(Photo: Maria Albrechtsen Mortensen) The revival of interest in Vivaldi has seen numerous performances of his operas over recent years, of which his 1735 work, “Griselda,” has proven particularly popular. Reading through the libretto, however, may leave the reader slightly perplexed as to why a work with such an absurd plot, with little in the way of dramatic integrity and {…}
(Photo: Patrick Redmond) The Irish National Opera continues to develop apace. Having been going for less than two years, the company has managed to produce a diverse range of operas that is able to shame more established companies. It could have been excused for playing safe in sticking with popular operas, but it has done no such thing: yes, it {…}
In October, Tom Creed will direct a new production of Vivaldi’s “Griselda” at the Irish National Opera, marking the first-ever Irish performance of any of the operas written by Antonio Vivaldi. In a press statement, conductor Peter Whelan said, “We are very excited to present the first Vivaldi opera to be performed in Ireland. ‘Griselda’ is one of Vivaldi’s greatest masterpieces: {…}