Note Bene: Carmen

• Date: 13/09/2026 13:00 - 15:00
• Location: The Auditorium, Samuel Marsden Collegiate, Marsden Avenue, Karori
• Tickets: $50/45

Nota Bene proudly presents Bizet’s Carmen this September alongside acclaimed soloists Kristin Darragh (Carmen), James Benjamin Rodgers (Don José), Emma Pearson (Micaëla), Joel Amosa (Escamillo) and the young voices of Samuel Marsden’s Altissime choir. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with bold music, vivid storytelling, and the passion and energy that have made Carmen one of the world’s most loved operatic masterpieces.

This intimate semi-staged production with stage direction by Jacqueline Coats and musical direction by Robert Tucker, uses piano, piano accordion and percussion to bring Bizet’s powerful score to life. From stirring choruses to some of opera’s most recognisable melodies, audiences will be swept into a story of love, freedom, jealousy, and fate.

Whether you are a long-time opera enthusiast or experiencing Carmen for the first time, this accessible and engaging abridged production is not to be missed.