Wellington's BATS Theatre does it's first Opera in years

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.

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Rufus Wainwright announced for Auckland Arts Festival 2017

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.

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Kiri Te Kanawa to perform recital in Auckland

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.
 

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