Dame Malvina Major presents A Night at the Opera at the BNZ Theatre.

Join us for a landmark gala event and an unforgettable evening of opera.

A Night at the Opera brings together some of New Zealand’s finest opera talent for a special gala performance with the Opus Orchestra.

The evening blends personal storytelling from Dame Malvina Major’s remarkable career with live performances from leading and emerging artists.

Prepare for a truly magical evening like no other, where music, story, and performance meet

Featuring:

Dame Malvina Major
Tenor Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono
Soprano Madeleine Pierard
Graduates of Te Pae Kōkako TANZOS and guest artists

 VIP Package 

Enjoy premium seating, then join Dame Malvina Major and the stars of the show after the event for an exclusive meet-and-greet at the theatre with light refreshments.

Te Pae Kōkako – The Aotearoa New Zealand Opera Studio (TANZOS), based at the University of Waikato, is the perch (‘pae’) where Aotearoa’s opera voices gather strength before taking flight. Established in 2023 at the invitation of Dame Malvina Major, the programme is internationally recognised, developing singers for global opera careers.

Click here for more information about TANZOS.

Proceeds from the event are planned to support earthquake-strengthening work at Waikato Cathedral Church of St Peter, including the development of the Dame Malvina Major Music Centre.

Click here for more information about St Peter’s.