The brilliant South African-born tenor Musa Nkuna, now based in Europe, performs at Vergelegen in Cape Town with Christopher Duigan.

Nkuna is currently engaged as a lyric tenor soloist at the prestigious Köln Opera House in Germany. Born in 1973 in Giyani, Limpopo Province, into a musical family (his father is a well-known composer of choral music), he studied in South Africa at the Universities of Durban-Westville, Rhodes and Pretoria before launching his successful career abroad.

Appearing in a programme with broad appeal, he will perform a selection of art songs by Schumann and Richard Strauss, as well as operatic arias from La Traviata, The Magic Flute and L'Elisir d'amore and a selection of Neapolitan songs. The gifted tenor is to be partnered by leading South African concert pianist Christopher Duigan.

Their performances on July 22 and 23 will start at 19h30. Tickets R200 include a glass of sherry on arrival and a finger supper with wine in the historic Vergelegen Homestead during interval. The unique atmosphere of the Vergelegen Library will ensure a superb setting to enjoy an unforgettable evening of music. Bookings should be made through the Vergelegen Gift Shop on 021 847 2120. Book early to avoid disappointment.