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Camden New Journal - by SIMON WROE
Published: 18th October 2007
 
Isaac Cobbinah, who will be seen in Britain's first black opera
Isaac Cobbinah, who will be seen in Britain’s first black opera
On stage, the schoolboy who has another string to his bow

MOST 12-year-olds are more concerned with S Club than Schubert and favour their Pokemon over Puccini – but not Isaac Cobbinah.
The schoolboy from Greenland Road, Camden Town, graces the London stage next Thursday as a violinist in Britain’s first black opera Bridgetower, with music by jazz impresario Julian Joseph and libretto by writer Mike Phillips.
Bridgetower: A Fable of 1807 is at the Hackney Empire for one night only before a nationwide tour.
It tells the true story of how the son of a freed slave in the 18th century becomes a brilliant prodigy under Beethoven’s wing.
Isaac, a pupil at Haverstock School, was spotted by Julian Joseph while performing at WAC Performing Arts and Media College in Belsize Park.
He has already appeared in a children’s TV show, Den of Doom.

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