Review: Wexford Festival Opera

Balmy temperatures, no rain to spoil the party and a minister bearing a gift of a million euro - the omens were good at the opening night of WexfordFestival. Families out for an evening stroll mingled with opera-goers in posh frocks and tux at the hurdy-gurdies on the waterfront and local troubadours on guitar and keyboards warmed up the crowd before the opening fireworks lit up the clear skies.

Cathy Desmond reviews the opening few days of Wexford Festival Opera

Cast of 'L'oracolo' by Leoni at Wexford Festival Opera