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Submitted by Te Wano on April 16, 2009 - 08:07.
my husband has a wonderful tenor voice which he has done nothing with although in his earlier years he sang a lot pop modern songs on stage and TV in perth, we live in kaitaia now ,every now and then I hear this most beautiful voice singing out over the garden so have decided its now time to do something about it and share him with NZ . Help! what do we do. He is constantly practising with his phrasing pitch and breathing.
Submitted by katej.webber on January 18, 2009 - 09:49.
I have recently inherited a large collection of Opera albums from my Aunt - I mentioned once that I liked an album we were listening to and now I have all of them :)
I'm looking to sell or donate them, I really don't need this many records :)
I would be happy to provide a full list of all the albums I have, either here or by fax or email. (it might take a little while to compile the list)
3/4 of them are stored in proper record 'suitcases'(?) and the rest are kept upright in a cupboard so they are in great condition
Please post a reply if you are (or you know someone who might be) interested
Thanks
Kate
Submitted by NZ Opera News on October 8, 2008 - 20:39.
The New Zealand Opera Society Inc. is pleased to announce that the Opera Grant inaugurated last year will continue in 2008 and will be awarded to an opera project which enhances the art form in New Zealand and reflects the Society’s national status. This grant is open to all New Zealand opera practitioners in all forms, including singers, technicians, pianists, conductors, opera groups, composers and writers. As for last year it will be worth up to $7500. The overall aim is to raise the national profile of the Society.
The Society is now seeking applications for projects planned for 2009.
Founded in 1979 the New Zealand Opera Society was established to support opera, opera performance and singers throughout New Zealand. Over the years the Society has supported many young singers, including many who have gone on to work professionally, Vocal Competitions and Opera and Singing Schools. In recent times grants have been given to Sirius Opera of Wellington, Canterbury Youth Opera, Opera Otago and NIMBY Opera. It also produces a monthly magazine for members, New Zealand Opera News, currently the only opera focused journal in Australasia, which covers operatic activity at home and abroad. Amongst the Society’s other activities are monthly screenings of opera DVDs in both Auckland and Wellington, and live concerts.
Email queries about the grant should be directed to editor@nzoperanews.co.nz or telephone +64 (0)4 387 2559. Applications are due by 7 November 2008 and the announcement of the successful application will be made in early December 2008.
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Submitted by NZ Opera News on July 31, 2008 - 19:02.
In the 2006-07 season, the Metropolitan Opera launched Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD, a series of performance transmissions shown live in high definition (HD) in movie theatres around the world. The series expanded from six to eight opera transmissions in 2007-08, reaching over 600 participating venues in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia — and now in New Zealand. Don’t miss your chance to see The Met Opera captured live on the big screen, at a participating cinema near you!
During August and September 2008 eight operas will be shown in Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Havelock North, Palmerston North, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch and Dunedin. The operas being screened are Roméo et Juliette, Hansel and Gretel, Macbeth, Manon Lescaut, Peter Grimes, Tristan und Isolde, La Bohème and La Fille du Régiment.
All sessions: Adult $30, Concessions $25 (Senior Citizens/Children Under 16 yrs-old)
For screening times, theatre and booking information visit http://www.nzmetopera.com/
Submitted by NZ Opera News on June 23, 2008 - 20:34.
The Trustees of the New Zealand National Singing School are proud to announce that the 24th School will take place at the EIT Campus in Hawke’s Bay from January 2nd to January 11th 2009.
The Trustees are delighted that Judy Bellingham, widely respected Singing Teacher, Adjudicator and Senior Lecturer in Voice at Otago University will return as Artistic Director, supported by Robert Wiremu recently appointed as Director of Music of the NZ Secondary Schools Choir as Deputy Director.
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Submitted by NZ Opera News on December 19, 2007 - 13:52.
Inside
- Opera Otago is announced as the recipient of The New Zealand Opera Society Inc. - Opera Grant
- Lindis Taylor presented with citation and Life Membership
- Rule Changes approved
- Southern Opera programme for 2008
- Reports from Wexford Festival Opera and Lindis Taylor at Summer Festivals in Europe
- Brigitte Heuser Recital in Wellington in January
- Zarazuela! coming to Napier and Wellington in January
- Membership Renewals due
- CD Reviews
- Reviews from Sydney and Wellington.
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Submitted by NZ Opera News on September 19, 2007 - 13:42.
Inside
- We announce an exciting new initiative: “The New Zealand Opera Society Opera Grant” - further details inside
- Editor Garth Wilshere in conversation with New Zealand’s internationally acclaimed tenor Simon O’Neill - Part one
- Plácido Domingo announced as patron of Southern Opera
- Masterclass in Christchurch with renowned American tenor Vinson Cole
- Entries now being accepted for the 2008 NZ Opera School in Wanganui
- Reviews from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch
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Submitted by NZ Opera News on June 15, 2007 - 11:00.
Inside
- Special Lexus Song Quest coverage: Editor Garth Wilshere is in conversation with judge Elizabeth Connell, winner Phillip Rhodes, and reviews and reports on the Final Concert, the Wellington Recital and Masterclass.
- A message from the new President Michael Vinten.
- Exciting News: "Southern Opera" is launched with Carmen scheduled for Christchurch in October.
- Fidelio in concert in Auckland.
- Reviews from Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin.
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Submitted by NZ Opera News on May 22, 2007 - 04:21.
Kiri Te Kanawa (photo by John Scannell) Editor of New Zealand Opera News, Garth Wilshere in conversation with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa on Saturday 31 March 2007.
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