Botha became an Austrian citizen in 2003 and regarded the Vienna State Opera as his artistic home since 1996.
Johan Botha, a South African-Austrian tenor, was considered the most important heroic tenor in the international opera scene.
Johan Botha, who began his career as a bass-baritone, developed his tenor voice during his studies in Pretoria.
Botha was appointed the youngest Kammersänger in Vienna in 2003 and was to be awarded honorary membership of the State Opera before his death.
This album features live recordings from the Vienna State Opera, captured between 1998 and 2007, and was released by Wiener Staatsoper GmbH.
Johan Botha maintained a balance between Italian and German operatic repertoire, believing it was crucial for the suppleness of his voice.
