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Siphiwo Nsthebe was one of the truly great voices of the new South Africa, and travelled an extraordinary journey, from an impoverished upbringing set against the backdrop of apartheid-era South Africa to singing opera in prestigious international venues in front of royalty and world leaders. With a repertoire including arias by Mozart, Puccini and Verdi, Sip's tenor voice has been compared to the great Enrico Caruso.
"Hope" was due to be sung by Sip at the opening ceremony of the World Cup 2010 and is an uplifting track that fuses together several different musical genres: opera, African beats and a swelling crescendo of orchestral strings. The song also incorporates a message of compassion written and spoken by Nelson Mandela - the first time that the former South African President has appeared on a musical recording.
Hope, produced by legendary producers Trevor Horn, Steve Mac and South African born Lebo M includes the enduring classics "Something Inside So Strong", "You'll Never Walk Alone", "Abide With Me", "I Vow to Thee My Country" and "Ave Maria".
"Hope" was due to be sung by Sip at the opening ceremony of the World Cup 2010 and is an uplifting track that fuses together several different musical genres: opera, African beats and a swelling crescendo of orchestral strings. The song also incorporates a message of compassion written and spoken by Nelson Mandela - the first time that the former South African President has appeared on a musical recording.
Hope, produced by legendary producers Trevor Horn, Steve Mac and South African born Lebo M includes the enduring classics "Something Inside So Strong", "You'll Never Walk Alone", "Abide With Me", "I Vow to Thee My Country" and "Ave Maria".
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first heard about the tragedy of this young man's death on Sunday while watching the Piers Morgan programme on South Africa. Immediately I started to research everything about this man and his wonderful voice. Already the World Cup has seen much tragedy, the death of this young man to meningitis, the coach crash yesterday and the sad death of Nelson Mandela's great granddaughter. I am buying this album because, quite simply, I love a good tenor and Siphiwo WAS such a tenor and would surely have gone on to be oe of the world's greats! So, so sad. My condolences to his family.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I have heard Sip sing several times in the UK and was totally devastated when he passed away in May just days before he was to perform at the opening of the World Cup and release this debut album. He was an amazing man with a God given talent and would surely have become one of the ALL time great tenors! I was brought up listening to Mario Lanza and Pavarotti and Sip is the first singer I have felt truely compared.I am just so grateful that the family decided to go ahead with the release of this album. Don't miss out on this amazing voice! God Bless and Keep you Sip.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This incredibly gifted, young singer was due to sing, and therefore open the World Cup Football in South Africa this year but died suddenly at the tragically young age of 35 from meningitis. It's tragic because his voice is incredible, he sings mainly opera but contemporary songs and hymns and believe me, he is just outstanding.
I caught a few minutes of him with Piers Morgan in an interview he did a while back. Sip lets rip and suddenly bursts into song and this incredibly powerful, sweet and golden voice just took off, soaring serenely up into the air and hovered for a few moments as if basking in the golden sunlight bathing the area. It was the most wonderful thing I've seen and heard in such a long time it made me a bit teary I have to admit, and the thought of this amazing talent, this rich, huge voice - gone! I know life isn't meant to be fair, and illness and the end of life is no respecter of age, ability or status and seems to indescriminantly pick people to take as if by a sudden whim.
This time it was not fair, and if there is any lightness in this sadness it is that Sip made this incredibly beautiful CD before he passed away and it has only just been released. I love the sound of his incredible voice, soaring effortlessley as it does. If anything keeps the memory of this talented young man fresh in the mind and the emotion in the heart it is this CD.
I caught a few minutes of him with Piers Morgan in an interview he did a while back. Sip lets rip and suddenly bursts into song and this incredibly powerful, sweet and golden voice just took off, soaring serenely up into the air and hovered for a few moments as if basking in the golden sunlight bathing the area. It was the most wonderful thing I've seen and heard in such a long time it made me a bit teary I have to admit, and the thought of this amazing talent, this rich, huge voice - gone! I know life isn't meant to be fair, and illness and the end of life is no respecter of age, ability or status and seems to indescriminantly pick people to take as if by a sudden whim.
This time it was not fair, and if there is any lightness in this sadness it is that Sip made this incredibly beautiful CD before he passed away and it has only just been released. I love the sound of his incredible voice, soaring effortlessley as it does. If anything keeps the memory of this talented young man fresh in the mind and the emotion in the heart it is this CD.
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What a voice, what a loss
Siphiwo's voice is simply stunning and sends shivers down the spine, it is very moving on one plane and uplifting on another. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rocket
just wonderful
what can I say - words are inadequate to describe this marvellous voice. I can only echo what previous reviewers have written. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Sandra DELEMARE
RIP Siphiwo
What a loss... to no longer have that voice among us. Fantastic CD. Hope many more will still buy this, in Siphiwo's memory. Proud to be a South African.
Published 12 months ago by Sands of time
Hope
Stunning voice and a tragedy that he died so young. What a way for his family and friends to remember him though.
Published 20 months ago by M. Collins
Will Stay with Me Longer than the Mediocre Football
Have been listening to this since before the World Cup. Saw to this guy on a program before the World Cup and was gobsmacked by both his voice and the sad notice at the end of the... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Temujin
Siphiwo Hope CD
Siphiwo was to have sung at the opening of the World Cup in South Africa in 2010, but died before the event. Read more
Published 22 months ago by David Stone
Siphwo Hope
Powerful singer, and a pity he did not get the chance to develop this on to World class. Well worth listening to.
Published 22 months ago by D. M. King
a magnificent voice
This cd is a prime example of a real voice singing a varied selection of songs. The devotional numbers are very moving and suit his voice beautifully. Read more
Published 22 months ago by suzie
Siphiwo Hope
I was driving home one day listening to Classic FM when I heard Siphiwo singing "You'll Never Walk Alone" after a short description of his life and trsgic death. Read more
Published 22 months ago by jack
Fantastic voice.
Excellent cd but such a pity that it will be the only one due to Siphiwo's early demise. Sad loss of a fabulous voice. Get this cd as it exceeds all expectations.
Published 22 months ago by Mrs. D. Ball
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