Irish National Opera’s imaginative staging of the Cinderella story does justice to Rossini's vision, writes Cathy Desmond.

Niamh O’Sullivan returns to her home city for Cork Operatic Society’s anniversary concert, writes Cathy Desmond.

The case of a woman who was accused of witchcraft in Co Cork and prosecuted at a sensational trial in 1661 forms the plot of a new opera by the acclaimed avant-garde composer, Raymond Deane.

At Lismore over the next few days, Una Hunt will help to revive pieces that had fallen out of fashion, writes Cathy Desmond.

The project is expected to employ up to 3,000 people and will be the largest inner-city commercial development outside of Dublin.

Claudia Boyle is ready to take on one of the most demanding soprano roles in the world of opera, writes Cathy Desmond

Cathy Desmond reviews the opera L’Italiana in Algeri at Lismore Castle.

By Cathy Desmond

Amy Ní Fhearraigh is a Dublin-based soprano singing the role of Barbarina in Irish National Opera’s production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro.

One of the strengths of Wexford Festival Opera is the variety of events running throughout the days to entertain visitors to the seaside town.

James Joyce’s famous short works are filled with music. Alan O’Riordan meets two gallants who decided to make them into an opera.

Acclaimed contemporary Irish composer Donnacha Dennehy speaks to Cathy Desmond ahead of the world premiere of his prize-winning opera ‘The Second Violinist’.

 

It'll be a howl.

Roddy Doyle approached his translation of Mozart’s opera in a similar way to his book with the footballer, writes Alan O’Riordan

MAIREAD Buicke, star of the operatic stage and concert platform, reveals that her first ensemble experience was as a member of the Newcastle West Pipe Band. 

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WE CAN relax at last and know that spring is really here because Ellen Kent Opera arrives in Cork today with two spectacular performances at Cork Opera House — Die Fledermaus tonight, and Carmen tomorrow.

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A fuming husband, a wife with a guilty secret and a jilted lover on the verge of a nervous breakdown are the main protagonists in a pair of short operas on the theme of love and lies presented by Opera Theatre Company at the Watergate Theatre during Kilkenny Arts Festival.

Opera/Cinema at Omniplex, Mahon, Cork

As Il Divo prepare for their Cork gig, Sébastien Izambard tells Jo Kerrigan his rags to riches tale.

Soprano Kiri Te Kanawa has spoken out in support of Dundalk singer Tara Erraught after a series of reviews criticised her appearance.

Venue: Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin

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