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New Zealand soprano Deborah Wai Kapohe will be a guest artist at Opera in the Garden being held at Waipu Cove on Saturday, March 22.
Since first being held in 1997, the event has hosted some of New Zealand’s finest artists including Dame Malvina Major and Maungaturoto’s own musical theatre superstar Hayden Tee.
Organisers say they are excited to see the return of the garden event, which hasn’t been held since covid.
The theme this year is a 1930s Garden Party and patrons are encouraged to dress in the style of the day.
Deborah Wai Kapohe is a Wellington-based singer who has performed in operas, musical theatre, contemporary Māori music events, arts festivals and concerts throughout New Zealand and internationally.
The programme will also include the Opera North chorus, which will sing a selection of well-known opera choruses, as well as a mixture of musical theatre and jazz. The choir will feature members of Te Kōrihi o te Tūi children’s choir and the award-winning Opera North Chamber Choir.
Conductor Emma Couper describes the repertoire as a “chocolate box” selection of songs to complement the 1930s Garden Party theme.
“Bring your hampers and champers, and enjoy the onsite coffee and food trucks, including a selection of Origin Northland’s award-winning cheeses from Belle Chèvre Creamery and their decadent Opera Cake.”
There will be an award for the most dapperly dressed 1930s ensemble.
The concert will be held at the Tahamoana Angora Goat Farm, 566 Cove Road, Waipu Cove, from 3pm to 6pm. Entry $51.48; kids free.
Tickets available at: operanorth.co.nz
