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AYRLIES

Experience a magical afternoon of open air opera performed in the magnificent setting of Ayrlies Gardens in Whitford, Auckland.

An ever-popular event with opera lovers, Ayrlies brings the best of New Zealand opera talent together to perform a selection of favourites. Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch (or pre-purchase a luxury gourmet food hamper), relax on the beautiful lawns below the stage or freely wander over the 12 acres of sweeping lawns, ponds, waterways and exquisite plantings to the strains of opera through the trees. Plus! enjoy some extra special treats from our sponsors during the afternoon.

Garden gates open at 11am with plenty of free parking available in the ajacent fields (parking attendants will be directing traffic on the day). Concert beings at 2pm. Gardens close at 6pm.

TRAVELLING FROM OUT OF TOWN?
For all our out of town opera lovers, a special accommodation package has been arranged through Heritage Hotels. Book a deluxe suite at CityLife Auckland for $199 per night (usually $360+ per night). Plus get a free breakfast for two each morning and a free carpark during your stay if required. This package is offered exclusively to Ayrlies bookers and is available on the night’s of 9, 10, 11 and 12 March 2012*. To secure your accommodation at this great rate simply phone hotel reservations on 0800-36-88-88 and mention Ayrlies.

_{*subject to room availability so book early.}

HOP ON THE AYRLIES BUS
For those who'd prefer to travel by bus to and from the event, you can pre-purchase a round trip ticket for $25. The bus pick-up and return point will be CityLife Auckland, 171 Queen Street on Sunday, 11 March. Pick up time: 11am, Return time: 6pm. Bus tickets must be pre-purchased via the booking form in the Ayrlies flyer or secure your seat by phoning the NZO Box Office on (09) 379 4068 or (04) 499 8343.

OPTIONAL FOOD HAMPER $45
Catering by Deluxe
*vegetarian option also available

Floured bap with pulled venison, aioli & rocket
Smoked salmon, herb & caper rice cake
Couscous salad with roasted pepper, feta & toasted almonds
Summer berry pudding
Selection of truffles
Bottle of wine
Bottle of water

BOOK YOUR AYRLIES TICKETS NOW
through the NZ OPERA BOX OFFICE
(09) 379 4068 or (04) 499 8343
bookings@nzopera.co.nz

Enquiries: info@nzopera.co.nz

Be swept away by an afternoon of opera classics. This five-concert series at the Bruce Mason Centre in Takapuna, Auckland will feature a diverse and exciting selection of familiar and lesser-known works from the opera repertoire. The Sunday afternoon concerts will feature emerging New Zealand singers alongside established artists from The NBR New Zealand Opera. Be the first to see new stars in the making.

Sunday 12 February - 2.30pm
THE NBR NEW ZEALAND OPERA RESIDENT ARTISTS
A magical hour of solo and ensemble repertoire from Mozart to Puccini.

Sunday 29 April - 2.30pm
WONDERFUL WOMEN!
Only the sweetest notes from some of NZO's finest female singers.

Sunday 1 July - 2.30pm
THE DAME MALVINA MAJOR EMERGING ARTISTS
Be amongst the first to hear NZO's newly appointed 2012 Emerging Artists.

Sunday 12 August - 2.30pm
SINGER SURPRISE!!
The highlight of this inaugural series, don't miss our marvellous mystery guests.

Sunday 21 October - 2.30pm
ALL TOGETHER NOW
Members of the acclaimed Chapman Tripp Opera Chorus will perform.

BOOK* ONLINE NOW at TICKETMASTER or phone 09 970 9700
Adults $20
Seniors $17
Children $14
Season Pass $80

_{*booking fees apply}

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