bright Magwaza (pic Val Adamson)

UBUNTU composer Juan Burgers (centre) with choristers from left, Nana Mkhize, Nature Khuzwayo, Colleen Smit, Nqobile Khuzwayo, Nqobile Mathaba & Bright Magwaza. Photo: Val Adamson

Chorus rehearsals are underway at the Durban Music School for the world premiere of Ubuntu – The Opera by Juan Burgers. Funded by the National Lotteries Commission and presented under the auspices of Esayidi FET College in collaboration with Bravo Africa Entertainment, the production will be performed in the Playhouse Opera Theatre between November 17 and 22. Continue reading →

Juan Burgers’ ‘Ubuntu – The Opera’ to premiere in November

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Juan Burgers

Juan Burgers

Music-lovers can look forward to the world premiere of a major new South African composition, to be unveiled on the Playhouse Opera stage in November. Entitled Ubuntu – The Opera, the work is the magnum opus of Durban-based musician and composer, Juan Burgers, who for many years has played a leading role in this country’s classical music environment.

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