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Talented young cast shines in New Zealand Opera's La bohème
It was hard not to be drawn in by the romance and tragedy as presented by such a sincere, credible and vocally talented young cast and a conductor with such strong identification with the idiom.
Disappointing Candide in Auckland
Though occasionally entertaining, this production was ultimately unsatisfying as a stage presentation of Bernstein’s work.
Ridding Carmen of cliches in Auckland
A superlative performance of Carmen that was certainly among the most thrilling performances New Zealand Opera has put on in recent memory.
Awkward direction hampers NZ Opera's Magic Flute
A solid Magic Flute from the performers but marred by the director's foibles.
New Zealand Opera's Don Giovanni
A mixed evening, more notable for the efforts of the cast than for Brodie's modern Don Giovanni concept.