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Angelo Gobbato relives his operatic experiences which range from being a well-known operatic, concert, and oratorio singer, an established operatic director, a successful teacher at the UCT Opera School, an artistic director of CAPAB Opera and, finally, becoming a driving force for the creation of Cape Town opera and the discovery of many talented black South African singers. Accompanied with beautiful operatic illustrations, the book takes you on a journey of the history of opera in South Africa.

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Angelo Gobbato has won three Nederbug Prizes for Opera. Angelo has received a Merit Award from the Department of Arts, Culture and Heritage of the Western Cape in recognition of his outstanding achievement in and contribution to the performing Arts; the title Cavaliere nell'ordine al merito della Repubblica Italiana by the Italian Government; the Western Cape Premier's Award for Special Contribution to the Cultural life of the Western Cape; the Khula Award for music; and an Honorary Doctorate from UCT for his contribution to the transformation of the Vocal Arts in South Africa. Upon his retirement, UCT granted him the title of Emeritus Professor.

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