Isango Ensemble
A bewitching South African version of Bizet’s opera — performed with a distinctive blend of spunk and sass.
Isango’s Magic Flute/ Impempe Yomlingo is lit by flashes of brilliance. Most can be traced directly to Mandisi Dyantyis’ reorchestration of Mozart’s orchestral score for an ensemble of marimbas.
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