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Irish National Opera’s Bartered Bride shines

Amy Ní Fhearraigh (Mařenka), Egor Zhuravskii (Jeník) and John Molloy (Kecal) © Pato Cassinoni
A tiny stage and five musicians prove no obstacle to Irish National Opera’s lively, witty Bartered Bride, where sharp casting and clever direction turn modest means into genuine delight.
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Terrifically strong principals in Irish National Opera’s Rigoletto

Soraya Mafi (Gilda) and Michael Chioldi (Rigoletto) © Patrick Redmond
Michael Chioldi, Soraya Mafi and Bekhzod Davronov shine in Julien Chavez’ energetic production in Dublin’s Bord Gais Theatre. 
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A resonant Fidelio from Irish National Opera

Under director Annabelle Comyn’s modern setting, we have a moving, convincing Fidelio to resonate with our current age.  
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Longborough's new Vixen a cunning, charming success

Janáček's woodland fairy tale proved a superb ensemble choice for the festival's Emerging Artists program.
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