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12/06/2012

A truly operatic affair with a dose of guerrilla opera in a library, the Scottish Opera celebrating their 50th anniversary, and Cape Town Opera's production of Porgy and Bess.

This week's Culture CafΓ© is a truly operatic affair. Gershwin's Porgy and Bess may have been set in the American deep-south of the 1920s, but Cape Town Opera believe the themes of violence, drugs and poverty make it just as relevant in 21st century South Africa. The company are currently touring the UK with this classic.

Closer to home, Scottish Opera are celebrating their 50th anniversary this month, and General Director Alex Reedijk tells Clare how they're marking the occasion with a packed world class season.

And if you happen to be in an Edinburgh Library this week, watch out, or rather listen out for a melodic love story unfolding amongst the books.... a dose of guerrilla opera might shatter your peace, but in a beautiful way.

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Tue 12 Jun 2012 13:15
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Love in the Library

Love in the Library

Soprano Emma Morwood and tenor Chris Elliot, are taking part in Edinburgh International Festival’s new series of guerrilla operas - Love in the Library. It’s happening across the week in various libraries around Edinburgh.  .

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  • Tue 12 Jun 2012 13:15
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