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AucklandOpera in Concert: Madama ButterflyKonzertante Aufführung
Puccini: Madama Butterfly
Giordano Bellincampi; New Zealand Opera; Auckland Philharmonia; New Zealand Opera Chorus; Erika Grimaldi; Gaston Rivero
AucklandThe Pearl FishersNeuinszenierung
Bizet: Les Pêcheurs de perles (Die Perlenfischer)
Stephen Barlow; New Zealand Opera; Yannis Thavoris; Jake Wiltshire; Auckland Philharmonia
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Opening the doors of memory: a haunting Bluebeard’s Castle in Auckland
In Daisy Evans’ conception, as Judith briefly reconnects with the joy and tragedy of her past, the effect is nothing short of devastating.
Into the labyrinth: opera and community in The Monster in the Maze
Director Anapela Polata’ivao handles her mixed forces of amateurs and professionals with seamless assurance, the crowds’ movements across the stage showing both clarity and intent.
Stunning direction elevates New Zealand Opera's La bohème
New Zealand Opera's new production impresses with its stunning set design and art direction, and its restrained emotional tone.
Fine singing but messy staging: Le Comte Ory at New Zealand Opera
Director Simon Phillips takes the opportunity to reshape the setting of Rossini's comic opera to modern-day New Zealand.
Disappointing Bach in Auckland
David Fray's mannered Bach is a let-down, but Karl-Heinz Steffens brings out the spacious majesty in Bruckner's Ninth Symphony.
Brandenburg Echoes in Auckland
With all soloists demonstrating charming ornamentation, a wonderful sense of fun and ease pervades the APO's performance.