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| − | ''[[Winnie, the Opera]]'' is an opera composed by [[Bongani Ndodana-Breen]] with a libretto by [[Mfundi Vundla]] and [[Warren Wilensky]]. | + | ''[[Winnie, the Opera]]'' is an opera in English and Xhosa composed by [[Bongani Ndodana-Breen]] with a libretto by [[Mfundi Vundla]] and [[Warren Wilensky]]. |
==The original text== | ==The original text== | ||
| − | Based on the life of Mrs Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. The opera tells the story of her life as the wife of former South African president Nelson Mandela, and her role in the country's anti-apartheid struggle. | + | Based on the life of Mrs Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. The opera tells the story of her life as the wife of former South African president Nelson Mandela, and her role in the country's anti-apartheid struggle. The score mixes classical and African music. |
==Translations and adaptations== | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
| − | 2011: Premiered at the [[State Theatre]] in Pretoria, directed by [[Shirley-Jo Finney]], with the [[Kwa Zulu Natal Philharmonic]] conducted by [[Jonas Alber]]. | + | 2011: Premiered at the [[State Theatre]] in Pretoria, directed by [[Shirley-Jo Finney]], with the [[Kwa Zulu Natal Philharmonic]] conducted by [[Jonas Alber]]. The cast included: Tsakane Maswanganyi (as Winnie) |
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
Official website. https://www.ndodanabreen.com/bio/ | Official website. https://www.ndodanabreen.com/bio/ | ||
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| + | Louise Redvers. "Winnie the Opera premieres with all eyes on Winnie the spectator". ''[[The Guardian]]''. 29 April 2011. | ||
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Revision as of 23:45, 23 February 2024
Winnie, the Opera is an opera in English and Xhosa composed by Bongani Ndodana-Breen with a libretto by Mfundi Vundla and Warren Wilensky.
Contents
The original text
Based on the life of Mrs Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. The opera tells the story of her life as the wife of former South African president Nelson Mandela, and her role in the country's anti-apartheid struggle. The score mixes classical and African music.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
2011: Premiered at the State Theatre in Pretoria, directed by Shirley-Jo Finney, with the Kwa Zulu Natal Philharmonic conducted by Jonas Alber. The cast included: Tsakane Maswanganyi (as Winnie)
Sources
Official website. https://www.ndodanabreen.com/bio/
Louise Redvers. "Winnie the Opera premieres with all eyes on Winnie the spectator". The Guardian. 29 April 2011.
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