Photography by Jinki Cambronero

 

Our production of Così fan tutte opened in Auckland on 31 May to rave reviews. Here is some of the feedback we have received so far:

REVIEWS

“A triumvirate of creative talent guiding four outstanding voices” – NZ Arts Review

“Cosi Fan Tutte is an opera for our time“- Andrew Whiteside 

“This is not to be missed” – NZ Herald

“Hume’s direction is refreshingly uncomplicated, focusing on the emotional journeys of the principal characters, as they become more and more psychologically lost and untethered from one another through a series of estranging interactions.”- Bachtrack

“A clever, beautifully balanced confection, both crisp and sweet.”- Theatreview

“A triumph not to be missed” – Stuff 

“Brechtian director Lindy Hume’s hanging lights add altitude to the four-metre high set, over which float ten orbs with a mind of their own, creamy bonbons that change colour and elevation to tune the visual mood.”  – Theatreview 

“Emma Pearson and Hanna Hipp made for a glorious pair of sisters, both vocally and dramatically” – Bachtrack 

“The plot, worthy of a Netflix romcom, unfolds through flimsy deceptions and disguises, emotional farewells and passionate wooing, all facilitated before us by a cleverly revolving set and imaginative fast-changing lighting design.” – Five Lines 

“The cast for this production is superb, six great singers and actors in a splendidly balanced ensemble.” – Five Lines

“A wonderful performance last night. It truly was a feast for the senses” – Audience member

“A thought-provoking Cosi fan tutte from NZ Opera” – Middle C

“Directorial insight and superbly balanced singing delivered with confidence and relish” – Theatreview

“Mozart and Da Ponte’s masterpiece was strongly cast, the characters revelling in their buffo roles while also revealing human frailties.”- The Press