Choose fifty names in a country with more than sixty million people! This was the challenge. There will necessarily be unhappy and disgruntled people about unforgivable omissions. But this selection – which assumes a degree of subjectivity – seeks above all to present the personalities that make the DR Congo today and are expected to […]
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The actor that represents Christ (Serge Kakudji), countertenor of black race, sheathed in a t-shirt with striking icons, excited onstage with a dense and yet light singing, by his human and divine voice, that transports also those who perform with him. Venerated and persecuted, he counts on the support of soprano Laura Claycomb and mezzo
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Kakudji, envelops the stage with both his high-reaching voice and his entrancing visual antics; he parades around in a jaunty, hopping manner, thrusting his pelvis and swaying his derrière. Perhaps he is unable to contain the wealth of emotions he feels for his approaching death but it is in stark contrast to the sombre Messiah
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The combination of the principal singers Claron McFadden (soprano) Monica Brett-Crowther (alto/mezzo) and Serge Kakudji (countertenor), the orchestra (Aka Moon and guests Magic Malik (flute and vocals), Tcha Limberger (violin) and Krassimir Sterev (accordion)) and the dancers who perform some of the recitatives is simply breathtaking. Powerful and controlled, the beautiful voices constantly ground both
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…with the Christ figure played by the precociously brilliant 19 year-old, counter-tenor, Serge Kakudji, who was recently discovered in Kinshasa. Although largely self-taught, Kakudji sings exquisitely. He also dances a strong solo and lifts other dancers high in the air whilst continuing to sing. I have a feeling that we will hear a lot more
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Monica Brett-Crowther as the ‘daughter’ had a beautiful rich voice, whilst 19-year old Serge Kakudji more than proved why he is such an up-and-coming counter-tenor with some exceptional singing.\ » by Sam Smith Read entire article on Music OMH
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