Operatic arias, te reo Māori and sublime vocal prowess blend together in this concert of treasured and popular waiata.

Ka ōrua mai te waiata opera, te reo Māori me ngā reo waitī i tēnei konohete e waiatahia ai ngā kura waiata e nui ana te paingia

Experience the magic of Toiere – a breathtaking musical journey that transcends tradition and language. 

Following its acclaimed debut at the Auckland Arts Festival, Toiere comes to Kerikeri, bringing a powerful fusion of cultures and sound. This extraordinary concert reimagines iconic operatic masterpieces through a unique blend of original  languages and te reo Māori, transforming familiar arias into a new, deeply affecting experience that could only come from Aotearoa.  

Beloved waiata Māori are seamlessly interwoven with timeless operatic works, creating a rich, resonant tapestry of music that celebrates both heritage and innovation. The result is a captivating performance where sublime vocal artistry meets the profound beauty and depth of te reo Māori. 

Toiere is more than a concert, it’s an unforgettable cultural experience that will stir the soul and leave a lasting impression. 

New Zealand Opera acknowledges Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival for their commitment to upholding Te Reo Māori through the development of this work, enabling the kaupapa to be shared with communities across the motu.

Mā Toiere koe e kawe ki ngā rangi o puoro hei taonga pūmau ki tō pūmahara, ā haere ake nei.

 

Ngā kaiwaiata | Singers
Katherine Winitana (soprano) Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāariki Kaiputahi
Ipu Laga’aia (tenor)
Elisha Fa’i-So’oialo (mezzo–soprano)
Joel Amosa (baritone)

Te Kaihautū | Host: Kawiti Waetford (baritone) Ngāti Hine, Ngātiwai, Ngāti Rangi, and Ngāpuhi

Pianist: Cameron Monteath

Composer & Arranger: Robert Wiremu Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Tūwharetoa

Venue: Auditorium
Doors: 6.30pm
Show: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Interval 8.30pm 

 

    


Toiere Kerikeri is supported by


       

Principal Funders of New Zealand Opera