Wellington
02/03/2020 - 07/03/2020
"Well worth experiencing..
"Brief, exhilarating and yes, fun – you’d be mad not to g..
01/03/2020 - 02/03/2020
"A 'rambling dissertation on life and death'..
"Impressive musicianship and intriguingly full of unanswered questions..
21/02/2020 - 21/02/2020
"Affecting festival opener a study in contrasts..
"A thoughtful, sorrowful art experience of overwhelming beauty..
Wellington, Auckland
03/10/2019 - 23/10/2019
"A ghost story riddled with ambiguity..
"An onstage dramatic tragedy of the top rank..
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..
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
01/06/2017 - 22/07/2017
"The blood-red heart is well and truly pumping..
"Solid Carmen lacks tension..
18/04/2013 - 18/05/2013
"Internally passionate yet externally restrained..
"Sellout production ticks all the boxes..
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22/09/2012 - 20/10/2012
"Brilliant Bartered Bride redeems shortcomings of its Cold War setting..
"Love amid politics and circus..
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..
19/05/2012 - 17/06/2012
"Rigoletto takes a bold step into today’s world..
"Surprises amid complexities in inventive production..
27/08/2011 - 25/09/2011
"Two magnificent stories for the price of one..
"First rate, top class, spellbinding..
02/03/2011 - 19/03/2011
"Sheer skill and enjoyment here..
"Sublime blend of voices and orchestra..
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...
17/09/2009 - 17/10/2009
"Delivers on promise of excellence..
"Grasps the heart of a timeless tale..
09/05/2009 - 06/06/2009
"A dazzling, stellar Isabella..
"A grand night of entertainment..
10/05/2008 - 07/06/2008
"Lean update beautiful, brutal – and a winner..
"Amazing singing wasted on paper-thin plot..
02/03/2008 - 05/03/2008
"Cultural clash story turns into important opera..
"Dog of an opera a trial to its audience..
