Aviva Pelham presents Viva The Arts at the Baxter Theatre. “We’re celebrating the end of the year with a brilliant burst of music and dance at the Baxter Theatre on Wednesday 18 December at 10.30am. And I have a few wonderful surprises in store for you in this feast of music and dance, inspiration and joy”, says Aviva.
The UCT CHOIR FOR AFRICA is a diverse group of choristers, focusing on African Choral Music and folk songs. Their milestones include performances at the inauguration of former president Nelson Mandela and for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her state visit to South Africa. They sang on BBC TV’s programme My Favourite Hymns during which Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu was interviewed.
International tenor SIPHO FUBESI returns to the stage by demand. Sipho is in South Africa after a residency at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.
ASILI – “The Originals” (Swahili) is a vocal ensemble that presents a fusion of classical music, opera, pop and jazz, deeply intertwined with traditional African Choral undertones. Their mission is to create magical music moments that warm the hearts of audiences.
Soprano CHARLOTTE MHLONGA received a nomination for Best Emerging Artist at the kykNET Fiesta Awards, and along with Bongani J Kubheka, was nominated in the Best Performance in Classical Music category for their production of La Serva Padrona.
Bone crunching moves, artistic flavor and a real sense of dancing sums up Ricardo Koopman. His company RICARDO’S MODERN DANCE STUDIO specializes in teaching youngsters the art of expression through dance. Dancers from his studio, who consistently win awards year after year, will appear on stage.
“See you at VIVA THE ARTS on Wed 18 Dec @ 10.30am!” reads the invitation from Aviva Pelham.
WHERE: Baxter Theatre Centre, Main Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town 7700
WHEN: 18 December at 10.30am.
TICKETS: R43.00 BOOK HERE to revel in a wide range of musical styles and the excitement of South African performers doing what they love best!
