An effervescent spectacle of astonishing bel canto singing, exhilarating music, and a healthy dose of satire is set to delight audiences in a new production from NZ Opera.
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Your guide to what to do this weekend in Auckland, and what to plan ahead for. Classical music fans with Saturday evening open should promptly secure tickets.