Opera North - Whangarei NZ

Opera North - Whangarei NZ Based in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand, Opera North was founded in 1996 by acclaimed opera singer and musical director Joan Kennaway QSM.

Based in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand, Opera North was founded in 1996 by acclaimed opera singer and musical director Joan Kennaway QSM and her equally well known and esteemed husband Richard Kennaway QSM. Accompanists Margie Paul and Lachie Mclean were also an intrinsic part of the original team which lead a group of around 45 singers. Ju-An Kim featured as an accompanist in 2010 and 2011 an

d in 2012, following Margie’s retirement, Clare Henderson joined the team as a valued permanent accompanist. Opera North was established as a voluntary organisation dedicated to providing opportunities for its members and the community to enjoy the beauty of singing. The scope of these singing activities spans classical opera through to popular musical theatre. Structured as a Charitable Entity, Opera North is managed by a committee which is responsible for the financial and organisational management of the organisation. Within its objectives it seeks sponsorship to defray costs, enable ticket prices to be kept to a minimum and meet its commitment to donate any surplus funds to local charities. Since its inception, Opera North has had a strong community focus with members participating in many local concerts and over the years it has built up a very loyal following for its two major concerts - Opera in the Garden & Showcase.

And we're off! Rehearsals have begun for our fabulous mid-winter 'not opera' concert! Outstanding local singers, sump...
05/05/2026

And we're off! Rehearsals have begun for our fabulous mid-winter 'not opera' concert! Outstanding local singers, sumptuous platters and Hunters mirumiru make for a glamorous Matariki night out!

Echoes and Embers Opera North, Take a break from winter with this sumptuous event! Opera North's annual ..., Forum North, Whangārei, Northland, 8 July 202

05/04/2026
Did you know that one of our Sponsorship Heroes is Lin Norris - Bayleys Country! Every year, without fail, Lin sponsors...
23/03/2026

Did you know that one of our Sponsorship Heroes is Lin Norris - Bayleys Country! Every year, without fail, Lin sponsors a gazebo and supports his daughter onstage, we think Lin is possibly one of the foundation sponsors!

We think he's great - if you need real estate support - go to Lin Norris first!

Looking to buy or sell in Whangārei? Lin Norris is your local Bayleys real estate expert, offering personalised service and proven results. Contact Lin Norris.

21/03/2026

Ever wondered what Opera in the garden is like? This is a great audience video, thanks Te Korihi o te Tūī - Children's Choir! And thankyou so much for coming to share your beautiful young voices with us. The grounds are magical, and huge, and you can find a quiet spot somewhere, that suits you! The views are epic, and the music ranges from opera, to musical theatre, to contemporary (choral of course!). It's worth the drive

What a magic day Opera in the Garden 2026 was! And the weather! Thankyou weathergods! We'd love any pics you took, th...
21/03/2026

What a magic day Opera in the Garden 2026 was! And the weather! Thankyou weathergods! We'd love any pics you took, that you'd like to share, PM them to us or Maria Satterfield and we'll get them up on the site :-) Like this one from Vince Cocurullo, thanks Vince!

- On Earth as it is in Heaven with Naotake Fukuoka conducting

March really is a great time for events! You could probably make Artbeat in the morning, Opera in the Garden in the A...
18/03/2026

March really is a great time for events! You could probably make Artbeat in the morning, Opera in the Garden in the Afternoon, and swing into Relay for life in the evening if you were REALLY committed!

ArtBeat, Opera in the Garden, Relay for Life make for Northland creative weekend bonanza.

We're excited to sing with Alfred Fuimaono and Ridge Ponini at Classics this week! Saturday evening, at Tahamoana Farm,...
09/11/2025

We're excited to sing with Alfred Fuimaono and Ridge Ponini at Classics this week! Saturday evening, at Tahamoana Farm, bring a blanket and indulge yourself with a picnic or delicacies from the food stalls!

Classics, the brainchild of Debi and Dave at Tahamoana, supports young aspiriing singers and musicians by bringing them together with the rising stars of the New Zealand Opera scene! It's a magical event, (but don't forget your insect repellent!)

BOOK NOW! https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/classics-at-the-cove-2025/whangarei

Our three conductors, Emma Couper, Sarah Whittles and Maria Satterfield have just had a super time in Wellington at the ...
02/10/2025

Our three conductors, Emma Couper, Sarah Whittles and Maria Satterfield have just had a super time in Wellington at the New Zealand Choral Federation's Choral Connect conducting conference. Sarah's delightful insights shared here:

Choral Connect '25 was a source of inspiration and invigoration for the more than 90 delegates who attended.

It was thrilling to watch the very first Joan Kennaway Aria contest in Whangārei this weekend! Our congratulations to a...
21/09/2025

It was thrilling to watch the very first Joan Kennaway Aria contest in Whangārei this weekend! Our congratulations to all the competitors, we can't wait to see you again!

Joan Kennaway Aria Contestants with Rick Kennaway & Adjudicator Rachel Fuller
Scott Bezett, Alfred Fonoti-Fuimaono, Rick Kennaway, Sarah Mileham (1st), Holly Evans (2nd), Jack Doyle (3rd), Rachel Fuller (Adjudicator), Alanah Jones, Ivan Zhang, Liana Cullen, Emer Lea

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