People of Note

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY PIETER TOERIEN PRODUCTIONS. People of Note is broadcast on Sunday evening at 6 pm on Fine Music Radio with a repeat on Thusday afternoon at 1 pm, presented by Rodney Trudgeon.

Says Rodney: “There are a number of fascinating people who pass through Cape Town and I’ve always felt there to be a need for a programme that allows an in-depth discussion with these personalities. Whether their fields are music, literature, theatre, dance, opera or even politics and economics, we’ll invite them into the studio to talk about their lives, inspirations and role models, among other things.
“Rather like the famous BBC programme, Desert Island Discs, I’ll ask my guests to bring with them their six or seven favourite pieces of music to share with us.”

Among the long list of guests on the programme so far have been people such as Rhoda Kadalie, Lord Robin Renwick, Petronel Malan, Pieter Dirk Uys, Ruby Wax, Jonathan Roxmouth, Imam Rashied Omar and many more.
Weekly English South Africa TV & Film
430 Episodes
320 – 340

People of Note - Sunelle Fouche (MusicWorks)

Rodney Trudgeon's guest on People of Note this week is SUNELLE FOUCHE who is executive director and co-founder of an organisation called MusicWorks. This is a non-profit organisation that uses the power of music to unlock potential in the lives of children and their communities - especially children who have…
1 Jul 2018 53 min

People of Note - Musa Ngqungwana

In this week's edition of People of Note, Rodney Trudgeon's guest will be the award winning South African baritone MUSA NGQUNGWANA who has recently published a book called "Odyssey of an African opera Singer". Musa's life is an inspiring one - from the townships of South Africa to opera on…
24 Jun 2018 52 min

People of Note - Angelo Gobbato

A name synonymous with opera here in Cape Town is undoubtedly that of Angelo Gobbato who, apart from being an operatic baritone, has had a distinguished career as an opera director, Head of the UCT Opera School and Artistic Director of CAPAB. Angelo has received many prestigious rewards both locally…
17 Jun 2018 51 min

People of Note - Spencer Myer

This week is the American pianist Spencer Myer who will be playing the Grieg Piano Concerto at the next CPO concert. Spencer Myer is one of the most respected and sought after artists on today's concert stage and his win at the 2004 Unisa International Piano competition in Pretoria launched…
10 Jun 2018 50 min

People of Note - Nick Stadlen

Sir Nicholas Stadlen, a retired British High Court judge, who set a record as a barrister for making the longest speech in court, lasting 119 days! Since then, he’s made a foray into the film world and his documentary ‘Life is Wonderful – Mandela’s Unsung Heroes’ is showing at the…
3 Jun 2018 52 min

People of Note - Mary Faure

Hermanus Fynarts is celebrating its sixth year. From the 8 to 17 of June you can enjoy an abundance of art, music and food. It's a feast for the senses with exhibitions, concerts, recitals, presentations, workshops and demonstrations. All this in the dreamy seaside village of Hermanus. And in this…
27 May 2018 49 min

People of Note - Ingo Dannhorn

Rodney Trudgeon's guest is the much respected German pianist INGO DANNHORN of whom Gerhard Oppitz has said has an ideal combination of intelligence and a highly developed sensitivity to tonal nuance. Ingo's greatest strength lies in the Classical works of Beethoven and Mozart and he has won a number of…
20 May 2018 51 min

People of Note - Carmen Pretorius

Arguably the most loved musical of all time, The Sound Of Music, has returned to the Artscape Opera House after a hugely successful world tour. This is the recent Andrew Lloyd-Webber production for the London Palladium and is being presented by Pieter Toerien, David Ian and the Really Useful group…
13 May 2018 52 min

People of Note - Richard Glasstone

Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is Richard Glasstone who has enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a ballet dancer, choreographer, teacher and now writer. He was awarded an OBE for his contribution to British Ballet and his books include a biography of Dulcie Howes, a…
29 Apr 2018 1 hour

People of Note - Pumeza Matshikiza

Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note is the South African soprano currently enjoying an exciting international career, PUMEZA MATSHIKIZA. The Independent in the UK has described her as one of today’s most exciting new operatic voices and she is now an exclusive Decca Classics recording artist with two albums…
22 Apr 2018 51 min

People of Note - Louis Zurnamer

For Two weeks only, the words and music of titan composers Leonard Bernstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondheim will be celebrated in a new show at the Theatre on the Bay called “Lenny, Andrew, Steve and me”. The show has been put together by Jonathan Roxmouth who will be…
15 Apr 2018 51 min

People of Note - Fiona Ramsay

This weekend the internationally acclaimed Tennessee Williams masterpiece SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH opens at the Artscape theatre. The play is directed by Fred Ambrahamse and stars Fiona Ramsay and Marcel Meyer with an all-star cast. The production has just returned from rave reviews in the USA. This week on People…
1 Apr 2018 1 hr 02 min

People of Note - Robert Fox

The Pieter Toerien Production of FATAL ATTRACTION is on at the Theatre On The Bay. The famous 1987 film has been transferred to the stage and has been directed by Paula Bangels. The co-producer is Robert Fox, who has been a theatrical producer on London’s West End for well over…
25 Mar 2018 1 hr 01 min

Peope of Note - Kevin Hack

PEOPLE OF NOTE Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is Kevin J Hack. The Fugard Theatre’s spectacular production of Leonard Bernstein’s #WestSideStory has returned to the Artscape Theatre Centre Opera House. It has garnered rave reviews and standing ovations. Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this…
18 Mar 2018 52 min

People of Note - Morgan Szymanski

PEOPLE OF NOTE Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is renowned Mexican guitarist Morgan Szymanski. Morgan has been a featured artist at this year’s Stellenbosch University's Woordfees. Described as ‘a player destined for future glories’, Morgan Szymanski has been highlighted as ‘One to Watch’ by both Gramophone…
11 Mar 2018 53 min

People of note - Paula Bangels

I wonder whether or not you remember the 1987 film FATAL ATTRACTION starring Glen Close and Michael Douglas? The film has been translated to the stage and is being performed at the Theatre on the Bay from 20th March starring Ashley Dowds and Jenny Stead. The director is Flemish born…
4 Mar 2018 52 min

People of Note - Brendan van Rhyn

Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is an incredible versatile actor and singer, cabaret artist and drag artist BRENDAN VAN RHYN who is possibly better known as Cathy Specific or you may even have seen his memorable and outrageous interpretation of Frank n Furter in the Rocky…
25 Feb 2018 50 min

People of Note - Patrick Ryecart

There’s a wonderful Noel Coward play opening at the Theatre on the Bay next week to celebrate 30 years of world class entertainment at this popular venue. The play is called PRESENT LAUGHTER and features an all-star South African cast led by the distinguished West End star PATRICK RYECART who…
18 Feb 2018 54 min

People of Note - Anthony Fabian

Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the award winning director of feature films and documentaries ANTHONY FABIAN. Anthony’s first feature film, SKIN, won 22 international awards and his first documentary, Township Opera, featured emerging talent from South Africa. Anthony Fabian is back in South Africa working…
11 Feb 2018 53 min

People of Note - Marc Goldberg

A groundbreaking new ballet featuring Cape Town Ballet and using digital 3-D projections opens at Artscape Opera this week. MOZART AND SALIERI is based on the alleged rivalry between Mozart and the Italian composer Salieri, a story first published by Pushkin and then made famous in Peter Schaffer’s adaptation for…
4 Feb 2018 53 min
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