Khanyiso Gwenxane

Published: Oct. 18, 2022, midnight

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The award-winning South African tenor was a 2014 finalist in the prestigious Belvedere Singing Competition, considered one of the most important global opera showcases. He has since headlined festivals and has worked with many of the world\\u2019s top opera directors and conductors. For this In The Studio, actor and filmmaker Tara Gadomski is following Khanyiso for two, fast-paced weeks, as he rehearses for his United States\\u2019 debut, singing the title role in Rossini\\u2019s Otello at Opera Philadelphia. Discover how he learns the part and takes care of his voice, what it\\u2019s like to go from practicing on his own to working with the whole opera company and orchestra, not to mention singing the high C notes while still jet lagged!

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