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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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