Meet the bohemians - La bohème rehearsals begin in Auckland
It's better to have loved...
Love and beauty take centre stage in New Zealand Opera's La bohème, with an exciting young cast from around the world beginning rehearsals in Auckland this week.
The Elixir of Love the perfect showcase for Pene Pati and Amina Edris
An exciting cast flies in from around the globe this week to begin rehearsals for Donizetti’s comic masterpiece The Elixir of Love,
Sol3 Mio announce Christmas summer tour
Sol3 Mio have announced that they are extending their traditional end of year concert season, with an eight-date tour in December 2017 and January 2018, celebrating Christmas and the beloved kiwi summer.
James Harrison receives Dame Malvina Major Fellowship
New Zealand Opera and the Dame Malvina Major Foundation have announced London-based Baritone James Harrison as the recipient of the Dame Malvina Major Foundation Fellowship for 2017.
Wellington's BATS Theatre does it's first Opera in years
Love’s a bitch…
Dido and Aeneas: Recomposed is opera at its most unstuck; big wigs, big emotions, and big fun. Led by award-winning composer Alex Taylor, some of NZ’s most exciting young operatic talent shake up Henry Purcell’s classic from 30 March – 13 April at Wellington’s BATS Theatre.
Sol3 Mio's 'Christmas In The Vines' kicks off this week
Sol3 Mio are set for their festive celebration with Christmas In The Vines.
Rufus Wainwright announced for Auckland Arts Festival 2017
Vocalist, composer and songwriter Rufus Wainwright is a consummate and audacious showman who has wooed thousands across the world. In a night of musical alchemy, the magnificent maestro celebrates his ‘main squeezes’ – opera and orchestra – and his passion for dramatics, divas and show songs.
Sol3 Mio announce special guests for Christmas shows
Sol3 Mio have announced that some local legends will join them onstage for their festive celebrations: Dave Dobbyn, Hollie Smith, Stan Walker and Hayley Westenra.
Kiri Te Kanawa to perform recital in Auckland
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa will return to the ASB Theatre on Thursday, 13 October with an intimate recital, following her sold out concert in 2014 and a hugely successful nationwide tour earlier this year. The recital will be a unique opportunity to see one of the world’s greatest opera singers live in concert.