EIGHT SONGS FOR A MAD KING

Wellington

02/03/2020 - 07/03/2020

"Well worth experiencing..

"Brief, exhilarating and yes, fun – you’d be mad not to g..

KOPERNIKUS – Opéra – rituel de mort

Wellington

01/03/2020 - 02/03/2020

"A 'rambling dissertation on life and death'..

"Impressive musicianship and intriguingly full of unanswered questions..

CHOSEN AND BELOVED

Wellington

21/02/2020 - 21/02/2020

"Affecting festival opener a study in contrasts..

"A thoughtful, sorrowful art experience of overwhelming beauty..

THE TURN OF THE SCREW

Wellington, Auckland

03/10/2019 - 23/10/2019

"A ghost story riddled with ambiguity..

"An onstage dramatic tragedy of the top rank..

LA BOHÈME

Auckland, Wellington

13/09/2018 - 13/10/2018

"Superb cast, classy conductor make box-office opera La Boheme a must-see..

"Chorus snappy, principals energised, orchestra superb..

CARMEN

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

01/06/2017 - 22/07/2017

"The blood-red heart is well and truly pumping..

"Solid Carmen lacks tension..

MADAME BUTTERFLY

Wellington, Auckland

18/04/2013 - 18/05/2013

"Internally passionate yet externally restrained..

"Sellout production ticks all the boxes..

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THE BARTERED BRIDE

Auckland, Wellington

22/09/2012 - 20/10/2012

"Brilliant Bartered Bride redeems shortcomings of its Cold War setting..

"Love amid politics and circus..

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The Valkyrie (Die Walküre) in Concert

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland

22/07/2012 - 28/07/2012

"Valkyrie rides into a new era for Kiwi opera with performance of a lifetime..

"Standing ovation for NZSO's Wagner..

RIGOLETTO

Auckland, Wellington

19/05/2012 - 17/06/2012

"Rigoletto takes a bold step into today’s world..

"Surprises amid complexities in inventive production..

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Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci

Wellington, Auckland

27/08/2011 - 25/09/2011

"Two magnificent stories for the price of one..

"First rate, top class, spellbinding..

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Xerxes

Auckland, Wellington

02/03/2011 - 19/03/2011

"Sheer skill and enjoyment here..

"Sublime blend of voices and orchestra..

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The Marriage of Figaro

Wellington, Auckland

15/05/2010 - 13/06/2010

"Engrossing night of theatre makes the Marriage of Figaro unmissable..

"Aidan Lang, take a bow! This is what opera is meant to be...

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Eugene Onegin

Wellington, Auckland

17/09/2009 - 17/10/2009

"Delivers on promise of excellence..

"Grasps the heart of a timeless tale..

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The Italian Girl in Algiers

Wellington, Auckland

09/05/2009 - 06/06/2009

"A dazzling, stellar Isabella..

"A grand night of entertainment..

La Bohème

Wellington, Auckland

10/05/2008 - 07/06/2008

"Lean update beautiful, brutal – and a winner..

"Amazing singing wasted on paper-thin plot..

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The Trial of the Cannibal Dog

Wellington

02/03/2008 - 05/03/2008

"Cultural clash story turns into important opera..

"Dog of an opera a trial to its audience..

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