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Date & Time Te rā me te wā
19, 21 & 25 Sep @ 7:30 PM
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Location Te wāhi
Aotea Centre -
More info He pārongo atu anō
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A tragic tale of love, power, revenge…and that song
Set in stylish la dolce vita 1950s Italy, this cornerstone of the operatic canon blends drama, compelling characters, and Verdi’s lush and unforgettable music. With famous tunes like 'La donna è mobile' which is so catchy it has permeated popular culture in numerous films and commercials, it’s easy to understand why this opera has been a smash-hit since the day it opened in 1851 in Venice. Featuring a star-studded Kiwi and international cast, the Auckland Philharmonia, NZ Opera chorus, and a real Fiat Bambina onstage, this production is a bucket-list event.
Cast includes Australian baritone James Clayton as Rigoletto, NZ-Samoan tenor Amitai Pati as Duke of Mantua, Elena Perroni, Jud Arthur, Sian Sharp, James Harrison, Sarah Mileham, Joel Amosa.
Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Getting there Te huarahi ki reira
The Aotea Centre is a short walk up Queen Street from Britomart station, and the Civic car park is conveniently located beside the venue if you’re driving.
Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe
Check out the sculpture of celebrated Kiwi opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa which sits on Level 3 of the Aotea Centre. It was created by local artist Terry Stringer and unveiled by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa herself when the auditorium was named in her honour in 2019.
