(Photo: Pat Redmond) Irish National Opera continues to march forward. Although only in its fifth year, it has managed to establish itself as an innovative, forward-thinking company of high quality, which successfully mixes traditional productions with new works and modern presentation methods. Whereas many companies closed down during the COVID crisis, INO used it to showcase new short operas via {…}
The Irish National Opera has unveiled its 2022-23 season which will feature 60 performances over the course of 52 weeks. The season kicks off with a production of “Maria Stuarda.” The opera will star Tara Erraught in the title role with Anna Devin and Amy Ní Fherraigh sharing the role of Elisabetta. Other cast members include Gemma Ní Bhriain, Arthur {…}
(Photo credit: Royal Opera House, 2022) Two baroque jewels are running concurrently at the Royal Opera House: Katie Mitchell’s molten “Theodora” on the mainstage, and downstairs in the more intimate confines of the Linbury, Antonio Vivaldi’s pasticcio “Bajazet,” a co-production with Irish National Opera. And what a study in contrasts they make: upstairs, something rueful and naturalistic, whose props are {…}
The Irish National Opera has canceled some of its scheduled performances of Vivaldi’s “Bajazet” due to COVID-19. The company noted that “due to Covid-19 restrictions on theater openings, we have had to cancel the performances of ‘Bajazet’ in Letterkenny (18 Jan), Sligo (20 Jan), and Kilkenny (27 Jan). The opening night performance on 15 Jan at the Solstice Arts Centre {…}
Founded in 2018, the Irish National Opera has put itself on the map for its innovation, operatic productions, and world premieres. During the pandemic, the company was forced to halt live performances, only two years into its work. However, due to its recent founding, the organization was able to pivot to virtual performances with ease, creating such works as “20 Shots {…}
Signum Records has announced its partnership with Irish National Opera (INO), starting with the November 5, 2021 release of Gerald Barry’s “Alice’s Adventures Under Ground.” “Alice’s Adventures” was a co-production with the Royal Opera House and received its world premiere in the U.K. However, COVID forced INO to cancel its own staging. In its place, INO Signum will release the {…}
The Irish National Opera has announced its 2021-22 season which will begin with streamed performances and then continue with a return to live performances. Here is a look: Streamed Performances The company will world premiere a new film version of Peter Maxwell Davies’ chamber opera “The Lighthouse” directed by Edwina Casey presented in outdoor screenings at locations across Ireland. Brenton {…}
FEDORA has announced the launch of the nominee phase for its 2021 prizes. Jury nominees in the opera category belong to Kaija Saariaho and Sofi Oksanen’s “Innocence” in a co-production by Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, Dutch National Opera, Finnish National Opera & Ballet, Royal Opera House Covent Garden, and San Francisco Opera; Jamie Man and Peter Stamm’s “Zelle, wenn es dunkel wird” {…}
OperaVision has announced its March program celebrating musical theatre in short form. The first stream of the month will be a new choreography by Deutsche Oper am Rhein’s ballet director Demis Volpi entitled “A Simple Piece.” Streaming Date: March 5, 2021 Straus & Strauss & Co from Gärtnerplatztheater in Munich will be the second showcase of the month. The concert {…}
Irish National Opera has announced the continuation of its season with “20 Shots of Opera,” which will be filmed and made available on Dec. 17, 2020. The work features 20 compact operas from 20 Ireland-based composers including Gerald Barry, Éna Brennan, Irene Buckley, Linda Buckley, Robert Coleman, David Coonan, Alex Dowling, Peter Fahey, Michael Gallen, Andrew Hamilton, Jenn Kirby, Conor {…}
The Irish National Opera has announced its 2020-21 season. Opera Fireworks stars the singers of ABL Aviation Opera Studio 2020-21. The evening will feature four singers in arias and duets from some of the best-loved operas. Performance Dates: Nov. 17-21, 2020 Mozart’s “The Abduction from the Seraglio” will be showcased in concert performances starring Claudia Boyle, Dean Power, Sarah Power, {…}