Don't tell me you don't like opera, because you will once you hear Phenye Modiane sing!
As the artistic director of Gauteng Opera, Phenye has battled long and hard to keep the company alive. In January, he and CEO Arnold Cloete finally had to admit defeat and close its doors, leaving young opera hopefuls with nowhere else to train. In this pre-closure conversation we chat about his passion for opera, how he started and the precarious state of company. I reckon now it's time for Phenye to spread his own wings and make his voice heard on international stages.
Oh, this is my first ever podcast, so don't judge too harshly!
Pic: Clinton Lubbe
Hope you enjoyed the listen! I'll try another podcast soon....
If you want travel & leisure writing that's sassy - but classy you've come to the right place. After 12 years as the IT Editor for Business Day I quit to follow my passion for writing opinionated pieces for any publication bold enough to run them. Contact me or read more.
