friends – Johannesburg Opera https://joziopera.co.za A song for you Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:17:11 +0000 en-ZA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://joziopera.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/cropped-JO__Logo-new__2021-32x32.png friends – Johannesburg Opera https://joziopera.co.za 32 32 The Power of a Woman’s Voice https://joziopera.co.za/events/the-power-of-a-womans-voice-2022/ Fri, 29 Jul 2022 08:54:36 +0000 https://joziopera.co.za/?p=1225

Johannesburg Opera presents The power of a Woman's voice.

South Africa celebrates National Women's Day on 09 August. The day commemorates the 1956 march of approximately 20,000 women to the Union Buildings in Pretoria. To celebrate this special day and Women's Month, Johannesburg Opera present The power of a Woman's voice in opera and classical music.

We showcase amazing women performers - Khayakazi Madlala, Yolisa Ngwexana (sopranos), and Asisipho Petu (mezzo-soprano), accompanied by Annelien Bell on piano.

They will lift your spirit, inspire you and entertain you with many of your favourite opera arias and ensembles such as Ebben... Ne andro lontana, Seguidilla, I feel pretty, Sull'aria and Flower duet. Join and support Johannesburg Opera as we close the women's month in style at the Northwards House.

Date: Sunday, 28 August 2022

Time: 15:00

Venue: The Northwards House

Tickets: R300 per person (Includes the concert, snacks, tea & wine)

Bookings: www.quicket.co.za

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Johannesburg Opera and IT Corner present 'Sopranos in Song' a heart-warming Sunday morning concert to welcome the Woman's Month in style.

This concert promises to uplift your spirits. Performing will be the talented sopranos Khayakazi Madlala and Yolisa Ngwexana, superbly accompanied by Paul Ferreira on piano. They will inspire you and entertain you with many of your favourite songs such as He's got the whole world in his hands, Quando m'en vo, Wishing you were somehow here again, and E strano - with many more!

Date: Sunday, 07 August 2022

Time: 10:00

Venue: IT Corner Melville, Shop 7D, corner of 3rd & 7th Street, Melville,
Johannesburg

Tickets: R200 per person (Includes the concert and a light brunch) Full table
bookings are welcome.

Bookings: www.quicket.co.za

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Johannesburg Opera and IT Corner present a Sunday morning concert - The sounds of musicals.

A morning where patrons and guests can indulge in the soothing sounds of the Three Tenors with a programme consisting of musicals, opera and Neopolitan songs. The Three Tenors will create their arrangements of beautiful standards from these musicals, including Some enchanted evening and Maria; Neopolitan songs such as Parlami d'Amore and Santa lucia luntana; and opera arias such as Nessun dorma and La donna e mobile.

For this concert you will be entertained by Phenye Modiane, Mmusi Morekhure and Tebogo Makgwe accompanied by Johnny Manamela.

Date: Sunday, 03 July 2022

Time: 10:00

Venue: IT Corner Melville, Shop 7D, corner of 3rd & 7th Street, Melville,
Johannesburg

Tickets: R200 per person (Includes the concert and a light brunch) Full table
bookings are welcome.

Bookings: www.quicket.co.za

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Johannesburg Opera and IT Corner presents Music from the Movies.

The programme consists of the well-known and hum-along music we got to know by going to the movies - recent movies and movies from yester-year.

Johannesburg Opera created a programme that celebrates the wonderful music that were written for and sometimes just used in the "flicks" and musical numbers such as Gabriella's Song from As it is in Heaven, Remember from Troy and Let the river run from Working Girl will be heard, not forgetting some of the golden oldies, such as Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany's and New York, New York from New York, New York.

Performing this morning will be the talented Khayakazi Madlala (soprano) and Phenye Modiane (tenor) who are accompanied by the talented Samantha Riedel.

Date: Saturday, 25 June
Time: 19:00
Tickets: R350 per person
(Includes the concert, soup bread and sherry)

Venue: De Dapper Dak, Philadelphia, Cape Town

Bookings: Dapper de Wet - 076 108 4151 | info@joziopera.co.za

Date: Sunday, 26 June
Time: 13:00
Tickets: R250 per person
(bring own picnic, drinks, blankets / picnic chair)

Venue: De Dapper Dak, Philadelphia, Cape Town

Bookings: Dapper de Wet - 076 108 4151 | info@joziopera.co.za

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Johannesburg Opera and IT Corner presents Music from the Movies.

The programme consists of the well-known and hum-along music we got to know by going to the movies - recent movies and movies from yester-year.

Johannesburg Opera created a programme that celebrates the wonderful music that were written for and sometimes just used in the "flicks" and musical numbers such as Gabriella's Song from As it is in Heaven, Remember from Troy and Let the river run from Working Girl will be heard, not forgetting some of the golden oldies, such as Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany's and New York, New York from New York, New York.

Performing this morning will be the talented Khayakazi Madlala (soprano) and Phenye Modiane (tenor). They will be accompanied by Andrew Duncan on piano.

Time: 10:00

Venue: IT Corner Melville, Shop 7D, corner of 3rd & 7th Street, Melville, Johannesburg

Tickets: R200 per person (Includes the concert and a light brunch) Full table bookings are welcome.

Bookings: Can be made from our website or through Quicket

]]> Celebration of Love https://joziopera.co.za/events/celebration-of-love/ Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:06:00 +0000 https://joziopera.co.za/?p=1192

Johannesburg Opera and IT Corner present - CELEBRATION OF LOVE - A Valentine's Concert.

