The Opera School motto in Latin is ‘Nihil tumultus tantum opera’ which translated is ‘Minimum fuss, maximum work’ and the New Zealand Kokako is chosen for the logo because it has beautiful, clear, organ-like song. It can carry over great distances. Every Kokako population has its own distinctive song a phenomenon which many consider analogous to human dialects The New Zealand Opera School after the 2011 Chapel Service
 

Public Performances in Wanganui during the Opera School

As well as having full schedules of vocal and stage training The School also produces several public performances which not only enable the students to become more relaxed and familiar with performing in front of an audience, but also gives the public the chance to enjoy the students' talents and to observe their development.

The Masterclasses with Professor Paul Farrington also give the public an insight into the problems singers face and the way these problems are overcome.

Friday 4th January 2013
12 noon

Lunchtime concert at Heritage House, St Hill Street
Performers:- The 2012/2013 Emerging Artists from New Zealand Opera

Sunday 6th January 2013
11.30am

In Praise of Music
Chapel Service at Wanganui Collegiate School Chapel dedicated to the memory of Captain Bryan Wyness

Monday 7th January 2013
7.30pm

Ist Public Master class at Wanganui Collegiate School - Prince Edward Auditorium
with Professor Paul Farrington

Wednesday 9th January 2013
from 7pm

Evening Café performances
Various Venues in the Central City - book with and pay the restaurant

Thursday 10th January 2013
7.30pm

2nd Public Master class at Wanganui Collegiate School - Prince Edward Auditorium
with Professor Paul Farrington

Saturday 12th January 2013
7.30pm

Final Concert performance in Royal Wanganui Opera House
the Gala Evening
Sunday 13th January 2013
7.30pm		 Additional Concert at Wanganui Collegiate School - Prince Edward Auditorium

Due to external influences, this programme might be subject to change

See more details on prices and how to buy tickets on the Wanganui Opera Week website

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