Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile Street, Nelson 7010
“Arie d’amore italiane” (Italian Arias of Love)
Fall in love with opera — in all its messy, glorious moods.
This concert of Italian opera arias about love journeys through romance and fiery passion, then turns into the darker corners: betrayal, jealousy, and despair. Featuring celebrated works for soprano and mezzo-soprano, you’ll hear favourites including Lascia ch’io pianga, Sposa son disprezzata, Non so più cosa faccio, Vissi d’Arte, Deh vieni non tardar, Porgi Amor and the dazzling Dopo notte — plus other beloved gems. Works by Mozart, Handel, Mascagni, Puccini and more.
An occasion of soaring melody, raw emotion, and unforgettable drama.
Barbara Ann Grant is a New Zealand mezzo-soprano known for her warm tone and expressive storytelling across opera and oratorio. Barbara Ann studied at the Wellington Conservatory of Music, and was awarded a full scholarship to the performance voice programme at Oberlin Conservatory in Oberlin, Ohio (USA). She has appeared in a wide range of operatic roles and is a frequent featured oratorio soloist with choirs around New Zealand. A passionate educator as well as performer, Barbara Ann has taught voice locally through NMIT, the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts (NCMA), Waimea College, and Nayland College.
Sponsored by Nelson Pine Industries
