Credo is a ground-breaking new multimedia oratorio produced by Pina Ya Thari and supported by UNISA, as one of their major projects celebrating their 140th anniversary. This world premiere is based on the unifying values embodied in South Africa’s Freedom Charter, and is intended to be a musical reflection of the social vision enshrined in that historic document.
The creative team behind Credo is award-winning South African composer Bongani Ndodana-Breen, novelist Brent Meersman, multimedia artist Andrew Black and producer Brenda Sisane. Together they have created a 67 minute production that explores the endurance of the human spirit over adversity through a soaring fusion of African lyricism and rhythms with symphonic tradition.
Pina Ya Thari believes that South Africa has a historical and cultural obligation to share the legacy of the Freedom Charter with the world and that Credo will be an important contribution to the growing body of 21st century artistic work based on the struggles, triumphs and victories of the country’s turbulent history.
The cast is led by Sibongile Khumalo – South Africa’s first lady of song. Multi-talented, soulful and dynamic, Sibongile Khumalo sings in every genre from Western classical to township jazz; Otto Maidi and Monika Wassung, who have both performed in Winnie the Opera are accompanied by the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Jonas Alber.
In addition to the performances there will be a series of public dialogues (on 26 April and 20 July), challenging issues around the Freedom Charter. A schools and community education programme has been set up starting in April and will run until July, incorporating music and poetry workshops.
Credo will have three performances during its world premiere run on July 18, 19 and 21, 2013 in the Great Hall at UNISA marking the 140th year of the founding of UNISA.
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