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People of Note - Brenda Rein

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Cape Town opera is presenting one of the grandest operas in the repertoire, Verdi’s AIDA. It opens on the 23rd May directed by Magdalene Minnaar who will unveiling bold African Futurism reimagining of the opera. Part of the huge team putting the opera together is BRENDA REIN who is in Cape Town as opera coach for the production. On People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon spoke to Brenda about her unique role and about her distinguished career in Vienna with people like Deon van der Walt and Johann Botha.
27 Apr 2025 English South Africa TV & Film

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