Wexford Festival Opera 2021 Review: Edmea

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(Photo: Clive Barda) The theme of this year’s Wexford Festival Opera is “Shakespeare in the Heart,” a title that allows for a wide interpretation. Of the three main operas only one is actually based on a Shakespeare play, Karl Goldmarks’ “Ein Wintermärchen,” which is a representation of “A Winter’s Tale,” although the Wexford Factory is also presenting a production of {…}

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Festival Diary 2021: Wexford Festival Opera, Day 3

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Today was the last of my three day trip to the Wexford Festival Opera, and what journey it was! Every day from mid-morning to late evening was a non-stop series of events, with barely time for a coffee or a bite to eat. My morning started with a meeting with the young Irish soprano Jade Phoenix who agreed to what {…}

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Festival Diary 2021: Wexford Festival Opera, Day 2

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Following on from last evening’s wonderful production of “Edmea” come psychological thriller, in which the heroine disappeared into the nether regions of her own subconscious, the festival continued with its second opera production – Ambroise Thomas’ “Le Songe d’un nuit d’été,” starring Armenian mezzo Hasmik Torosyan, with a stunning coloratura, as Elizabeth I, French tenor Sébastién Guèze as Shakespeare and {…}

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Festival Diary 2021: Wexford Festival Opera, Day 1

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It has been two years, but the Wexford Festival Opera is back. If anything, the town seems more lively and colorful than I remember, and there is a definite buzz in the air. Although this is artistic director Rosetta Cucchi’s second year in charge, this will be the first opportunity for audiences to see her ideas at work, her inaugural {…}

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Q & A: Valentina Mastrangelo on her Upcoming Debut at Wexford Festival Opera & Working With Graham Vick

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(Photo: Marina Andrenucci) With Wexford Festival Opera about to start its 70th season, OperaWire thought it would be a good opportunity to interview one of this year’s star singers. Fortunately, we were able to catch up with the Italian soprano Valentina Mastrangelo the day before she flew to Ireland to start rehearsals. She will be appearing in the role Olivia {…}

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Eleonora Buratto, Mariangela Sicilia, Angela Meade & Ermonela Jaho Headline Wexford Festival Opera’s 70th Anniversary Initiatives

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Wexford Festival Opera has announced plans to continue its 70th anniversary season in a number of unique ways. In addition to its traditional festival, the organization will present several unique initiatives including W4WOMEN project which will include “Four Ambassadors” headlined by Eleonora Buratto, Mariangela Sicilia, Angela Meade and Ermonela Jaho. All four sopranos started their careers at Wexford and they will help {…}

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Randall Shannon Named Executive Director of Wexford Festival Opera

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Wexford Festival Trust has announced the appointment of Randall Shannon as their new Executive Director of Wexford Festival Opera. The decision, made on September 9, 2021, comes following an international recruitment campaign. Shannon started his career as orchestral musician in London before going into administration; he has served Chief Executive positions with companies such as the Irish Chamber Orchestra, Opera {…}

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Angela Meade, Anne Sophie Duprels Headline Wexford Festival Opera 2021 Season

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(Credit: Fay Fox) Wexford Festival Opera has announced that it will present its 70th anniversary festival this October. The showcase, which will take place between Oct. 19-31, will feature live audiences at a reduced capacity. The company will also present performances online for those unable to attend the live showcases. Operas Productions The company will showcase several live opera productions, {…}

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Wexford Festival Opera Announces Interim CEO

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Opera and arts administrator Randall Shannon has been appointed interim CEO of the Wexford Festival Opera. The festival announced that earlier this year Wexford Festival Trust confirmed that David McLoughlin, its long-serving Chief Executive, had decided to leave the organization after 13 years in the role. Shannon was appointed as an interim while the board recruits a new CEO to {…}

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Wexford Festival Opera 2021 Review: Edmea

Festival Diary 2021: Wexford Festival Opera, Day 3

Festival Diary 2021: Wexford Festival Opera, Day 2

Festival Diary 2021: Wexford Festival Opera, Day 1

Q & A: Valentina Mastrangelo on her Upcoming Debut at Wexford Festival Opera & Working With Graham Vick

Eleonora Buratto, Mariangela Sicilia, Angela Meade & Ermonela Jaho Headline Wexford Festival Opera’s 70th Anniversary Initiatives

Randall Shannon Named Executive Director of Wexford Festival Opera

Angela Meade, Anne Sophie Duprels Headline Wexford Festival Opera 2021 Season

Wexford Festival Opera Announces Interim CEO