30-06-2025
Rising Opera Stars To Take Centre Stage For One Glorious Night
Join the Auckland Opera Studio and Friends of Holy Trinity Cathedral on Friday 8 August as they proudly present Opera in the Cathedral, a Grand Opera Gala which will showcase some of New Zealand's most outstanding young emerging opera talents.
This year's programme, accompanied by the exceptionally talented pianist Somi Kim (NZTrio), will explore the heart of opera classics. Audiences will delight in masterpieces from top classical composers Handel, Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, and many more.
Bringing these works to the stage are six exciting voices on the NZ opera scene, including Felicity Tomkins (Soprano), Olivia Forbes (Soprano), Austin Haynes (Countertenor), Alfred Fonoti-Fuimaono (Baritone), Taylor Wallbank (Tenor) and Joel Amosa (Bass-Baritone).
The Auckland Opera Studio nurtures emerging operatic talent by offering performance opportunities to young New Zealand singers, and has played a role in launching the careers of many of Aotearoa's finest operatic singers.
"At the Studio we believe it is our purpose in ensuring real talent finds the exposure and the support it needs to thrive. This concert is one such occasion" says Auckland Opera Studio founder Frances Wilson (ONZM).
Join the Auckland Opera Studio and Friends of Holy Trinity Cathedral for an unforgettable evening of stunning operatic repertoire.
"Auckland Opera Studio's Verdi Meets Puccini was the classy musical equivalent of a brag book, showcasing five of our finest young singers, all winners of prestigious national and international awards.' – William Dart, 2024 (NZ Herald)
