The Friends of the Gallery (FOG), in conjunction with the Festival of Song Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe Association of Choral and Music Arts (ZACMA), is set to stage A Night of Timeless Arias and Refined Voices, celebrating opera. The immersive experience will bring together world-class performers, innovative productions, and a diverse audience of opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
"Opera, as an art form, has a rich and diverse history that spans centuries and continents. From its origins in ancient Greece to its evolution in modern times, opera has been shaped by various cultural, social and artistic influences. Today opera continues to thrive, with a global community of artists, audiences, and institutions that celebrate its unique blend of music, drama and spectacle," said Simbarashe Makavanaga, the ZACMA representative.
Showcasing a wide range of operatic styles and traditions, from classical masterpieces to the audiences, the Black Tie event aims to foster a deeper appreciation for the art form and its global significance. The concert will be staged in the National Gallery of Zimbabwe’s Courtauld Gallery, an acoustically rich space where many recitals have been staged over the years.
"The Friends of the Gallery has had a very successful year; after facilitating two Arts and Crafts Fairs, and the NGZ’s Birthday celebration, we have come together with the Festival of Song to bring the operatic discipline into the Gallery," said Victor Nyakauru, the Chairman of the FOG.
"We are inviting all opera lovers to join us to support an art form that is deserving of a greater following," he concluded.
A Night of Timeless Arias and Refined Voices will take place at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe on Saturday the 11th of October 2025, from 4 pm.
The event will be strictly Black Tie, tickets are currently on sale at the National Gallery's Artlife Shop.
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