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Upbeat review, Radio NZ Concert (podcast)
17/05/2010
The Marriage of Figaro, May/June 2010
CHANNEL: Upbeat programme, Radio NZ Concert
REVIEWED BY: Rachel Hyde
WHERE: St James Theatre, opening night
Rachel Hyde reviews the opening night's performance of Mozart's, The Marriage of Figaro.
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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.
