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Michael Hurst is no stranger to New Zealand audiences. Now, for the first time, he is directing opera - The NBR New Zealand Opera's 15 centre nationwide tour of Hansel and Gretel.
Opera stars Antoinette Halloran and Jesus Garcia are taking the opera world by storm. Soon they will unleash their dynamic stage presence on New Zealand audiences when they perform the roles of Mimì and Rodolfo in La Bohème.
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The Winter Season of Puccini's La Bohème
"Superb performances culminate in a power finale." The Dominion Post
This new New Zealand production of La Bohème, one of the best-loved of all operas, opens our 2008 Opera Season. A group of bohemians live life to the full in Paris. Into their circle comes the enchanting seamstress Mimì. Romance flowers, but the effect of poverty and hardship is ever present. Featuring Opera Australia star Antoinette Halloran as Mimì, the new glamour boy of international tenors, Jesus Garcia, as Rodolfo and Tiffany Speight makes a welcome return after her acclaimed performance in The Magic Flute in 2006. Directed by Patrick Nolan, and conducted by Emmanuel Joel-Hornak.
WELLINGTON St James Theatre, 10 - 17 May 2008 SOLD OUT
AUCKLAND Aotea Centre, THE EDGE, 29 May - 7 June 2008
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2008 Opera Season
 The NBR New Zealand Opera presents three outstanding opera productions in 2008. The Winter Season of Puccini's La Bohème, The National Tour of Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel and The Genesis Energy Spring Season of Janácek's Jenufa.
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