One night of opera music

Opera has often been blamed of gatekeeping, and not without reason.

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For too long, the art form has suffered under the weight of its own perceived exclusivity.

But that’s changing - not just globally, but right here in South Africa. Institutions like Opera UCT are dismantling that myth by making opera accessible, relevant, and proudly rooted in the African experience.

And performances like their upcoming concert staging of Il Trovatore taking place on Thursday 26 June at Cape Town City Hall show that opera doesn't need fancy costumes or sets to be powerful. When the music is honest, the setting becomes secondary.