Tauranga Opera Forum presents regular DVD screenings of your favourite operas.
This month: Henry VIII
Our chosen production of HENRY VIII is from Theatre Imperial de Comiegne 2003, with Philippe Rouillon, Michelle Command, Lucille Vignon, and Alain Gabriel.
Henry VIII is an opera in four acts by Camille Saint-Saëns.
The action covers the period in Henry VIII’s life when the king was attempting to divorce Queen Catherine of Aragon in favour of marrying Anne Boleyn, a move rejected by the Church.
In an effort to evoke the historical context, Saint-Saëns researched English music from the period and incorporated several English, Scottish, and Irish folk melodies into his score, as well as an air by William Byrd, contained in the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book.
Screening time is 200 minutes, with a 15 minute intermission part way through.
Tickets ($20) for the screening may be purchased from:
- Bureta Pharmacy, 76 Bureta Road
- House of Travel, cnr Willow & Spring Streets
- ONLINE at 38-9019-0116100-00 with
- the Particulars – your name
- the Code – HENRY
- the Reference – your phone number
Tickets include entry to the event, a preliminary glass of wine, & delicious finger foods.
Masks should be worn as per usual and sensible social distancing maintained.
Drinks and canapés will again be served. After you have had your tickets sorted at the door:
- Collect your drinks
- At the next table we will have the canapés and you will be served with tongs onto a small plate.
- Move away from the serving tables and enjoy at your leisure.
When: April 14th @ 5.30pm
Where: Tauranga Boys College
For further details:
Phone: John 027 284 9738 or
Email: tof.scholarships@xtra.co.nz
