Expanding the Art Song Canon – Introducing Afrikaans Art Song
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Expanding the Art Song Canon – Introducing Afrikaans Art Song will take place on 16 October 2026 at the Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall. This recital features South African artists Bronwen Forbay, Christiaan Bester, and Nico de Villiers, who will present a programme highlighting Afrikaans art song. The event aims to explore the richness and socio-political context of this musical repertoire.
In this recital three South Africans Bronwen Forbay (soprano), Christiaan Bester (baritone), and Nico de Villiers (piano) come together to present a programme of Afrikaans art song. In their seminal work “Afrikaans Art Song Literature: Translation and Pronunciation Guide” (Oxford University Press, 2025), Forbay and Bester introduce the essentials of Afrikaans lyric diction while highlighting the richness, depth, and socio-political context of its art song repertoire for soprano and baritone. Forbay is Associate Professor of Voice at Furman University (Greenville, South Carolina, USA). Bester is Associate Professor of Voice & Director of Opera at Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA). De Villiers is the Deputy Head of Vocal Studies at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester.
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Expanding the Art Song Canon – Introducing Afrikaans Art Song takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026. The event runs until Friday, 13 November 2026.
Expanding the Art Song Canon – Introducing Afrikaans Art Song is held at Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall in Leeds (LS2 9JT).
Tickets for Expanding the Art Song Canon – Introducing Afrikaans Art Song can be booked via visitleeds.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Expanding the Art Song Canon – Introducing Afrikaans Art Song
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Expanding the Art Song Canon – Introducing Afrikaans Art Song will take place on 16 October 2026 at the Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall. This recital features South African artists Bronwen Forbay, Christiaan Bester, and Nico de Villiers, who will present a programme highlighting Afrikaans art song. The event aims to explore the richness and socio-political context of this musical repertoire.
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In this recital three South Africans Bronwen Forbay (soprano), Christiaan Bester (baritone), and Nico de Villiers (piano) come together to present a programme of Afrikaans art song. In their seminal work “Afrikaans Art Song Literature: Translation and Pronunciation Guide” (Oxford University Press, 2025), Forbay and Bester introduce the essentials of Afrikaans lyric diction while highlighting the richness, depth, and socio-political context of its art song repertoire for soprano and baritone. Forbay is Associate Professor of Voice at Furman University (Greenville, South Carolina, USA). Bester is Associate Professor of Voice & Director of Opera at Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA). De Villiers is the Deputy Head of Vocal Studies at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester.
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When is Expanding the Art Song Canon – Introducing Afrikaans Art Song?
Expanding the Art Song Canon – Introducing Afrikaans Art Song takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026. The event runs until Friday, 13 November 2026.
Where is Expanding the Art Song Canon – Introducing Afrikaans Art Song taking place?
Expanding the Art Song Canon – Introducing Afrikaans Art Song is held at Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall in Leeds (LS2 9JT).
How do I get tickets for Expanding the Art Song Canon – Introducing Afrikaans Art Song?
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