Sunday, October 18, 2009
'Okavango Macbeth' is Botswana's first opera
Variety: "Botswana’s lush, wild Okavango Delta might seem an odd setting for opera buffs. But for Alexander McCall Smith, bestselling author of the 'No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency' series, it was the perfect backdrop for his latest venture."
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I think many people consider opera an archaic form of entertainment, but this article highlights how opera is, in fact, becoming much more accessible to the public. Ms. Mary Rogers pointed out during her visit here last Monday that musical theater seems to be heading in a much more operatic direction, and that seems to indicate the masses are becoming more comfortable with the aesthetic. Botswana's foray into opera is, in my opinion, a positive sign that Opera's appeal is spreading rather than declining.
Personally, I love Opera! I wish I could say I've seen more of it, but sadly I've only seen one opera, Turandot. Anyway, its nice to see that Opera is spreading to places like Botswana. Even more interesting is that Opera is being created in places like Botswana. I love that they created an Opera that merges the Macbeth storyline with their own experiences. This sounds like a very unique project that can only have a positive effect on Opera and its accessibility.
I agree with both these ladies. It's great that opera is spreading into more places. I think that telling stories through the medium of opera can give the entire story a whole new range of emotion. I also love that their rendition of Macbeth incorporates some of their own culture. This can only make the production more accessible to their audiences.
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