Porgy and Bess in concert - Chineke! Orchestra / Cape Town Opera / Enrique Mazzola

Summertime - and the livin' is easy Who doesn't know the iconic theme from Porgy and Bess? With this masterpiece, George Gershwin broke open classical traditions: a work that centers the African-American experience, where jazz, spirituals and opera come together into a powerful and gripping story. Moreover, Gershwin wanted Porgy and Bess to be performed exclusively by Black singers. Who better than the Cape Town Opera Vocal Ensemble from South Africa and the British Chineke! Orchestra to fulfill that wish? Porgy and Bess became one of the most beloved operas of the 20th century through its unique fusion of musical styles and its universal themes: love, struggle, hope and community. Under the direction of Enrique Mazzola, the two ensembles bring this gripping story to life with unprecedented urgency. The South African top voices Siyabulela Ntlale (Porgy) and Nonhlanhla Yende (Bess) form the beating heart of an interpretation you won't soon forget.