Bizet

Performed by Natasha Wilson (sop), Somi Kim (piano). Recorded at the Auckland Opera Studio's Gala Concert in the Auckland Concert Chamber, 2 August 2020. Audio

Performed by Amitai Pati (ten), Benson Wilson (bar), Somi Kim (piano). Recorded at the Auckland Opera Studio's Gala Concert in the Auckland Concert Chamber, 2 August 2020. Audio

Performed by Manase Latu (ten), Somi Kim (piano). Recorded at the Auckland Opera Studio's Gala Concert in the Auckland Concert Chamber, 2 August 2020. Audio

Performed by New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich Audio

Bizet’s masterpiece of the gypsy seductress who lives by her own rules has had an impact far beyond the opera house.

Bizet transports us to Ceylon, where two devoted friends find themselves in love with the same woman, an entrancingly beautiful priestess, Leïla.

One of the top ten operas of all time, Bizet's Carmen is full of memorable melodies. Video

Georgian mezzo-soprano Nino Surguladze is in New Zealand to play the lead role in NZ Opera's season of Carmen - it's Bizet's tale with a feminist twist. While Nino's here, she doing a bit for Tbilisi… Audio

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra plays a concert of French music featuring star harpsichord player, Mahan Esfahani performing the Concerto Champêtre by Francis Poulenc. Recorded as part of APO 2017… Audio

Frances Moore explores relationships between Bizet, Carmen and Nietzsche. Audio

Performed by Vesa-Matti Leppänen, violin, and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Soloists. Audio

Elric Hooper and Des Wilson take us through the story and music of Bizet's classic opera. Video, Audio