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==Training==
 
==Training==
  
She studied at [[Stellenbosch University]] and then in Munich and Salzburg (for 10 years).
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She studied at the [[University of Stellenbosch]] and continued post-graduate studies in Lieder, Opera and Oratorio at the famous Mozarteum (Hochschule für Musik und Darstellenden Kunst) Salzburg, Austria.  
 
 
 
== Career ==
 
== Career ==
  
After 10 years in Europe, Sandra and her husband, [[Hein de Villiers]], relocated to  KwaZulu-Natal where she taught voice at [[Technikon Natal]].
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Opting for a teaching career, she joined the music department of [[Technikon Natal]] in 1979 where she headed the first opera school in KwaZulu Natal that soon flourished and featured regular student productions.
  
 
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
 
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
  
Together with her husband [[Hein de Villers]], she founded [[Opera Africa]] in 1994/1995.
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Together with her husband [[Hein de Villers]], she founded [[Opera Africa]] in 1994.
  
 
== Awards, etc ==
 
== Awards, etc ==
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In 1997, she received an [[FNB Vita Award]] for her contribution to opera in South Africa and recognition from [[Classic FM]] as one of the leading women in the field of SA Arts.
  
 
== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
  
 
Margaret von Klemperer. 'Opera in Africa'. ''[[News24]]''. 17 May 2001.
 
Margaret von Klemperer. 'Opera in Africa'. ''[[News24]]''. 17 May 2001.
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http://classicsa.co.za/site/listings/view/sandra_de_villiers1/?m=6
  
 
Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography]]
 
Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography]]

Revision as of 15:33, 2 March 2025

Sandra de Villiers (?–) is an opera producer and voice teacher.

Biography

Training

She studied at the University of Stellenbosch and continued post-graduate studies in Lieder, Opera and Oratorio at the famous Mozarteum (Hochschule für Musik und Darstellenden Kunst) Salzburg, Austria.

Career

Opting for a teaching career, she joined the music department of Technikon Natal in 1979 where she headed the first opera school in KwaZulu Natal that soon flourished and featured regular student productions.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

Together with her husband Hein de Villers, she founded Opera Africa in 1994.

Awards, etc

In 1997, she received an FNB Vita Award for her contribution to opera in South Africa and recognition from Classic FM as one of the leading women in the field of SA Arts.

Sources

Margaret von Klemperer. 'Opera in Africa'. News24. 17 May 2001.

http://classicsa.co.za/site/listings/view/sandra_de_villiers1/?m=6

Go to South African Theatre/Bibliography

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