Exciting local and international cast for Carmen
Fiery, beautiful and irresistible, Carmen has thrilled audiences since its premiere with its passionate score and its sexually powerful principal character, Carmen.
This Opera Africa production of Georges Bizet’s popular French opera Carmen will feature an impressive international and local cast, headed up by American conductor Timothy Myers, acclaimed director James Marvel and The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra in the pit.
Set in and around Seville, Spain, in the 1800s, Carmen tells the story of an alluring gypsy and the fatal attraction she has for corporal Don Josè – but her fickle and wandering nature will inevitably lead to heartbreak and tragedy.
Thrill to this exquisite, timeless tale of love and jealousy at the South African State Theatre from 17 to 26 March 2011, and at the Joburg Theatre from 1 to 10 April 2011.
Opera and Classical Music Calender for
2010/2011 season
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Karl Jenkins – Stabat Mater
7 – 8 September 2010 at 19:30
Johannesburg City Hall
Karl Jenkins (conductor and composer), Renette Bouwer (soprano), Elizabeth Lombard (mezzo soprano), UJ Choir augmented by Alumni, members of Cantamus Corde and Akustika Chamber Singers, 70 plus piece orchestra lead by Srdjan Cuca, Magdalena de Vries (marimba) (Read more).
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Opera Africa Head Office
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