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Surrealist and convincing: William Tell at Irish National Opera
Chavaz's post-modern mythological approach to Rossini's neglected opera Guillaume Tell pays off with some glorious singing from the principals and the INO Chorus.
An enjoyable Magic Flute from Irish National Opera
A thoroughly satisfying, entertaining production of Mozart's Die Zauberflöte from Irish National Opera. Anna Devin delivers a delightful Pamina and Nick Pritchard a convincing Tamino.
Irish National Opera's futuristic Hoffmann
Tom Creed's take on Offenbach's opéra fantastique works best in the Olympia act in this new production in Dublin.
A gripping Return of Ulysses from Opera Collective Ireland
Fine singing all round, sensitive continuo musicianship and dramatic action make for a thoroughly enjoyable Return of Ulysses by Monteverdi.
Fun and frolics at Irish National Opera's Figaro
A wonderful ful-filled caper by the Irish National Opera of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro with Erraught as Susanna and Miskelly as Cherubino really impressing.
An Irish pub setting for Acis and Galatea in Dublin
Ovid’s Metamorphosis (on which the episode of Acis and Galatea is based) set in an Irish pub? Cowboys in place of shepherds and a bartender instead of a nymph?