Christchurch Symphony Orchestra & Rova Present: “Opera Gala”
May 8, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
CSO & Rova Present: Opera Gala
Friday 8 May 2026
7.30pm to 9.30pm
James Hay Theatre
Christchurch Town Hall
Dionysis Grammenos – Conductor
Te Pae Kōkako TANZOS
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra proudly presents a landmark evening in collaboration with Te Pae Kōkako TANZOS (The Aotearoa New Zealand Opera Studio), Aotearoa’s elite tertiary opera studio programme.
This unique partnership brings together the brightest voices of Aotearoa’s next generation as they launch onto the world stage – your opportunity to say, “I heard them first!”
Featuring powerful voices of Te Pae Kōkako TANZOS, this unforgettable evening will feature a curated selection of opera favourites brought to life with the grandeur of Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.
Under the baton of Greek maestro Dionysis Grammenos, this concert is a celebration of the future of opera in Aotearoa and the living legacy of Te Pae Kōkako TANZOS patron and beloved Aotearoa soprano, Dame Malvina Major.
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/cso-rova-present-opera-gala/christchurch