Johannesburg Opera will once again bring you the not-to-be-missed event on the social and entertainment calendar. The Valentine's Concert is in celebration of the one day we put our love on display, Valentine's Day. It's the day for romance, whether you hate it or love it; this is still the day that Cupid will be out and about enchanting our hearts and magically transforming earth into heaven.

The exciting programme will be filled with romantic excerpts from operas, pop-opera, musicals and Neopolitan songs which match the romantic mood of Valentine's Day and will include: Some enchanted evening; Tornami a dirche m'ami; O mio babbino caro; Parlami d'amore and Perfect symphony to name but a few.

You will be entertained by Khayakazi Madlala (soprano), Thabiso Masemene (tenor) and Phenye Modiane (tenor), accompanied by Paul Ferreira.

Come and experience the facets, passions and enchantment of St Valentine's Day!

Date: Sunday, 13 February 2022

Time: 10:00

Venue: IT Corner Melville, Shop 7D, corner of 3rd & 7th Street, Melville,
Johannesburg

Tickets: R200 per person (Includes the concert and a light brunch) Full table
bookings are welcome.

Bookings: info@joziopera.co.za or 081 704 0348

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Johannesburg Opera in partnership with the Tin Town Theatre brings you the annual Christmas Concert to usher in the Festive Season with beautiful melodies you have come to love over the years.

This special concert for the whole family will include your favourites such as O come all ye faithful, O holy night, Joy to the world, Mary's boy child and Feliz navidad just to name a few.

In this programme, you will be entertained by Johannesburg Opera Ensemble which includes, Khayakazi Madlala and Marieke de Koker (sopranos), Brenda Thulo and Monica Mhangwana (mezzo-sopranos), Thabiso Masemene and Tebogo Makgwe (tenors), and Solly Motaung and Charles Shikwambana (baritones), accompanied by Paul Ferreira on piano and Andrew Duncan on organ.

In the spirit of giving, Johannesburg Opera requests patrons to bring an unwrapped gift for children from new-born to 18 years old, between the value of R150 - R250. These gifts will be donated to a children's home of Johannesburg Opera's choice.

 

Date: Sunday 5 December 2021

Time: 15:00

Cost: R200 per person

Venue: Tin Town Theatre (please use Google Maps)

Book: webtickets.co.za

 

For Tin Town Theatre:

info@tintowntheatre.com // 065 870 8317

For more information about Tin Town Theatre NPC:

Visit their website: tintowntheatre.com

Connect with Tin Town Theatre on Social media - follow @tintowntheatre on Twitter and Instagram @thetintowntheatre

 

For Johannesburg Opera:

info@joziopera.co.za // 081 704 0348

For more information about Johannesburg Opera NPC:

Visit our website: joziopera.co.za

Connect with us on Social media - follow @joziopera on Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. Like Jozi Opera on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

]]> Sunday Morning Concert https://joziopera.co.za/events/sunday-morning-concert/ Sun, 31 Oct 2021 11:03:00 +0000 https://joziopera.co.za/?p=1166

What better way to chill out on a Sunday morning than in the tranquil urban space of IT Corner in Melville while listening to the ambient classical sounds of Johannesburg Opera and having a tasty brunch with family and friends.

Johannesburg Opera will entertain you with lovely music, fitting for this special setting in Melville. Songs during this morning's concert will include I'll walk with God, All I ask of you, Lippen schweigen, Think of me, Italian street song and Stars, to name a few.

IT Corner is the perfect base for creative, innovative, vibrant, young businesses and professionals like freelancers, creatives, consultants and mobile workers to plug in, work, network and have a unique cup of coffee at the same time.
This cool, urban location in the heart of Melville, Johannesburg is the ideal environment to connect with like-minded individuals. This special café is ideal for today's professionals; with free internet access, onsite tech help, online backup, web hosting and design, and depending on what you need, separate areas for reflection and creativity, a meeting room to host clients and a hub for mingling.

IT Corner is where creativity flourishes, new businesses thrive and successful networks are built.

You will be entertained by the beautiful voices of Winie Mahlangu (soprano), Phenye Modiane (tenor), and Solly Motaung (baritone) accompanied by the collaborative Mr. Andrew Duncan on piano.

Date: Sunday 7 November 2021

Time: 10:00

Cost: R200 per person (Includes the concert and a light brunch) Full table bookings are welcome

Venue: IT Corner Melville, Shop 7D, corner of 3rd & 7th Street, Melville, Johannesburg

Book: info@joziopera.co.za // 081 704 0348

 

For Johannesburg Opera:

info@joziopera.co.za // 081 704 0348

For more information about Johannesburg Opera NPC:

joziopera.co.za - Follow @joziopera on Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. Like Jozi Opera on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

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Johannesburg Opera  presents 'The Power of a Woman's Voice'

Come and enjoy a heartwarming spring garden concert 'The power of a woman's voice'. This concert promises to uplift your spirit and invites us to start enjoying summer… on it's way!

Performing will be the talented sopranos Khayakazi Madlala and Yolisa Ngwexana, mezzo-sopranos Monica Mhangwana and Asisipho Petu, superbly accompanied by Paul Ferreira on piano. They will inspire you and entertain you with many of your favourite songs such as Depuis le jour, Habanera, Quando m'en vo, Flower duet, Somewhere and I could have danced all night plus many, many more!

Bring your picnic basket, blanket and folding chairs to celebrate and welcome Spring with Johannesburg Opera.

Date: Sunday 19 September 2021

Time: 14:30 - 17:00 onwards

Cost: R300 per person (snacks, wine and coffee inclusive)

Venue: Teesdale Road, a beautiful private garden situated in Hyde Park

Book: phenye@joziopera.co.za // 081 704 0348

*PLEASE NOTE ALL BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE BEFORE FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2021

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