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Fanie de Jager -The South African Tenor's ability to connect with audiences across musical genres

Fanie de Jager's involvement in various productions and performances highlights his dedication to his craft and his versatility as a singer in both classical and lighter genres. At the age of 20, he began studying classical music and singing. His teachers included maestro Albrecht Lewald and the well-known George Kok. Fanie joined the Performing Arts Council of Transvaal (PACT), where he took on roles as either the lead or understudy in several operas and operettas. Some of these productions include "Aida," "The Marriage of Figaro," "La bohème," "Rigoletto," "La traviata," "The Barber of Seville," "The Merry Widow," "Don Pasquale," and "Il matrimonio segreto."

He also appeared as a leading tenor in productions such as "Gianni Schicchi," "Rita," "La traviata," "Der Wildschütz," and "Ariadne auf Naxos" at other theaters and opera houses as a guest artist.

Over the past decade, de Jager has been actively touring throughout South Africa, delighting audiences with over 350 solo concerts. His live performances allow fans to experience his music in an intimate setting and further contribute to his growing popularity and acclaim.

Fanie de Jager's success in both album sales and live performances underscores his talent as a singer and his ability to connect with audiences across different musical genres and languages.

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