BioGé Korsten, originally Gérard Korsten, left an indelible mark on the realms of South African Afrikaans music, opera, and acting.
His musical odyssey commenced at 20 when he harmonized with choirs, laying the foundation for a spectacular career.
In 1955, he co-founded the Pretoria Opera Group and made his operatic debut as Canio in "Pagliacci" in 1956.
In 1965, his album "Gé Korsten Sing Uit Die Hart" catapulted him to stardom, cementing his status as a top-selling recording artist.
Korsten's illustrious journey garnered numerous accolades.
He was not just a gifted actor but also took the helm as the managing director of the Cape Performing Arts Board for four years.
In 1999, Gé Korsten bid adieu at the age of 71, leaving behind an enduring legacy.
Discography
Albums28
Die Legendes Van Afrikaanse Musiek2018 • AlbumTracks: 20
The Student Prince2018 • AlbumTracks: 12
Huistoe2018 • AlbumTracks: 12
Hier Is 'n Mens2018 • AlbumTracks: 10
Die Hartseer Wals2018 • AlbumTracks: 12
Iconic2013 • AlbumTracks: 12
Kom Sing 'N Lied - In Duet2013 • AlbumTracks: 12
Die Vergete Opnames Vol.12009 • AlbumTracks: 24
Sonder Jou2009 • AlbumTracks: 12
Sonder Jou2009 • AlbumTracks: 12
Naby My/Sailing2009 • AlbumTracks: 20
Sacred Songs2006 • AlbumTracks: 11
Lied In My Hart2006 • AlbumTracks: 15
Born to Sing2006 • AlbumTracks: 12
Lili Marlene2006 • AlbumTracks: 10
Sing Treffers Uit 'Hoor My Lied'2006 • AlbumTracks: 12
Gé Sing TV Treffers1978 • AlbumTracks: 12
Thank You for the Music1978 • AlbumTracks: 12
Liefling1972 • AlbumTracks: 12
In My Seemanshart1970 • AlbumTracks: 12
Soet Herinnering1969 • AlbumTracks: 12
Sing, Seeman, Sing1969 • AlbumTracks: 12
Night of Love1968 • AlbumTracks: 12
Mag Die Heer U Seën1968 • AlbumTracks: 12
Sing Out1967 • AlbumTracks: 12
Sweethearts1967 • AlbumTracks: 12
Kruger Miljoene En Kavaliers1967 • AlbumTracks: 11
Gé Korsten Sing Erika1966 • AlbumTracks: 12
Compilations1
Ge Se 20 Treffers2015 • CompilationTracks: 20
LabelRecord Label associated with Ge' Korsten - past and current.