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Strong voices shine amidst Fuchs' superficially garish Traviata
Strong vocals from the three principal singers and a sure musical direction from young conductor Farrell help offset some of the less than convincing elements to Olivia Fuchs' production.
The stars shine brightly in Northern Ireland Opera’s Tosca
In NIO's annual opera production at the Belfast Grand Opera House, Cameron Menzies directs Puccini's Tosca.
Irish National Opera's entertaining Carmen is a hit in Dublin
Paul Curran's production of Carmen is entertaining and slick, with Paula Murrihy as a feisty heroine.
Celine Byrne makes INO's Butterfly a memorable experience
Byrne is stunning in the title role while a strong cast of singers, orchestra, classic sets and dramatic acting make this a thoroughly enjoyable performance.
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.