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Today in History

1954 NZ Opera Group's first opening night

Soon to be renamed the New Zealand Opera Company, the Group performed The telephone in Wellington. The performance was also broadcast live on radio.

Image: detail from poster for Giancarlo Menotti’s The telephone (Indonesia Opera Society)

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How to cite this page: 'NZ Opera Group's first opening night', URL: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/the-new-zealand-opera-group-has-its-first-opening-night, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 20-Dec-2012
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