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Kristen Darragh
Artist in Profile
The EA programme was an excellent year of learning and growing, both as a singer and as an artist. It enabled me to be completely focussed on my personal development as a singer, while experiencing being a supported and integral part of a professional opera company. I studied at the Royal Academy of Music (opera course) in London and it was very apparent to me how invaluable my time as an Emerging Artist was. There is nothing like learning by doing (and watching!) in this business. Having the opportunity to sing a role in a proper house with a conductor, director and principals of such a high calibre is an experience most singers at my level are still waiting for.
Regards,
Kristen Darragh
2004 PwC Dame Malvina Major Emerging Artist
2008/2009 PwC Dame Malvina Major Young Artist
Did you know?
An English translation of the opera is projected on surtitles above the stage during our performances.
Early opera resembled the atmosphere of a race course - chatting, food, laughter and loud comments were the norm.
If you are 25 years old or under you can purchase $25 tickets at the venue box office before any performance.
The world's longest opera is Wagner's The Ring Cycle, lasting over 14 hours plus intervals. That's 18 hours at the theatre.
The world's longest applause lasted for 1 hour and 20 minutes as a standing ovation. The opera: Otello starring Placido Domingo.
On average, an opera will last between 2 and 3 hours, with one interval in a two act show, and two in a three act show. Operettas and musicals tend to be shorter.
NZO has launched an Opera Social Club - no joining fees, no club membership, everyone is welcome.
