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Comic Opera Tours Further Than Before

Thursday, 20 October 2005, 12:45 am | NBR New Zealand Opera

The NBR New Zealand Opera’s National Tour of Donizetti’s Don Pasquale will bring a blast of wit and warmth to winter next year when it sweeps through 14 centres nationwide in August and September. More >>

2006 Season Brings National Voice for Opera

Thursday, 20 October 2005, 12:44 am | NBR New Zealand Opera

The NBR New Zealand Opera has announced its 2006 opera season programme – one that looks towards truly stamping the company as the “national” voice for professional opera in New Zealand. More >>

Extra La Traviata Performance for Wellington

Tuesday, 27 September 2005, 11:09 am | NBR New Zealand Opera

The NBR New Zealand Opera announced today an additional performance of the Genesis Energy Spring Season of La Traviata at the Westpac St James Theatre on Monday 17 October at 7.30pm. More >>

Last Remaining La Traviata Ticket Up for Bids!

Friday, 23 September 2005, 12:00 am | NBR New Zealand Opera

Click for big version Some of the stunning scenes from The NBR New Zealand Opera's sell-out Auckland season of La Traviata - showing Russian soprano, Elvira Fatykhova, as Violetta. More >>

Politics Hits The Opera Stage

Thursday, 15 September 2005, 10:44 am | NBR New Zealand Opera

Pre-election politicking of a different kind takes place tonight (Thursday 15 September) on Auckland's Aotea Centre stage, when the curtain rises on The Genesis Energy Spring Season of Verdi's LA TRAVIATA presented by The NBR New Zealand Opera. More >>

Opera To Die For

Thursday, 28 July 2005, 4:33 pm | NBR New Zealand Opera

Famous for its beautiful music and classic story of romance coloured by impending tragedy, Verdi's La Traviata is the quintessential opera that continues to captivate audiences the world over. This September-October, The NBR New Zealand Opera in association ... More >>

New Zealand Opera Appoints Director Of Music

Monday, 27 June 2005, 9:09 am | NBR New Zealand Opera

The NBR New Zealand Opera has announced the appointment of distinguished international conductor and musician, Wyn Davies, to the newly-created position of Director of Music. More >>

New Zealand Opera Appoints New Board Directors

Friday, 24 June 2005, 12:06 am | NBR New Zealand Opera

The NBR New Zealand Opera's Chairman, David Gascoigne, has announced the appointment of three new Directors of New Zealand Opera Limited. They are: Philip King, Athol Mann and Jenni Norton. They replace outgoing Directors John Morrison and Beverley ... More >>

Students Taste First-Hand Opera Experience

Tuesday, 21 June 2005, 5:00 pm | NBR New Zealand Opera

Local college students from around Wellington will have a first-hand operatic experience this week as they create their own piece of musical theatre which they get to perform on the set of Don Giovanni at the Westpac St James Theatre on Sunday (26 June). More >>

Opera Treats For Groups!

Monday, 21 February 2005, 2:40 pm | NBR New Zealand Opera

A new initiative to assist Group Bookers plan a night at the Opera has been introduced by The NBR New Zealand Opera this year. More >>

Kiwi Singer Near Top Of The World!

Wednesday, 2 February 2005, 2:58 pm | NBR New Zealand Opera

One of New Zealand's rising young opera singers, Wendy Dawn Thompson, has been named as a finalist in the 2005 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition to be held in Wales this June. More >>

Opera's Wardrobe Wonderland Opens In Auckland

Thursday, 27 January 2005, 4:40 pm | NBR New Zealand Opera

Ever fancied yourself as a toreador? or perhaps an ancient Egyptian princess? Looking for that sequined 1980s ball dress you never had; or need to fit out a band of gypsies or company of geishas? More >>

Opera Brings Wow To Fundraiser Event

Wednesday, 10 November 2004, 5:33 pm | NBR New Zealand Opera

Champagne, diamonds, cruise holidays, luxury cars, opera - and of course, the ultimate element, World of WearableArt. What more could you want in a glamorous evening? More >>

Strong Kiwi Line-Up For 2005 Opera Season

Thursday, 28 October 2004, 9:07 am | NBR New Zealand Opera

A strong contingent of New Zealand singers is a feature of The NBR New Zealand Opera's 2005 season. Among those returning home from overseas are internationally acclaimed performers Conal Coad and Paul Whelan, alongside emerging stars, Jared Holt and Wendy ... More >>

Opera Foundation Assures Long Term Future

Thursday, 28 October 2004, 9:06 am | NBR New Zealand Opera

The NBR New Zealand Opera today announced the establishment of the New Zealand Opera Foundation to help secure the long-term future of opera. More >>

Quality Opera On Offer At NZ Opera's 05 Season

Thursday, 28 October 2004, 9:05 am | NBR New Zealand Opera

The NBR New Zealand Opera today reinforced its commitment to delivering the highest possible standard of opera to New Zealand audiences, by announcing a dramatic and entertaining season for 2005 alongside several new and significant initiatives aimed ... More >>

High Voltage Opera Helps Oncology

Thursday, 9 September 2004, 12:18 am | NBR New Zealand Opera

Genesis Energy Chief Executive, Murray Jackson momentarily swopped his “captain of industry hat” for a toreador’s montera this week assisted by opera star, Jessie Raven (pictured). Miss Raven who performs the title role in the upcoming Genesis ... More >>

OLE! Hot Opera Heats Up Cool Spring Nights

Monday, 30 August 2004, 3:55 pm | NBR New Zealand Opera

The hottest opera event of 2004 is on its way! The Genesis Energy Spring Season of Bizet's Carmen is set to burst onto the stages of Wellington and Auckland this September-October in a sizzling new production from The NBR New Zealand Opera. An international opera ... More >>

Opportunity For Young Opera Singers

Thursday, 26 August 2004, 4:27 pm | NBR New Zealand Opera

Submissions for next year's PricewaterhouseCoopers Dame Malvina Major Emerging Artists are now being sought by The NBR New Zealand Opera. Applications close on 1st October, with auditions to be held in Auckland and Wellington during early November. More >>

The NBR New Zealand Opera Comes To Te Papa

Tuesday, 17 August 2004, 11:09 am | NBR New Zealand Opera

On Sunday 22 August, the NBR New Zealand Opera will be at Te Papa for an afternoon of free performances and demonstrations - with some fiery opera divas! More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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