Auckland Opera Studio

The Strad called it "blazing insight and dazzling virtuosity." That's Amalia Hall in five words.

Concertmaster of Orchestra Wellington, violinist of NZTrio — New Zealand's most indispensable ensemble — and one of the most sought-after soloists in the country, Amalia has performed with leading orchestras across Europe, the Americas and beyond. She made her solo debut with the Auckland Philharmonia at age nine. She hasn't stopped since.

On 28 June, she joins the Auckland Opera Studio 2026 Opera Gala at the Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall — bringing that extraordinary voice of her instrument into an evening of Carmen, Tosca, Thaïs and more, alongside the Manukau Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Choral and a cast of New Zealand's finest singers.

We are so honoured to have her with us.

🎶 Auckland Opera Studio 2026 Opera Gala
📅 Sunday 28 June · 5.00pm
📍 Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
🎟 Tickets https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/the-auckland-opera-studio-2026-opera-gala-auckland-28-06-2026/event/24006463BDB03580

A gala needs a great orchestra. We are so proud and grateful to welcome back the Manukau Symphony Orchestra and conductor Uwe Grodd.

Founded in 1993 in the heart of South Auckland, the MSO brings together professional, youth and community musicians in a spirit that is unlike any other orchestra in Aotearoa.

At the podium since day one, Uwe Grodd is a Naxos recording artist with over 80 world premiere recordings, a Cannes Classical Award winner and Professor Emeritus of the University of Auckland — one of the most respected conductors in New Zealand's musical life.

Together with Auckland Choral, they are the force that will lift this gala to something truly unforgettable. An evening of Carmen, Tosca, Thaïs and more — with a full orchestra and choir filling the Great Hall.

This is what opera is made for.
🎶 Auckland Opera Studio 2026 Opera Gala
📅 Sunday 28 June · 5.00pm
📍 Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
🎟 Tickets https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/the-auckland-opera-studio-2026-opera-gala-auckland-28-06-2026/event/24006463BDB03580

Got your tickets to the Opera Gala 2026?

The baritone voice was made for opera's greatest roles. Alfred Fuimaono was made for the baritone voice.

2024 NZ Opera Freemasons Foundation Company Artist. Winner of the Napier Aria. Performer with New Zealand Opera, the Auckland Philharmonia, Festival Opera. One of the most compelling Samoan baritones to emerge from Aotearoa in a generation.

On 28 June he takes the stage at the Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall. Full orchestra. Full cast. Full scale.

🎶 Auckland Opera Studio 2026 Opera Gala
📅 Sunday 28 June · 5.00pm
📍 Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
🎟 Tickets at the link in bio



Uwe Grodd Manukau Symphony Orchestra Auckland Choral Amalia Hall - Violinist
Felicity Tomkins Ridge Ponini Breony Bearman - Soprano

Our biggest concert of the year is almost here — and we couldn't be more excited to welcome Breony Bearman - Soprano to the stage.

Winner of the Lockwood New Zealand Aria and one of the most captivating voices in Aotearoa right now, Breony joins soprano Felicity Tomkins, tenor Ridge Ponini, baritone Alfred Fonoti-Fuimaono and violinist Amalia Hall — with the Manukau Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Choral and conductor Uwe Grodd — for a night of opera at full scale.

Carmen. Tosca. Thaïs. The Great Hall. This is the one.

🎶 Auckland Opera Studio 2026 Opera Gala
📅 Sunday 28 June · 5.00pm
📍 Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
🎟 Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/the-auckland-opera-studio-2026-opera-gala-auckland-28-06-2026/event/24006463BDB03580



Uwe Grodd Manukau Symphony Orchestra Auckland Choral Amalia Hall - Violinist Ridge Ponini Felicity Tomkins Alfred Fuimaono