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Tosca performance. This production by NZ Opera was proudly supported by The Canterbury Opera Foundation.
Tosca

This production by NZ Opera was proudly supported by The Canterbury Opera Foundation.

Photo credit: Neil Mackenzie

The Canterbury Opera Foundation

The foundation was established in 2001 to promote opera in Canterbury, whilst supporting emerging artists to develop their craft.

About the foundation

About the Foundation - Count Almaviva (John Tessier) and Figaro (Morgan Pearse) from The Barber of Seville

Count Almaviva (John Tessier) and Figaro (Morgan Pearse) from The Barber of Seville

Our Supporters

Who we support

Our Supporters - Richard Burtt & Norman Engel
Supporting up and coming performers

Richard Burtt & Norman Engel

Sharolyn Kimmorley AM coaching Amina Edris

Teddy Tahu Rhodes - Mentor, coach and performer. We are honoured to have Teddy as our patron.

"The Canterbury Opera Foundation gave me the support, opportunity and encouragement I needed to give me a very strong start on the road to where I am today."

Teddy Tahu Rhodes – Our Patron

Our Supporters

As a registered charity, the support of our generous corporate partners and benefactors enables the foundation to grow, ensuring financial resources are available to protect and develop the future of opera in Canterbury.

PRINCIPAL CORPORATE SPONSOR

PRINCIPAL BENEFACTOR

Thank you ANZ Private - Our Principal Corporate Sponsor
The Elizabeth Ball Charitable Trust logo. Proudly our Principal Benefactor

CORPORATE SPONSOR

Corporate Sponsor: Simpson Grierson
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