Powerful Opera North performance to light up stage in Whangārei this weekend 13 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM 5 minutes to read Opera North's accomplished pianist Mirabella Uphoff, 16, will be performing in this weekend's Silver Linings show. Photo / Tracey Morris Photography Opera North's accomplished pianist Mirabella Uphoff, 16, will be performing in this weekend's Silver Linings show. Photo / Tracey Morris Photography Reporter for the Northern Advocate [email protected] Opera North is set to celebrate 25 years' existence this weekend with a powerful performance involving electric guitar and soprano simultaneously. In addition, a folk song will be performed in te reo. "Silver Linings" is a 90-minute presentation telling the story of Opera North over its quarter-century as the beating heart of Northland's musical cultural community.