Cape Town Opera’s Puccini in the Park, at the Maynardville Open Air Festival, provides the magic of opera under the stars on Sunday 4 February 2024 at 18h00.
The once-off performance that celebrates the centenary of Puccini’s death will see audiences captivated by the extraordinary artistry and passion of Cape Town Opera, Africa’s only established opera company that celebrates its 25th year anniversary in 2024. As a recipient of numerous accolades, Cape Town Opera is a torchbearer for excellence, inclusivity and employment within the theatre and arts industry in South Africa.
The world of opera is synonymous with emotions and drama, a performance genre where breathtaking vocal prowess reigns supreme. Audiences will be transported by extracts from La Bohème, Madama Butterfly, Tosca, Gianni Schicchi and Turandot. Says Artistic Director Magdalene Minnaar, “We relish the opportunity to perform in Maynardville’s magical outdoor setting and look forward to starting off our year with this beautiful open air concert.”
A highly anticipated fixture on Cape Town’s cultural calendar, the Maynardville Open Air Festival season has long been a summer highlight. In recent years the line up has expanded wonderfully too, blending traditional Shakespeare plays with classical concerts across the genres. See below for programme details.
Book your seats swiftly to experience an unforgettable evening of nuanced interpretations, heartfelt performances and the world class Cape Town Opera House Soloists Nobulumko Mngxekeza, Lukhanyo Moyake and Conroy Scott. They are joined by the Cape Town Opera Chorus directed by Marvin Kernelle and the newly formed Cape Town Opera Children’s Chorus directed by Antoinette Huyssen.
WHAT: Puccini in the Park – Cape Town Opera
WHERE: Maynardville Park, Woolf St corner Church St, Wynberg 7800
WHEN: Sunday 4 February 2024 at 18h00.
TICKETS & BOOKING: from R161 through Quicket. @capetownopera
INFO: T 069 792 6020 (10h00-16h00 daily) or leave a Whatsapp | Visit | SEE ALSO Cape Town Green Map | Follow Maynardville Open Air Theatre on Facebook: Maynardville Open Air Theatre Festival | Instagram: Maynardville
PHOTO: Cape Town Opera Chorus, with Chorus Master Marvin Kernelle at centre- pic by Annène van Eeden
The Programme for Maynardville Open-Air Festival
18 January 2024 Rachmaninoff Rendezvous
19 – 21 January 2024 Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra : Timeless and Immortal
25 Jan – 24 Feb 2024 William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet
4 February 2024 An Evening with the Cape Town Opera: Puccini In The Park
11 February 2024 A Night at the Musicals
25 February 2024 Friends in Harmony: A Choral Celebration
