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People of Note - Virginia Davids

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People of Note on Fine Music Radio is brought to you by Pieter Toerien Productions and my guest this week is Virginia Davids, one of this country’s most distinguished and respected singing teachers. Virginia studied at Stellenbosch University and made her debut at CAPAB with the title role in Verdi’s Aida. After a long singing career, during which she won all the major awards, Virginia is now Associate Professor in Singing at UCT and among her many successful students are Pretty Yende and Pumeza Matshikita as well as my guest last week Brittany Smith.
24 Nov 2023 English South Africa TV & Film

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