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Southern Opera is committed to presenting a world-class mainstream opera production once a year. Later in 2008 this will be Verdi’s IL TROVATORE which will enjoy a five-performance season in September/October in Christchurch before featuring in the Otago Festival of the Arts in Dunedin on 11th October.

In addition, the company will present one smaller “chamber” work each year. It will usually be a one-act work without a chorus, but featuring top quality artists and production values.

In early 2009 this will be Puccini's one act opera 'Gianni Schicchi' which will be performed in Christchurch and will tour to venues in the South Island.

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What's On

Current Production

IL TROVATORE

Take a gypsy, mad with vengeance, a mysterious night-time serenader, a love triangle and a case of mistaken identity; set the story to music of beauty, power and familiarity and you have Verdi's towering opera, IL TROVATORE.

Future Production

Solid Energy Ensemble of Southern Opera

LOVE, LIFE & LAUGHTER 15 Exceptional Voices, One Amazing Evening. Don't miss this stunning concert experience featuring Puccini, Verdi, Lloyd Webber and much more.