MODERN TAKE ON MOZART’S PLAYFUL MASTERPIECE COMING TO A CENTRE NEAR YOU

A powerhouse cast of New Zealand and international opera singers will bring to life one of Mozart's most popular and frequently performed comic operas, across New Zealand this winter. NZ Opera’s lush new production of Così Fan Tutte explores love, relationships and desire through a contemporary lens.

Così fan tutte - the final collaboration between genius composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and party-boy-turned-poet Lorenzo da Ponte - premiered in

Vienna in 1790 and has been a staple of the operatic canon ever since. The music is renowned for its exquisite beauty and dexterity, and the themes of love, trust and betrayal have been resonating with audiences for centuries.

The opera tells the story of two young couples who are confident that their partners will remain devoted to them. However, when fidelity is put to the test, gaslighting and chaos ensues and the couples are forced to confront the true nature of their relationships.

In the vocally agile and demanding role of Fiordiligi, soprano Emma Pearson (La Traviata, The Marriage of Figaro,

Lucia di Lammermoor), who wowed NZ Opera audiences in the titular role of Semele in 2020, will demonstrate her dazzling vocal prowess. She is joined by talented Polish lyric mezzo-soprano Hannah Hipp, as her sister Dorabella. Their Act 1 “Soave sia il vento” is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and poignant moments in opera, showcasing Mozart's mastery of vocal writing.

NZ Opera’s mainscale production for 2023 Così fan tutte plays:

Auckland 31 May - 4 June, Wellington 14 - 18 June and Christchurch 28 June - 2 July.

Tickets and info nzopera.com