The NBR New Zealand Opera
Encyclopedia
The NBR New Zealand Opera is New Zealand's largest professional opera
company. The company was formed in 2000 when the Wellington City Opera (1992-1999) and Auckland Opera (1970-2000) companies decided to merge into one organization for financial reasons. The company produces two fully staged operas each year during an annual season.
Opera
Opera is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting. Opera incorporates many of the elements of spoken theatre, such as acting, scenery, and costumes and sometimes includes dance...
company. The company was formed in 2000 when the Wellington City Opera (1992-1999) and Auckland Opera (1970-2000) companies decided to merge into one organization for financial reasons. The company produces two fully staged operas each year during an annual season.