Bhekizizwe Opera

In addition to all the lovely audience feedback we've had, press responses have been no less positive. Rian Evans, reviewing Opera'r Ddraig's film for Opera magazine in May 2021, said:

“That one cared about Bhekizizwe’s fate was tribute to the baritone Themba Mvula’s moving portrayal…and to Fokkens, whose music capture the emotions and the tensions in a way that held one’s attention throughout…The five-strong accompanying ensemble…offered a sonic spectrum of surprising variety…

(Bhekizizwe’s) journey…is fluently conveyed in music that’s lyrical, jaunty or angry, and Fokkens’s word-setting is effective.

Mvula moves with an easy grace, his warm baritone catching the changing inflections…his articulation of Bhekizizwe’s voice is immaculate, as is his command of the various accents that help differentiate the other characters…”

If you are in Cardiff on Tuesday evening, don't miss the opportunity to see the film for yourself at Cardiff University School of Music. Free tickets for the showing and post-screening Q&A available here:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cardiffmusic/bhekizizwe-screening/e-pqagja

Don't forget to visit our website for more information about the production:

https://bhekizizweopera.com/

Cardiff University Prifysgol Caerdydd
Composers Edition

Photograph by Kirsten McTernan

Following our performance at Theatr Clwyd, Mold in 2022, audience members said:

"It was very emotive and I connected with it immediately"

"a very rewarding evening"

"An enjoyable event with impressive performance. Thank you!"

Don't miss the opportunity to see Opera'r Ddraig's film of Bhekizizwe at Cardiff University School of Music on 22 October at 6:00pm, shown as part of Cardiff University's Black History Month 2024 celebrations.

Free tickets available here:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cardiffmusic/bhekizizwe-screening/e-pqagja

Thinking back to the wonderful feedback we got to Opera'r Ddraig's 2022 tour of Bhekizizwe with Themba Mvula - we'll share some over the next few days:

“ I LOVED it! Moving and funny and thought-provoking and brilliantly done.”

(audience member, Chapter , Cardiff)