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Auckland Opera Gala 2026 review: Soaring voices and standing ovations at Town Hall

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Uwe Grodd led the Manukau Symphony Orchestra and Auckland Opera Studio’s Opera Gala 2026 at Auckland Town Hall. Photo / TG Hamill Review by William Dart NZ Herald·  1 Jul, 2026 06:00 AM  The unbridled applause of a capacity town hall audience greeted conductor Uwe Grodd as he introduced Manukau Symphony Orchestra and Auckland Opera Studio’s […]

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An outstanding review for Verdi Meets Puccini

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William Dart’s experience of Verdi Meets Puccini THIS REVIEW BY WILLIAM DART IS MOST GRATEFULLY BORROWED FROM THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD OCTOBER 2, 2024.  Auckland Opera Studio’s Verdi Meets Puccini was the classy musical equivalent of a brag book, showcasing five of our finest young singers, all winners of prestigious national and international awards. The Triumphal March

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