Opera

Soprano Eliza Boom and tenor Paul O’Neill perform arias and duets from Puccini’s much-loved operas with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by José Luis Gómez. Audio

One of the most profound and innovative pieces of music in history. The Auckland Philharmonia's Opera in Concert for 2024, performed in Auckland Town Hall, 10 August 2024. Audio

Performed by Simon O'Neill (Tristan), Ricarda Merbeth (Isolde) and other soloists with the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi, Auckland Town Hall, 10 August 2024. Audio

Performed by Simon O'Neill (Tristan), Ricarda Merbeth (Isolde) and other soloists with the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi, Auckland Town Hall, 10 August 2024. Audio

Performed by Simon O'Neill (Tristan), Ricarda Merbeth (Isolde) and other soloists with the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi, Auckland Town Hall, 10 August 2024. Audio

Lexus Song Quest International Head Judge Sumi Jo talks to Clarissa Dunn about her career and singing. Audio

Five finalists sing one song with piano accompaniment and two arias accompanied by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. The winner and runner-up are announced live on stage by the International Head… Audio

Austin Haynes (counter-tenor), Tayla Alexander (soprano), Samuel McKeever (bass), Felicity Tomkins (soprano), Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimoano (tenor), compete for a place in the Grand Final, accompanied by… Audio

Austin Haynes (counter-tenor), Tayla Alexander (soprano), Samuel McKeever (bass), Felicity Tomkins (soprano), Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimoano (tenor), compete for a place in the Grand Final, accompanied by… Audio

Alfred Fonoti-Fuimoano (baritone), Katie Trigg (mezzo), Morgan-Andrew King (bass), Madison Horman (soprano), Manase Latu (tenor), compete for a place in the Grand Final, accompanied by pianist Terence… Audio

Finding the opera voices of tomorrow, here is RNZ Concert's recording of the second of two semi-finals for the Lexus Song Quest 2024. Soprano Tayla Alexander and Felicity Tomkins, counter-tenor Austin… Audio

Finding the opera voices of tomorrow, here is RNZ Concert's recording of the first of two semi-finals for the Lexus Song Quest 2024. Soprano Madison Horman, mezzo Katie Trigg, tenor Manase Latu… Audio

Alfred Fonoti-Fuimoano (baritone), Katie Trigg (mezzo), Morgan-Andrew King (bass), Madison Horman (soprano), Manase Latu (tenor), compete for a place in the Grand Final, accompanied by pianist Terence… Audio

Austin Haynes is an opera singer who can reach one of the rarest and highest vocal ranges.  Audio

NZ Opera's new General Director, Brad Cohen, talks with Bryan Crump. Video, Audio

Deborah Wai Kapohe is both a singing teacher and one of Aotearoa’s most respected sopranos. So who better to teach Culture 101 to sing opera?   Audio