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“Exceptional production of a dark love story” – Stuff
“The two singers are nothing short of world-class ... Their chemistry is electrifying” – Flat City Field Notes
“Vivid and deeply moving from its opening bars till the passionate conclusion” – Five Lines
Following its rapturously received New Zealand premiere in 2023, New Zealand Opera and Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival present the return of the internationally acclaimed Theatre of Sound production of Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle.
This haunting reimagining transforms the Gothic classic into an intimate contemporary love story, exploring ageing, memory, and the quiet devastation of watching someone you love change. Featuring world-class international singers with the Auckland Philharmonia in an immersive festival staging, this is a powerful, emotionally charged opera experience – unmissable, moving, and unforgettable.
With Auckland Philharmonia
As part of Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival
