Nz Opera
A very Aussie Elixir of Love!
Donizetti's opera The Elixir of Love had an extreme makeover at the hands of Opera Australia, and now that production - described as "wacky and irreverent" - is coming to New Zealand. NZ Opera is… Audio
Genevieve Blanchett: on theatre, architecture, Cate and coffee
Leos Janácek's opera Katya Kabanova is the story of a woman caught in a loveless marriage, who falls in love with another man, but ultimately doesn't find happiness. The opera debuted almost 100 years… Audio, Gallery
Nino Surguladze in NZ Opera's Carmen
Georgian mezzo-soprano Nino Surguladze is in New Zealand to play the lead role in NZ Opera's season of Carmen - it's Bizet's tale with a feminist twist. While Nino's here, she doing a bit for Tbilisi… Audio
A Sondheim Selection
In anticipation of NZ Opera's production of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, William Dart spins a few Sondheim tracks. Audio
Teddy Tahu Rhodes - The Voice
From accountancy to a life on stage - Teddy Tahu Rhodes is one of our most successful operatic singers. He is back in New Zealand to play the lead role in 'NZ Operas Sweeney Todd. He joins Wallace to… Audio
Simon O'Neill
New Zealand tenor Simon O'Neill gets his wish: John Adams' ground breaking opera Nixon in China performed by New Zealand Opera at Auckland Arts Festival. Simon talks about performing Chairman Mao with… Audio
Kayla Collingwood
Mezzo soprano Kayla Collingwood talks about singing in Bach Musica's Valentine's Day Concert. Kayla is not only an outstanding vocalist but also an awarded composer, teacher and published author. The… Audio
Ronel Schott & Stuart Maunder
Director and producer talk about filming the 2015 NZ Opera production of Puccini's opera 'Tosca'. It stars New Zealand tenor Simon O'Neill and Irish soprano Orla Boylan as the lovers and Philip Rhodes… Audio
Stuart Maunder: NZ Opera 2016 Season
NZ Opera General Director Stuart Maunder previews their 2016 productions, talent and designs. Audio
Tobias Ringborg: Conductor
Swedish conductor Tobias Ringborg is in the country to conduct NZ Opera's season of 'Tosca'. Puccini's score is etched in Tobias' memory, he leads the orchestra, soloists and chorus without any music… Audio
Claire Scholes: Tosca Review
e reviews the opening-night performance of Puccini's 'Tosca' by NZ Opera. Audio
Orla Boylan and Simon O'Neill: Tosca
Irish soprano Orla Boylan joins the New Zealand tenor Simon O'Neill in NZ Opera's current production of Puccini's 'Tosca'. They take a break from rehearsals to tell Eva about the piece, its… Audio
Garth Wilshere: NZ Opera Review
Review of NZ Opera's Christchurch season of Madame Butterfly Audio
Anne Sophie Duprels: NZ Opera
French soprano starring in NZ Opera's season of Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Audio
Francesco Pasqualetti: conductor
Italian conductor Francesco Pasqualetti is back in the country to lead NZ Opera's production of Puccini's 'Madama Butterfly'. He tells Eva about his special connection to Puccini. Audio
The Best of Upbeat for 6 June 2015
In this week's episode: Eva speaks to choral conductor Karen Grylls, after Egyptian bass Ashraf Sewailam talks Rossini, opera and politics. Audio
Ashraf Sewailam: NZ Opera
Egyptian bass Ashraf Sewailam is back with NZ Opera, performing the role of Alidoro in the current production of Rossini's 'La Cenerentola'. Audio
La Cenerentola
Director and designer of NZ Opera's production of La Cenerentola which opens in Wellington on Saturday night. Audio
Amelia Berry and Rachelle Pike
NZ Opera Soprano and mezzo playing the wicked sisters in NZ Opera's production of Rossini's La Cenerentola. Audio
Stuart Maunder: NZ Opera 2015
NZ Opera General Director announces the 2015 season. Audio