Opera
2016 Lexus Song Quest Semi-Final Concert Two - First Half
The second of two recitals featuring the ten semi-finalists. In this recital we hear Madison Nonoa and Imogen Thirlwall (sopranos), Harry Grigg (tenor), Jarvis Dams (baritone) and Tavis Gravatt (bass… Audio
2016 Lexus Song Quest Semi-Final Concert One - Second Half
The first of two recitals featuring the ten semi-finalists. In this recital we hear Emily Mwila and Sophie Sparrow (sopranos), Filipe Manu (tenor), Bradley Christensen and Benson Wilson (baritones)… Audio
2016 Lexus Song Quest Semi-Final Concert One - First Half
The first of two recitals featuring the ten semi-finalists. In this recital we hear Emily Mwila and Sophie Sparrow (sopranos), Filipe Manu (tenor), Bradley Christensen and Benson Wilson (baritones)… Audio
Is it worth giving up everything for love?
New Zealand Opera's La traviata opened last night in Christchurch. Francis Yapp critiques the story of love, sacrifice and heartbreak, with soprano Madeleine Pierard making her debt as courtesan… Audio
The things we do for love
Coming home from the UK for his first performance in Verdi's La Traviata, is baritone Phillip Rhodes. He's had a hectic twelve months since last year's star turn as Scarpia in Puccini's Tosca for New… Audio
High achieving Holly Mathieson
Kiwi expat Holly Mathieson speaks to David Morriss about her varied career - from resident conducing in Scotland, to starting Horizont Musik-Kollektiv in Berlin, and joining the performance faculty at… Audio
Who has the grit?
Graham Pushee was one of the preliminary judges for the 2016 Lexus Song Quest, and had the tough job of deciding who, of the dozens that applied, has what it takes to compete for New Zealand's most… Audio
The right notes to success
Australian soprano Yvonne Kenny is the head judge for this year's Lexus Song Quest, deciding who is worthy of winning New Zealand's most important vocal competition. She's taking time away from… Audio
Theatre review with Michael Gilchrist
Michael Gilchrist reviews The Magic Flute, a New Zealand Opera production. It is an opera in two acts by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with the Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder. Directed by Sara Brodie and… Audio
Did the Queen steal the show?
New Zealand Opera's new production of Mozart's The Magic Flute opened on Saturday at the St James in Wellington. The cast is a mix of International and New Zealand singers, including young English… Audio
The Queen of the Night
Mozart's The Magic Flute opens tomorrow at the St James in Wellington. New Zealand Opera has been able to attract some big names including UK based soprano Ruth Jenkins-Róbertsson. She tells Eva what… Audio
The Art of Etiquette - opera
Are jandals and skinny black jeans appropriate attire for the opera? Can I boo at my favourite villain? I want to tweet, is that ok? We get the low-down on opera etiquette from Westie turned opera… Audio
A little birdy told me...
Outrageously fabulous Auckland-based crossover artist Luke Bird on making musical theatre and opera accessible to the younger generation; the importance of performing at Big Gay Out; and where he gets… Audio
Opera full of magic
The Magic Flute tells the mythical tale of Prince Tamino seeking to save his beloved Pamina from the clutches of her evil mother, Queen of Night. It is a story of love conquering all, adventure… Audio
Alex Taylor and Frances Moore - Modern Day Dido and Aeneas
Dido and Aeneas is one of Henry Purcell's classic operas, and it is being recomposed for a new generation, with composer Alex Taylor taking the helm. Alex Taylor is one of NZ's leading young composers… Audio
Frances Moore
Director Frances Moore brings her company UnstuckOpera to Auckland's Basement Theatre for the first time. She's directing Purcell's Dido and Aeneas recomposed and conducted by Alex Taylor. Singers run… Audio
Elizabeth Kerr reviews 'Spirit of Anzac: Voices from the Field'
Elizabeth Kerr reviews the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra concert Spirit of Anzac: Voices from the Field conducted by Hamish McKeich. It features music by Australian Frederick Septimus Kelly and… Audio
Madeleine Pierard feels the Spirit of Anzac
Tonight Wellington audiences have a rare chance to hear award winning composer Ross Harris' 'Symphony No 2' performed by The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and soprano Madeleine Pierard, for whom it… Audio
Opera in Schools
New Zealand Opera has started touring to schools around the country, taking the art form to students of all ages. Juliette Sivertsen joined the crew for their first day on the road, starting at… Audio
Amitai Pati
Tenor Amitai Pati is one third of opera group Sol3 Mio. The trio has just completed a nationwide tour before the three individual singers move on to follow their individual opera dreams. Amitai speaks… Audio
