My sixth and final day here in Wexford, and there is no let up; events and interviews continue apace. Today stated with a lively and interesting interview with the star of Rossini’s “Adina,” mezzo soprano, Rachel Kelly. She talked about her time here in Wexford and why the festival is so very special to her. There was just time for {…}

(Photo: Zbychu Novak) The sun returned and was shining brightly on Wexford town for what was a more relaxing day, and a chance to write up a few performance reviews from the festival. First off, however, I took a stroll around the town, and found the house of the mother of Thomas Moore, whose poetic romance “Lalla Roohk” is the {…}

(Photo: Michele Monasta) The grey skies were still hanging over Wexford, but the festival was still in full swing and brightening up the town. The coffee shops and eateries were all buzzing and the day yet again promised to be an interesting one. It, of course, did not disappoint, but the first concert of the day came as a bit {…}

Just arrived in Wexford for its annual festival, which will in fact be the final year for its Artistic Director, David Agler. Unfortunately, at first glance at least, it does not appear to be the most imaginative program, with both Vivaldi’s “Dorilla in Tempe,” and Rossini’s “Adina” having already received production premiere’s in the past 18 months in Venice and {…}