Pumeza Matshikiza live at the Roodepoort Theatre

South African international opera star, Pumeza Matshikiza will be presenting a special solo concert on November 02 at the Roodepoort Theatre, Johannesburg. This concert will be an excellent treat for all music lovers who’ve been deprived of live music because of the pandemic. This is an opportunity to hear a top South African operatic talent singing a stunning selection of opera arias and traditional South African songs. Pumeza will be accompanied by Paul Ferreira on the piano.

Described as “one of today’s most exciting new operatic voices”, the South African soprano is one of today’s rising opera stars. Being an exclusive Decca Classics recording artist, she has released two albums – Voice of Hope, featuring arias, and traditional and popular African songs, and Arias with a selection of operatic arias and songs from her current repertoire. In the 21/22 season Pumeza made her house and role debut as Fox in Janacek’s The Cunning Little Vixen at the English National Opera. She has appeared at the ENO as Moira in the world premiere of The Handmaid’s Tale, written by Poul Ruders. The soprano could also be heard in a gala concert alongside Rolando Villazón at the Sopot Classic Festival, and in a solo recital for West Wicklow Festival Ireland, broadcast at DG Stage. Scheduled concerts at LSSO Summer Festival, Pažaislis Festival in 20/21, and the tour with the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra in 19/ 20 unfortunately were cancelled due to the Covid-pandemic.

The performance starts at 19:30 sharp. Tickets are only R180.00 each, and R340.00 for two. Patrons are encouraged to book seats online to avoid disappointment as seating is limited. Please visit www.roodepoorttheatre.com or call 011 673 1357 to come join us on November 02 as we delight in a once in a lifetime performance.

All Covid 19 regulations are observed. There will be a post for sanitizing, and everyone is advised to wear a mask.