Opera UCT Launch 2 Books and you are invited to to hear about these new book publications with the bonus of Opera UCT vocal talent.
Wayne Muller’s “Opera in Cape Town: The Critic’s Voice” traces the reception history of opera from the 1980s to the present, and charts the development of a distinctly South African operatic aesthetic.
Hilde Roos, Féroll-Jon Davids and Chris Walton’s book, titled “Sorry. I am what I am.” – The life and letters of the South African pianist and opera coach Gordon Jephtas (1943–92)”, explores the life and letters of the South African pianist and opera coach Gordon Jephtas, an SACM alumnus who worked as an accompanist with the Eoan Group before moving to Europe and establishing an international reputation.
Africa Melane will be in conversation with the authors, with Opera UCT vocal talent accompanied by Jeremy Silver.
Soloists at the Opera UCT Launch 2 Books include the South African College of Music Vocal lecturers: Paulina Malefane, Violina Anguelov-Hobbs, Sipho Fubesi and Patrick Tikolo, and Opera UCT students: Nontobeko Bhengu, Mkhanyiseli Dyantyi, Sandile Zitha, Karabo Rabaloi, Luvo Maranti, Linda Mbozi, Ntombi Nkosi and Molly Dzangare.
A memorable Opera UCT Launch of 2 Books
WHAT: Opera UCT Launch of 2 Books
WHERE: Baxter Concert Hall, Main Rd, Rondebosch, Cape Town 7600
WHEN: Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 7pm
TICKETS: from Webtickets for R120 (full price), R90 (pensioners 60-plus), and R50 (students and scholars). UCT students FREE
