Wed2 Mar 7.30pm Thu3 Mar 7.30pm Sat5 Mar 7.30pm Sun6 Mar 5pm
The Civic
Premium$187.50Gold$151.50Silver$115.50Silver conc$104.00A Res$94.50A Res Conc$85.00B Res$74.50B Res Conc$67.00C Res$49.50**
Approx. 3 hrs (incl. interval)
Xerxes
The NBR New Zealand Opera, NZ
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Handel's most popular opera, Xerxes is funny,
poignant and fast moving with timeless themes of love, rivalry,
courage and loyalty.
Handel's most popular opera, Xerxes is praised for its
beautiful melodies and admired for its innovative blend of comedy
and tragedy. Including one of opera's most beautiful and
recognisable arias, the famous Largo, Xerxes
demonstrates why Handel is considered one of the truly great opera
composers of all time. Xerxes will be the first
professional, fully-staged Handel opera to be presented to New
Zealand audiences. Funny, poignant and fast moving, with timeless
themes of love, rivalry and vice being overcome by courage and
loyalty, Xerxes resonates with contemporary audiences around the
world.
Led by Germany's Wolfgang Katschner, the exquisite period ensemble
Lautten Compagney bring an assured authenticity to Handel's early
music sound. Performing with this award winning orchestra is a
stellar cast including Tobias Cole (counter tenor) singing the part
of Xerxes and Tiffany Speight (soprano) in the role of Romilda.
Roger Hodgman is directing, with John Verryt behind the set design.
Glamour and opulence are prerequisites to capturing the true
essence of a Handel opera and the cast will be stepping out in
fabulous costumes designed by fashion icon Trelise Cooper.
**Group discounts and concessions with
the exception of Saturday nights available for
seniors/students with ID. Terms and conditions apply.
Presented by The NBR New Zealand Opera in association
with Auckland Arts Festival. A Co-production with Victorian
Opera
With support from
lauttencompagney.de
nzopera.com
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REVIEWS
"Tiffany Speight (Romilda) and Tobias Cole (Xerxes) brought
the house down"
- Australian Stage (AUS)