Te Reo Aroha

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Event Te Reo Aroha
Venue New Zealand, New Zealand
First Date 1952
Dates Estimated Yes
Status Professional Training Schools/Colleges
World Premiere No
Description A Maori opera devised and presented by the Maori Student Group at Ardmore Teachers' Training College under the direction of J.L. Logan. Broadcast on 8 August 1952 on 1 YC Auckland from the Concert Chamber.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Opera
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Tiopiro Pohatu Director
Edward Baker Singer Ronganui, a Tohunga
Puti Bristowe Singer Moe, Iriwai's maid
Anita Cowell Singer Iriwai
Antony Erstich Singer Ruakirikiri
Samuel Green Singer Te Katipa
Heitia Hiha Singer Moturoa, chief of the Ruamaunga people
Tiopiro Pohatu Singer Whetumaramara
Kiwa Te Hau Singer Tangihaere
George Walford Singer Tahumoana
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 189189
Dataset Theatre Aotearoa