To be the leading opera company of its type in the world, and a source of pride to all South Africans.
MISSION
To promote and develop the appreciation, enjoyment and understanding of opera amongst all South Africans, and respect for its practitioners;
To mobilise all available local, national, regional and global artistic, financial and managerial resources in support of CTO’s vision;
To contribute to committed and innovative stewardship of opera and the operatic arts in South Africa;
To show sensitivity to the needs and requirements of the broad-based opera community in South Africa.
VALUES
Excellence and integrity in everything;
Committed and innovative stewardship;
Sound and ethical governance;
Openness in engagement with stakeholders.
GOALS
Provide a full and varied programme of world class opera and operatic productions with South African and international artists in South Africa;
Provide training and skills development opportunities for South African singers and operatic arts practitioners in South Africa and abroad;
Provide performing opportunities for South African singers and operatic arts practitioners in South Africa and abroad;
Encourage and support the creation and production of new operatic and musical works reflecting South Africa’s cultural diversity and heritage, fostering and exploring African identity.
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