Hear the brightest South African opera talent in Pietermaritzburg and Pinetown this weekend! South African diva, Sibongile Mngoma (soprano) and tenor, Sandile Mabaso will be presenting an opera recital at the Pinetown Methodist Church on 18 March at 7pm and at the Tatham Art Gallery on 19 March at 3pm.
These shining lights of the national opera scene will be will be performing arias, duets and choruses from the world’s most beautiful operas. Continue reading
MUSIC Revival is closing off the year in a fitting fashion with concerts featuring the talents of ‘Maritzburg pianist, Christopher Duigan, and soprano, Bongiwe Madlala, on Friday, December 29 and Saturday, December 30.
Both concerts will take place at Casa Mexicana at 35 Montgomery Road, Pietermaritzburg. Continue reading
Madama Butterfly
Releasing on Saturday, April 23 at Cinema Nouveau theatres is the next opera in the Metropolitan Opera’s current season, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly.
Anthony Minghella’s breathtaking production has thrilled audiences since its premiere in 2006. Kristine Opolais plays the title role with Roberto Alagna as Pinkerton, the naval officer who breaks Butterfly’s heart. Continue reading
In celebration of ten years of The Met: Live in HD being shown on cinema screens around the world, including Cinema Nouveau, opera fans can see a production of Puccini’s opera, Manon Lescaut, which can be seen from Saturday, March 26 for limited screenings. Continue reading
Turandot
CINEMA Nouveau will be screening the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Puccini’s popular opera, Turandot, as part of the current Met: Live in HD season. The opera features dramatic soprano Nine Stemme in title role. Catch on the big screen on March 1 and 3 at 5 pm and on March 2 at 11.30 am. Continue reading
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