Maritana. Libretto by Edward Fitzball; music by William Vincent Wallace. (Leech Lyric Choir and Concert Orchestra). His Majesty’s Theatre, Dunedin, Aug. 27, 1929.
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Carmen. Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halevy; music by Georges Bizet. (New Zealand Broadcasting Service in conjunction with The Otago Centennial Association). His Majesty’s Theatre, Dunedin, May 27-June 12, 1948.
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Formed in 1954, The New Zealand Opera Company was the first attempt at a national opera company and employed professional New Zealand artists. It began with small-scale productions before undertaking ambitious touring shows. The Company ceased in 1971, and was followed by the National Opera of New Zealand (1979-1982) and from 2000, New Zealand Opera, which continues to perform today.
Tosca. Libretto by Luigi Illica and Guiseppe Giacosa; music by Giacomo Puccini. (New Zealand Opera Company). 1961.
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Die Fledermaus. Libretto by Karl Haffner and Richard Genee; music by Johann Strauss. (New Zealand Opera Company). 1967.
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