CREDO: A musical testament to the Freedom Charter

A multimedia oratorio, based on South Africa's Freedom Charter (1955), as a musical reflection of the social vision enshrined in that historic document. A 67 minute production that explores the endurance of the human spirit over adversity.

It was created created by composer Bongani Ndodana-Breen, novelist and critic Brent Meersman, multimedia artist Andrew Black and producer Brenda Sisane.

First produced July 18, 19 and 21, 2013 in the Great Hall at UNISA by Pina Ya Thari, supported by UNISA (as one of their major projects celebrating their 140th anniversary in 2013).

The cast included Sibongile Khumalo, Otto Maidi and Monika Wassung, accompanied by the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Jonas Alber.

Sources

Press Release for CREDO: A musical testament to the Freedom Charter (27 March 2013)

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