Events – New Zealand Opera offers Simplified Chinese for Bluebeard’s Castle at Auckland Town Hall performances

An internationally acclaimed production of Bluebeard’s Castle, Bartók’s only opera, makes its Auckland debut for two performances in the Auckland Arts Festival in March. The opera will be sung in English, with Simplified Chinese subtitles available on personal devices.

Two of the classical world’s most experienced and sought-after singers, American baritone Lester Lynch and British soprano Susan Bullock, visit New Zealand for their final time with the production. Hailed as “Brilliant” and “Exceptional” by reviewers in its New Zealand debut in Wellington and Christchurch in 2023, Auckland audiences will finally have their chance to see this unmissable opera experience.

Audience members will be able to receive real-time Simplified Chinese translations directly to their personal mobile phones during the performance, by simply scanning a QR code.

The Auckland Philharmonia will be conducted by NZ Opera General Director Brad Cohen at the Auckland Town Hall for this epic, festival staging of a contemporary love story. Chinese speakers who enjoy classical music are warmly welcomed to attend.
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