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Britten in the Rain: a Dream that charms in parts but lacks cohesion
Rain cannot wash away the charm of Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Lismore Castle, a visually clever, if uneven, outdoor staging with moments of real enchantment.
Jörg Widmann leads the Irish Chamber Orchestra in an eclectic program
Soprano Claron McFadden's pellucid voice tremendously contributed to the structural and sonic richness of Widmann's Versuch über die Fuge.
Zehetmair and the ICO shine in Britten and Beethoven at Kilkenny
Violist Ruth Killius did double duty as page turner and violist with violinist husband Zehetmair in knockout Britten.
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.
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.