Kunskoors - Operaklanke met Kerslig & Vonkelwyn

A NIGHT AT THE OPERA AND BEYOND!

In Portugal gebore, tree Jose Dias gereeld in al Suid Afrika se groot konsertsale en kunsfeeste op. Hy het onlangs in verskeie Afrikalande en in Europa opgetree, onder meer in historiese konsetsale soos die Berliner Philharmonie, Munchner Philharmonie, Beethovenhalle in Bonn en vele ander. Hy word hoog aangesktyf as solis, kamerorkes musikant en vokale begeleier. Hy is gesog vir sy onderrig in klavier en sang, asook sy mentorskap en samewerking met baie vooraanstaande Suid Afrikaanse sangers.

Met vele toekennings reeds agter haar naam is Brittany Smith nie meer slegs 'n opkomende operaster nie - sy sal die verhoog van die Kunskoors Opera Produksie betower. Met haar helder stem, innemende verhoogteenwoordigheid wat klasieke tradisie met vars lewenskrag verbind, het Brittay haar vinnig gevestig as een van die land se mees opwindende jong talente.

Lesego Mkhwanazi is i Mabopane, Pretoria gebore en sy liefde vir opera klassieke musiek het hom na die Weskaap gelei om sy klassieke onderrig by UCT School of Music onder toesig van Patric Tikolo en Khamal Khan te voltooi. Die Black-Tie Ensemble in Pretoria het die deur tot opera vir Lesego oopgemaak in 2013, toe hy ingeskryf het vir hul Incubator Programme. Hy het as deel van die program en in die opeenvolgende jare in Kaapstad menigmale sy bydrae as solis en koorlid in verskeie opvoerings gemaak. Lesego het sy PCGE by die Nelson Mandela Universiteit in Port Elizabeth voltooi, met musiek e kreatiewe kunste as hoofvakke.

Gehore kan uitsien na 'n onvergeetlike aand vol passie, elegansie en glans!

Portugese - born pianist, Jose Dias is a regular presence in all major concert halls and arts festivals in South Africa. Recent performances have taken him to various counties in Africa and Europa, with appearances in such historic halls as the Berliner Philharmonie, Munchner Philharmonie, Beethovenhalle in Bonn, among others. He is in high demand as soloist, chamber musician and vocal accompanist. Jose is a sought-after piano teacher and a vocal coach mentoring and collaborating with many of the lading South Africa singers.

Brittany Smith - South Africa's rising star and now already award winning opera singer, will grace the stage at Kunskoors Opera Production. Known for her raiant voice, captivating stage presence, and artistry that bridges classical tradition with fresh vitality, Brittany has quickly established herself as one of the country's most exicing young talents. Audiences can look forward tp an unforgettable evening as she bring passion, elwgance, and brilliance to the performance.

Hailing from Mabopane, Pretoria, Lesego Mkhwanazi's love od Opera and Classical music led him to the Western Cape to complete his classical training at the UCT School of Music under the auspices of Patrick Tikolo and Khamal Khan. Tha Black-Tie Ensemble in Pretoria opened the door to Opera for Lesego in 2013, when he enrolled for their incubator Programme. During that time and in the years that followed in Cape Town, lesego made solid contributions as soloist and chorus member on various productions. Lesego completed his Post Graduate Certificate in Education at Nelson Mandella University in Port Elizabeth, majoring in music and creative arts.