New Zealand Opera School is please to announce that Della Jones (World-renowned Welsh mezzo-soprano) will be returning as one of the international singing teachers at the 2018 NZ Opera School next year. We take this opportunity to ask Della a few questions; keep reading on! Since the 2017 NZ Opera School earlier this year in January, …
We touch base with present, recent and past students and tutors of NZ Opera School, to see what they are doing now, their plans and ambitions for the future. We also talk to them about what they thought about the school and their advice for interested young singers who want to develop their skills. MADISON …
Nz opera school students & tutors – Where are they? – What they are doing? Read More »
NZ Opera School is not just a school to up-skill in the Art of Opera Singing, it is an opportunity to be part of OPERA WORLDWIDE and to meet various professionals within the Opera Community. KEEP READING!! Edward Laurenson who recently had a benefit concert, presented by Sir James Wallace, The Wallace Arts Trust and …
We are delighted to announce that world-renowned singing teachers Della Jones and César Ulloa loved being with us at the New Zealand Opera School for 2017, so have both agreed to return for 2018. Applications are now open so get in quick! Della Jones Della Jones, has had a stunning career as one of the world’s leading mezzo-sopranos, appearing …
World’s best teachers love Whanganui and coming back for 2018 School! Read More »
This year, Huka Lodge is the venue once more for a gala presentation of all the finest things in life – beautiful opera music, fine wines and superb cuisine. Jonathan Alver Master of Ceremonies for this stunning evening is Jonathan Alver, Director of the New Zealand Opera School, who has created a rich and memorable musical recital …
Opera Evening with Jonathan Alver & Pegasus Bay Wines – Huka Lodge 29 April 2017 Read More »
The guiding hand of Dame Kiri Te Kanawa has once again helped propel some of New Zealand’s most promising young singers along their international career paths. After visiting and personally teaching at the annual New Zealand Opera School last summer, Dame Kiri facilitated the attendance this January of two more world-renowned teachers, as the core …
Taranaki reporter Robin Martin takes camera and microphone behind the scenes of the 2017 NZ Opera School. Read the full story here.
Wanganui Chronicle’s Lin Ferguson is among those moved by the glowing chapel service on Sunday morning, a much-adored part of the NZ Opera School activities on the Collegiate campus. Read more on the NZ Herald website here.
Welsh opera luminary Della Jones told Radio New Zealand National’s Robin Martin of her delight at the community support for the annual NZ Opera School based in Whanganui. Students also spoke to the top-rating network radio programme about the challenges and excitement of the school, its opportunities, and the impressive tutors sponsored by the Kiri …
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The Heritage House Recital held on Wednesday 11th January 2017 in Whanganui organised by the WOW committee was a SELL-OUT event. Performed by four talented students, Eliza Boom (Whangarei), Edward Laurenson (Auckland), Frederick Jones (Wellington) and Katherine McIndoe (Wellington) and Accompanied by Sharolyn Kimmorley AM. From Left: Edward Laurenson, Katherine McIndoe, Eliza Boom and Frederick Jones …
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