Valley Song at Spier
2005-03-03
AN operatic version of Athol Fugard’s play, Valley Song, will be presented at the Spier amphitheatre on 5, 8, 10 and 12 March at 20:00.
This world première brings composer Thomas Rajna and librettist Guy Willoughby together to present this new indigenous South African opera.
The story takes place just after the democratic elections of 1994 in a small Karoo town, and traces the expectations and anxieties of the local coloured community, as exemplified by the 17 year-old Veronica.
Against all discouragement she is determined to leave home and follow her career as a singer.
Valley Song is the first operatic treatment of the life of a rural coloured community.
The composer, Thomas Rajn,a spent a great deal of time combining a range of music styles, which were fitting to the play.
The show is produced by Cape Town Opera, director Steven Stead and conductor Graham Scott.
The singers featured are Angela Kerrison (fresh from her triumph at the Verona International Singing Competition), Ronnie Theys, Derick Ellis and Brad Liebl.
Bookings can be made through the Box Office on 809-1177, or for more information log onto www.spierarts.org.za.
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