About Opera Hawke's Bay
Mission Statement
To create opportunities in Hawke's Bay, for professionals, amateurs and the community to work together to learn, stage, perform and enjoy Opera of the highest standard. Opera Hawke's Bay is a Charitable Trust established in 1987 for the purpose of producing quality opera in Hawke's Bay and to provide an EDUCATIONAL and CULTURAL FUNCTION in the community.
Education
To develop and nurture the talents of local and aspiring national performers by providing them with opportunities to work with professional musicians, actors, theatre craftspeople and directors. To provide Hawke's Bay and beyond with regularly staged opera. To foster and develop interest in opera in local schools. To provide assistance for talented and promising local artists by way of scholarships and performance experience.
Culture
To produce first-class semi-professional opera in Hawke's Bay and to promote concerts and other functions which will heighten the cultural climate of Hawke's Bay. To provide employment opportunities for professional artists which help retain their presence in this country for the cultural benefit of the community and to attract overseas artists, including expatriate New Zealanders, to perform here.
If you would like to support Opera Hawke's Bay you can do so by joining as a member or by sponsoring us.
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