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Rory Rootenberg’s latest offering -- “HIGHLIGHTS !!” – described as an “intoxicating and infectious musical mampoer”, is a compilation of the most requested items taken from his various shows during the past few years.
Over 750 performances, 7 Vita awards and 3 CD’s, after having introduced the South African public to his excessive and confusing talents, the man with the voice which soars effortlessly over four octaves from deep baritone to high soprano with equal aplomb, now bows to his audiences most vocal calls for their favourite songs and sketches to be repeated.
Laughs and gasps abound as Rory takes the audience on a magical musical journey which races from the romantic to ridiculous, covers a myriad of styles from Afrikaans liedjies to Abba, from La Boheme to Lloyd Webber, from Bizet to Brel, and lots in between that Puccini never dreamed of!
Rory’s most requested showstopper will naturally also be included – Carmen the Opera in TEN MINUTES!
Get set to roar with Rory!..............................Paul Boekkooi, The Star
It’s not often that one meets a soprano baritone by the wayside, particularly one with a wicked sense of humour ..............Len Ashton, Cape Argus
Virtually impeccable in tone and timing.........................Mary Jordan, Business Day
He has a voice to conjure with.....................Derek Wilson, The Argus
Divine take on opera............................Wilhelm Snyman, Cape Times
Slick, sophisticated and funny show.............................Billy Suter, The Mercury
Vocal tour de force..............................Paul Boekkooi, Rapport
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