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IT TAKES SO LITTLE TO SUPPORT SO MUCH

We invite you to secure the future of live opera in
New Zealand

A will is something we all need. Having taken care of your loved ones, choosing to gift a portion of your legacy to the future of your other great love, opera, will touch the lives of ordinary New Zealanders for many years to come.

Your generosity will allow New Zealand Opera to continue to mount world-class productions. It can also support the development of new or rare works, help nurture and train emerging talent through our internship programme and apprenticeships, and assist the development of young minds through our outreach initiatives. You can choose to support your favourite artist or an area of particular interest, or simply make a general-purpose bequest.

"Making a bequest to the opera company is the least I can do to say "Thank You" for providing me with so many happy and exciting hours of opera going."
-Garry F Bell, Bequestor

A gift of this nature is a very personal decision and there are a number of ways you can express your intentions. Bequests, whether modest or substantial, require a simple statement in your will or codicil.

To discover more about making a bequest contact Donald Trott on 09 379 4020 x206 or email foundation@nzopera.co.nz

Did you know?

Early opera resembled the atmosphere of a race course - chatting, food, laughter and loud comments were the norm.

During all our opera performances an English translation of the libretto is projected on screens above the stage, so you can easily follow the story.

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.

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