Celebrate the rich legacy of South African opera at the Petit Opera Festival in the breathtaking Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden. The weekend honours the South African Envoys of Opera with the launch of the book of the same name and a presentation by acclaimed soprano Margaretha Deysel Stemmet, who performed numerous roles in Austria and South Africa. Enjoy cuisine prepared from recipes featured in the book. The opening evening includes a three-course dinner and LP listening on a vintage 1981 Pioneer turntable—bring your own vinyl. The festival concludes with an Opera and Operetta Concert on Sunday featuring Jo-Nette Le Kay, Blaine Josephs and Winand Grundling.