The Orphans of Qumbu - Revision history

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-In 1996, [[SUKOVS Opera]] commissioned an Afrikaans translation that subsequently resulted in ten performances in the Orange Free State.
+In 1996, [[SUKOVS Opera]] commissioned an Afrikaans translation, ''[[Die Weeskinders van Qumbu]]'', that subsequently resulted in ten performances in the Orange Free State.
 A version of the opera, titled ''[[The Orphans of Koombu]]'', premiered at the Buxton International Festival in the UK in 2019.

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 comprised scholars from the schools where performances were held. Also Performed at the Standard Bank [[NationalArts Festival]] in Grahamstown.
-: Performed in Afrikaans by [[SUKOVS Opera]].
+: Performed in Afrikaans as ''[[Die Weeskinders van Qumbu]]'' by [[SUKOVS Opera]].
-: Performed again as a schools tour, with the "opening' performance at the Mary Attlee Centre in Retreat featuring the St Mary's Primary School Choir.
+: Performed again as a schools tour, directed by [[Kim Gunning]], with the "opening' performance at the [[Mary Attlee Centre]] in Retreat featuring the St Mary's Primary School Choir. Other performances included students from Fezeka High, Heathfield High, Khulani High.
 : Presented by [[Cape Town Opera]] (10-14 July) and in the [[Joseph Stone Auditorium]] (July 18-26 July). Directed by [[Gerrida Dickason]]. Conductor: [[Alexander Fokkens]]. Cast: [[Janelle Visagie]], [[Magdalene Minnaar]], [[Aubrey Lodewyk]],  [[Miranda Tini]], [[Ronald Theys]], [[Ebenezer Sawuli]], Learners of Kwamfundo Senior Secondary School and ID Mkhize High School

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 : First performed in schools in local townships, as part of [[CAPAB Opera]]’s outreach programme, with pupils and [[UCT]] singing students performing, directed by [[Michael Williams]], with [[Allan Stephenson]] as musical director. The cast included [[Belinda Berman]], [[Denver Smith]], [[Christina Farr]], [[Dale Wesson]], [[Jason Crook]], [[Ronnie Theys]], [[Kevin Derman]], and the chorus
-comprised scholars from the schools where performances were held..
+comprised scholars from the schools where performances were held. Also Performed at the Standard Bank [[NationalArts Festival]] in Grahamstown.
 : Performed in Afrikaans by [[SUKOVS Opera]].
 : Presented by [[Cape Town Opera]] (10-14 July) and in the [[Joseph Stone Auditorium]] (July 18-26 July). Directed by [[Gerrida Dickason]]. Conductor: [[Alexander Fokkens]]. Cast: [[Janelle Visagie]], [[Magdalene Minnaar]], [[Aubrey Lodewyk]],  [[Miranda Tini]], [[Ronald Theys]], [[Ebenezer Sawuli]], Learners of Kwamfundo Senior Secondary School and ID Mkhize High School

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 : First performed in schools in local townships, as part of [[CAPAB Opera]]’s outreach programme, with pupils and [[UCT]] singing students performing, directed by [[Michael Williams]], with [[Allan Stephenson]] as musical director. The cast included [[Belinda Berman]], [[Denver Smith]], [[Christina Farr]], [[Dale Wesson]], [[Jason Crook]], [[Ronnie Theys]], [[Kevin Derman]], and the chorus
 comprised scholars from the schools where performances were held..
 : Presented by [[Cape Town Opera]] (10-14 July) and in the [[Joseph Stone Auditorium]] (July 18-26 July). Directed by [[Gerrida Dickason]]. Conductor: [[Alexander Fokkens]]. Cast: [[Janelle Visagie]], [[Magdalene Minnaar]], [[Aubrey Lodewyk]],  [[Miranda Tini]], [[Ronald Theys]], [[Ebenezer Sawuli]], Learners of Kwamfundo Senior Secondary School and ID Mkhize High School

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 ==Translations and adaptations==
-A version of the opera, titled ''[[The Orphans of Koombu]]'', premiered at the Buxton International Festival in the UK in 2019.
+In 1996, [[SUKOVS Opera]] commissioned an Afrikaans translation that subsequently resulted in ten performances in the Orange Free State.
 == Performance history in South Africa ==

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 Published in ''[[The orphans of Qumbu and other South African operas for young people]]'' by [[Michael Williams]], by [[Heinemann Publishers]] (Pty) Ltd. 1995.
-It tells the story of large group of children (the orphans of the title - a collection of 'lost souls') who are forced to work in the fields ofQumbu by the townsfolk who live in the town.
+It tells the story of large group of children (the orphans of the title - a collection of 'lost souls') who are forced to work in the fields of Qumbu by the townsfolk who live in the town.
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 == Performance history in South Africa ==
-First performed in 1993 in schools in local townships, as part of [[CAPAB Opera]]’s outreach programme, with pupils and [[UCT]] singing students performing, directed by [[Michael Williams]], with [[Allan Stephenson]] as musical director. The cast included [[Belinda Berman]], [[Denver Smith]], [[Christina Farr]], [[Dale Wesson]], [[Jason Crook]], [[Ronnie Theys]], [[Kevin Derman]].
+: First performed in schools in local townships, as part of [[CAPAB Opera]]’s outreach programme, with pupils and [[UCT]] singing students performing, directed by [[Michael Williams]], with [[Allan Stephenson]] as musical director. The cast included [[Belinda Berman]], [[Denver Smith]], [[Christina Farr]], [[Dale Wesson]], [[Jason Crook]], [[Ronnie Theys]], [[Kevin Derman]].
 : Presented by [[Cape Town Opera]] (10-14 July) and in the [[Joseph Stone Auditorium]] (July 18-26 July). Directed by [[Gerrida Dickason]]. Conductor: [[Alexander Fokkens]]. Cast: [[Janelle Visagie]], [[Magdalene Minnaar]], [[Aubrey Lodewyk]],  [[Miranda Tini]], [[Ronald Theys]], [[Ebenezer Sawuli]], Learners of Kwamfundo Senior Secondary School and ID Mkhize High School

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	Published in ''[[The orphans of Qumbu and other South African operas for young people]]'' by [[Michael Williams]], by [[Heinemann Publishers]] (Pty) Ltd. 1995.		Published in ''[[The orphans of Qumbu and other South African operas for young people]]'' by [[Michael Williams]], by [[Heinemann Publishers]] (Pty) Ltd. 1995.
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		+	It tells the story of large group of children (the orphans of the title - a collection of 'lost souls') who are forced to work in the fields ofQumbu by the townsfolk who live in the town.

	==Translations and adaptations==		==Translations and adaptations==

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	"The Orphans Of Qumbu". ''[[IOL]]''. 17 July 2007.		"The Orphans Of Qumbu". ''[[IOL]]''. 17 July 2007.
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		+	[[Ivan Meredith]]. 2006. 'Opera in South Africa during the first democratic decade'. Unpublished Masters thesis. [[University of Cape Town]].

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