Mainly overseas based South African opera Pumeza Matshikiza back in the country for an opera recital
By CityLIfe Arts Writer
South African International opera star, Pumeza Matshikiza will be presenting a special solo concert on 02 November 2021 at the Roodepoort Theatre, Johannesburg. This concert will be an excellent treat for all music lovers who’ve been deprived of live music because of the pandemic. This is an opportunity to hear the top of South Africa’s operatic talent singing a stunning selection of opera arias and traditional South African songs. Matshikiza will be accompanied by Paul Ferreira on the piano.
Described as “one of today’s most exciting new operatic voices”, South African soprano Pumeza Matshikiza is one of today’s rising opera stars. She is an exclusive Decca Classics recording artist, and has released two albums: Voice of Hope, featuring arias and traditional and popular African songs, and Arias, with a selection of operatic arias and songs from her current repertoire. In 2021/22 season Pumeza Matshikiza made her house and role debut as Fox in Janacek’s The Cunning Little Vixen at the English National Opera. She has appeared at the ENO as Moira in the world premiere of The Handmaid’s tale, written by Poul Ruders. The soprano could also be heard in a gala concert alongside Rolando Villazón at the Sopot Classic Festival and in a solo recital for West Wicklow Festival Ireland, broadcasted at DG Stage. Scheduled concerts at LSSO Summer Festival, Pažaislis Festival in 20/21 and the tour with Boston Philharmonic Orchestra in 19/20 were unfortunately cancelled due to the Covid-pandemic.
“The performance starts at 19:30 sharp and tickets are R180.00 and R340.00 for two . Patrons are encouraged to book seats online to avoid disappointment as seating is limited. Please visit www.roodepoorttheatre.com or call 011 673 1357 for tickets.
All Covid 19 regulations will be observed as per Level 1. Seating for live performances is limited in compliance with Level 1 regulations. Joburg City Theatres operates a strict No Mask, No Entry policy. Please allow time to fill in the Covid visitor register, and have your temperature taken,” the organisers said.