Frances Moore Photo: Supplied
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra will soon be presenting the New Zealand premiere of 'Die tote Stadt' (Trans: The Dead City) a story of obsession and grief. Frances Moore is Stage Director for this 'opera in concert' performance of Erich Korngold's work.
Frances talks with Bryan Crump about what an 'opera in concert' actually is, and what her role involves.
Die tote Stadt
Saturday 8 July, 7pm, Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Giordano Bellincampi (conductor)
Paul - Aleš Briscein
Marietta/Marie - Manuela Uhl
Frank/Fritz - Richard Šveda
Brigitta - Deborah Humble
Juliette - Julie Lea Goodwin
Lucienne - Brigitte Heuser
Victorin - Oliver Sewell
Count Albert - Andrew Grenon
with The New Zealand Opera Chorus
Chorus Director - Claire Caldwell
Stage Director - Frances Moore