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Past Seasons : Don Giovanni

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DON GIOVANNI
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This ravishing production, direct from Los Angeles Opera, was devised by one of the greats of the theatre world, Sir Jonathan Miller, and is brought to the stage by an esteemed creative team. In the magnetic title role is Paul Whelan, leading a cast of superb New Zealand and international stars. "...an impressive, polished performance underpinned by marvellous playing by the Wellington Sinfonia...the sets and costumes are clever and stylish, and the singing and acting highly credible." - The Dominion Post, Monday 27 June 
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WELLINGTON: Westpac St James Theatre
25, 29 June, 1 July (7.30pm), 3 July (2pm)
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AUCKLAND: ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre: The Edge®
14, 16, 21, 23 July (7.30pm), 19 July (1pm)
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Creative Team
Conductor Wyn Davies
Restage Director Stanley M. Garner
Original & Restage Designer Robert Israel
Restage Lighting Designer Alan Burrett
Assistant Director Sara Brodie
Cast, in order of appearance
The Commendatore Rodney Macann (Wellington)
Richard Green (Auckland)
Donna Anna, his daughter  Patricia Wright
Don Ottavio, her betrothed Jaewoo Kim
Don Giovanni  Paul Whelan
Leporello, his servant Conal Coad
Donna Elvira, a lady of Burgos Marie-Adele McArthur
Zerlina, a country girl Ali McGregor
Masetto, betrothed to Zerlina John Brunato

With the Chapman Tripp Opera Chorus
Accompanied by the NGC Wellington Sinfonia and the Auckland Philharmonia

 

 
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