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A radical take-down of the mad world we live In is compelling opera, writes William Dart.
Breaking up with the world
Schubert song cycle turned into goth opera for a Trump-sick world, writes Richard Betts.
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Italian feast for opera lovers
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Opera's power and passion shared around world
Contemporary Katya Kabanova contrasts the power and passion of nature with daily life.
Drawn to the devil side of performing
World's greatest bass-baritones is in NZ to perform a role he says is devilishly good.
Sultry and sensual, NZ Opera's Carmen is opera at its best
Sensual and sexy, NZ Opera's Carmen is a first-rate production, writes William Dart.
Gypsy Carmen at core of Hume's take on opera
The gypsy of Lindy Hume's Carmen production becomes a true hero, writes William Dart.
Opera review: The Mikado
Is it okay to stage The Mikado in 2017? Most definitely, writes William Dart.
Opera singer Natasha Wilson performs at Auckland Arts Festival
Opera singer Natasha Wilson is performing in the world premiere production of NZ Opera's Candide at the Auckland Arts Festival in March 2018.
No-show: Sol3 Mio member stranded
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Twelve Questions with Madeleine Pierard
Kiwi opera star Madeleine Pierard was studying to be a doctor when composer Jack Body inspired her to sing instead.
Child who fled Castro is now opera teaching star
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Rufus Wainwright to headline Auckland Arts Festival
Rufus Wainwright admits opera can be both daunting and dull. But he's determined to prove it doesn't have to be.
William Dart finds Opera Factory as busy as ever
For two nights next week, Epsom becomes the operatic heart of our city, writes William Dart.
William Dart: Broadway opera Sweeney Todd at its macabre best
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Tragedy after joy: New dad's illness
Priorities have changed after learning new father has only two years to live.
Endless flow of stunning arias
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Review: Perfection sits in third
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10 for Lexus Song Quest semifinal
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