Opera

Are you an opera-lover or have you never seen an opera but would like to know more about the artform?

In both cases, the Opera Study Group is for you.

Twice a month we come together and watch an opera, in whole or part. Group members take it in turns to prepare an introduction to the Opera. This will be short (5 – 10 minutes) and completely free-style. The introduction could focus on whatever the member preparing it likes, such as the history and time of writing, musical aspects, the libretto (storyline), something about the performance or the singers. Then we watch the opera and have a chat at the end. Some operas may need to be covered over two sessions.

Convenor: Wim Oosterhoff
Em: wim@sound-advice.co.nz
Timing: 9:30am to 11:30am, 2nd and 4th Friday.
First meeting in 2026 is Friday 13 February.
Location: Plateau Centre – Pukeko St, Parkwood Village

Update from Wim – 15 May 2026
The next opera we will watch is Simon Boccanegra by Guiseppe Verdi. We will watch it over two sessions, so we will have some time for a coffee afterwards.
The first half will be screened on Friday, 22 May at 9:30am in the Plateau Centre at Parkwood. Please contact Wim Oosterhoff –  – or just come along! The hall is kindly provided by Parkwood and no contribution towards any costs is required.

You need to be a financial member of U3A to participate in an Interest Group. Please wear your badge when you attend a group meeting.

If you would like to join this Interest Group you should contact the Convenor directly – details above. They can tell you immediately if there are vacancies or if the group has a waiting list. If you use the Apply to join this Group button then we will forward your request to the Convenor who will then contact you in due course.

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