SA opera star Pretty Yende honoured with Order of Arts and Letters in France

The South African soprano received the prestigious honour in recognition of her contribution to the arts in France and around the world.

CAPE TOWN - South African opera star Pretty Yende has been honoured with an Order of Arts and Letters in France.

The soprano posted a video of the ceremony where she was decorated by French Culture Minister Rima Abdul Malak.The Order of Arts and Letters rewards "people who have distinguished themselves by their creation in the artistic or literary field or by the contribution they have made to the influence of the arts and letters in France and around the world".

Congratulations dear @PrettyYende for your Arts & Lettres award bestowed by 🇫🇷 Culture Minister @RimaAbdulMalak! What a beautiful opportunity to celebrate your South African roots, your unique talent and incredible journey! 🇿🇦⭐️🇫🇷🇪🇺🇿🇦 We stand by you! @ambseokolo @operadeparis pic.twitter.com/VGokNet8kDYende was born in 1985 in the small town of Piet Retief in Mpumalanga.

Since making her professional operatic debut in 2010 as Micaela in "Carmen" at Latvia's National Theatre,RELATED: SA opera star Pretty Yende still 'overwhelmed' by her global successAnd she has a busy year ahead. "She is coming off a run of 'Die Zauberflöte' at the Opéra Bastille and will return to the Philharmonie de Paris in March. In June, she will perform 'Roméo et Juliette' at the Opéra de Bastille."Pretty Yende🇿🇦' Pretty Yende October 12, 2022 This article first appeared on CapeTalk :

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