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 Some of the Tutors at the New Zealand Opera School - L to R Flavio Villani, Kararina Walker, Sara Brodie, Paul Farrington, Margaret Medlyn, Richard Greager and Barry Mora
 

Tutors and Coaches

The Opera School invites world class Tutors and Coaches from around the world


Voice and Vocal Tutors

  • Prof Paul Farrington - United Kingdom - Vocal Consultant - one of the most sought after international vocal experts
  • Margaret Medlyn - Wellington - Vocal Coach - New Zealand's top performing dramatic soprano
  • Barry Mora - Auckland - Vocal Coach - specialist in German repertoire
  • Richard Greager - Wellington - Vocal Coach - specialist in interpretation and characterisation

Acting and Movement Specialist

  • Sara Brodie - Otaki - Stagecraft Coach - Independent Stage Director
  • Kararaina Walker - Tauranga - Assistant Stagecraft Coach

Italian Language Coaches

Vocal Coaches and Repetiteurs

  • Bruce Greenfield - Wellington - Pianist / Vocal Coach
  • Iola Shelley - Christchurch - Pianist / Vocal Coach
  • Greg Neil - Hamilton - Pianist / Vocal Coach
  • David Kelly - Auckland - Pianist / Vocal Coach
  • Mark Dorrell - Wellington - Pianist / Vocal Coach
  • Travis Baker - Melbourne / United Kingdom - Pianist / Conductor / Choral

Intern Pianists

  • Somi Kim - Auckland - Intern Pianist
  • Grace Francis - Auckland - Intern Pianist

Organist

Guest Opera Conductor

  • Michael Vinten - Wellington - Associate Conductor and Chorus Master of the NBR New Zealand Opera; Chapman Tripp Opera Chorus

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