Fri, Mar 20: Some Enchanted Evening
On Fri, Mar 20, Some Enchanted Evening invites audiences on an elegant, emotionally rich journey through opera, operetta, and musical theatre with soprano Yolisa Ngwexana, baritone Professor Federico Freschi, and Steinway Artist and programme director Christopher Duigan at Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre at UJ's Kingsway Campus in Auckland Park. Expect performances of beloved duets from Mozart, Lehár, and Andrew Lloyd Webber, alongside the dramatic centrepiece: the extended Act II duet from Verdi’s La Traviata. Book this.
Sun, Mar 22: Oratorio for Human Rights
Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph’s Oratorio for Human Rights was first performed at Rome’s Teatro Argentina in 2018 to mark the 70th anniversary of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Oratorio transforms the ideals of freedom, equality, and dignity into an unforgettable musical journey. Selected from over 400 entries from 196 countries, it has captivated global audiences and earned international acclaim.
On Sun, Mar 22, it returns home in honour of Human Rights Day, with its South African premiere presented by UJ Arts and Culture at the Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre. The performance features the UJ Choir and the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra under celebrated conductor Kutlwano Masote, with musical direction by esteemed maestro Bryan Schimmel. Book here.
From Fri, 20 March to Sun, 22 March, join UJ Arts & Culture in celebrating Human Rights Day through the power of music. Book tickets for Some Enchanted Evening on Fri, 20 March, or Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph’s Oratorio for Human Rights on Sun, 22 March, and be part of a moving tribute to dignity, freedom, and unity. Tickets are R150 - R200 p.p.
