On Saturday 8 April at 16:00, Cape Town Opera and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra bring Rossini’s Stabat Mater to the beautiful Toringkerk in Paarl.
This masterpiece is one of the best-known and beloved hymns to Mary mother of Jesus, presenting her grief at the crucifixion of her son.
Rossini’s extraordinary capacity for composing arias – inspired by his exceptional operatic skills – is matched by hauntingly beautiful and triumphant choral sections. The fusion of operatic drama and tender, reverent moments marks this work as one of the finest contributions to classical sacred music.
This once-off performance over the Easter weekend will feature the multi-award winning Cape Town Opera Chorus under the direction of Marvin Kernelle, with the Cape Town Symphony Choir and guest artists Hlengiwe Mkhwanazi (Soprano) and Minette du Toit Pearce (Mezzo-Soprano) alongside two of Cape Town Opera’s Soloists – Lukhanyo Moyake (Tenor) and Conroy Scott (Baritone). Maestro Adam Szmidt will conduct the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. Rossini’s Stabat Mater is certain to be a highlight on Cape Town’s classical music calendar. Tickets, at R240, are available through Quicket.. One lucky reader stands a chance to win a double ticket to this performance. Please SMS the name of the venue where the performance will take place to 076 314 8767 before 15:00 today (Thursday 6 April).
