News
2010-02-08
Win a night at the opera
The first opera in the NBR New Zealand Opera's 2010 season, The Marriage of Figaro, starts on 3rd June runs till the 13th June with at the Aotea Centre, THE EDGE. The Marriage of Figaro reveals Mozart at his most daring in setting to sublime music Beaumarchais' contemporary and highly subversive play.
One of Mozart's most loved operas, The Marriage of Figaro is a rollicking tale of love, lust and long-held secrets. The action takes place over one crazy, passion-fuelled day full of plots, double crosses and seductions. The result is opera at its best.
An excellent line-up of New Zealand and international opera singers have been secured for the principal roles including one of the biggest names in opera circles today – Italian soprano Nuccia Focile. “It's a great coup to have Nuccia Focile in the role of the Countess,” NBR NZ Opera General Director Aidan Lang says. “Renowned for her interpretation of Mozart's heroines, Nuccia is a consummate performer as those who saw her in Simon Boccanegra in 2000 will agree.” Joining her is a strong New Zealand cast led by exciting up-and-coming bass Wade Kernot as Figaro. Renowned opera and orchestral conductor Lionel Friend takes the baton.
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Heart of the City has a double passes to The Marriage of Figaro to giveaway. To enter email info@hotcity.co.nz along with your full name, contact phone number and the answer to the following question:
What language is the opera sung in?
Entries close 3pm Monday 22nd February and winners will be notified by phone on the same day.