FULL OPERATUNITY Smelo Mahlangu Documentary 2022
Information on the Performance
- Work Title: OPERATUNITY Smelo Mahlangu
- Composer: various
- Libretto: various
- Venue & Opera Company: Cape Town, South Africa
- Recorded: 2022
- Type: Other
- Singers: Smelo Mahlangu
- Conductor:
- Orchestra:
- Stage Director:
- Costume Designer:
Information about the Recording
- Published by: OperaVision
- Date Published: 2023
- Format: Streaming
- Quality Video: 4 Audio:4
- Subtitles: nosubs
- Video Recording from: YouTube FULL VIDEO
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS PERFORMANCE
Quote from OperaVision:
Smelo Mahlangu is a bass-baritone, born and raised in Cape Town. Singing in school and church choirs sparked his passion for music and prompted Smelo to pursue a music degree. In 2017 he was accepted into the opera program of the South African College of Music (University of Cape Town). In addition to serving in the college choir, Smelo has also sung Guglielmo in Cosi fan tutte in collaboration with the Cape Town Opera. In 2021 he won first prize and an audience award at the Schock Foundation Singing Competition. He has taken master classes, including with celebrated South African soprano Phumeza Matshikiza.
With Operatunity, OperaVision presents a new four-part series focusing on the genuine, personal stories of young opera artists from different parts of South Africa. In collaboration with OperaVision partner Opera for Peace, the series addresses the real-life issues facing young artists preparing for opera performances around the world.
Operatunity is the project of Xolane Marman, an emerging artist and director from Cape Town. He accompanies four singers on their way through training, rehearsals and first roles. We get personal insights into life off the stage and the challenges faced by those hailing from the townships of South Africa. The series ends with a final gala performance where all artists featured in the series meet and sing together for the first time.