Tag Archives: Stefan Louw

New production of La Boheme set in South Africa

Posted on March 17, 2015 by moirads

I have just received a press release which reveals that Big Wig Opera has partnered with the South African National Tuberculosis Association (SANTA) for its upcoming production of Puccini’s opera, La Bohème, at the end of May. La Bohème, made … Continue reading →

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Opera evening at the symphony concert season

Posted on March 6, 2015 by moirads

The second week of the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) season has just finished.  Unusually the concert feature an opera gala evening, making use of Big Wig Opera.  Big Wig Opera is a new South African company formed by Stefan Louw … Continue reading →

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Shaking things up a bit at the JPO

Posted on February 26, 2015 by moirads

What with the JPO’s recent woes we are delighted to have another four week season of beautiful music.  Chatting with Duncan Gibbon, the Chief Executive Officer of the JPO, before the concert had him confirm that the seasons are all … Continue reading →

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Aria! Opera for Everyone winter concert coming up

Posted on June 3, 2014 by moirads

I have been attending the Aria! Opera for Everyone concerts at the Roodepoort Theatre since their inception.  That’s four years now.  On 20 June 2014, they will again be presenting a gala concert. For this concert Louw will be joined … Continue reading →

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Roodepoort Theatre relaunched

Posted on February 9, 2014 by moirads

The Roodepoort Theatre was built in 1980, back when Roodepoort was a different municipal entity to Johannesburg.  At some point its name was changed to the Pro Musica Theatre.  Since 2013 it has reverted to being called the Roodepoort Theatre. … Continue reading →

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Aria! Opera for Everyone with Stefan Louw and Hanli Stapela

Posted on February 19, 2013 by moirads

I remember exactly when I first heard Stéfan Louw sing. It was at the Promusica Theatre back in the late nineties. Since then I have heard Louw sing several times, each time with the same, and greater, vocal beauty. I … Continue reading →

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Forthcoming attractions in Gauteng (Date of posting 14 January 2013)

Posted on January 13, 2013 by moirads

Grab your diaries! A listing guide of “stuff” that’s on or will be on soon. Google the event itself to contact the organisers for booking details. Andy Bates American Street Feasts – from 7 January 12.15 on DSTV, Food Network. … Continue reading →

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