About The NBR New Zealand Opera

A passion for our art form

The NBR New Zealand Opera is continually building on a firm foundation of artistic achievement, promotion of talent, and constant and imaginative efforts to expand the opera audience.

Our repertoire has included dazzling productions of ever-popular operas such as La Bohème, Turandot, La Traviata as well as bold New Zealand premieres such as Lucia di Lammermoor and Boris Godunov.  The scale and style of our productions has spanned a wide range from quickfire comedies like Don Pasquale to epic spectacles like Aida.  Partnerships with other New Zeland arts organisations are a feature of our seasons: the company works regularly with The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and The Vector Wellington Orchestra. 

Ticket buyers continue to support our efforts, prompting "Full House" signs at performances of recent productions.  The company also continues to be sustained by strong support from corporate and public-sector partners, including those regional groups we forge bonds with as we take opera on tour.

A vital part of all our mainstage productions is the Chapman Tripp Opera Chorus in both Auckland and Wellington.  These accomplished performers also sing at functions and special events.

Part of our mission is to foster talent.  The PricewaterhouseCoopers Dame Malvina Major Emerging Artists internship support artists to spend a year working with professionals to develop the skills needed to build a career in the opera world.

Aspiring singers and oepra entrhusiasts of school age are the target of the company's educational Outreach Programme.  The youngsters take part in creative workshops in Auckland and Wellignton, or receive discount tickets to matinee performances.

At The NBR New Zealand Opera, we are passionate about our art form.  At the heart of it all is our belief in the ability of opera to tell human stories with power and beauty.  Join us in sharing that passion.