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Rough magic: Halévy’s La Tempesta opens Wexford Opera Festival

Jade Phoenix (Ariele) and Nikolay Zemlianskikh (Prospero) © Clive Barda | ArenaPAL
Wexford Festival thrives on resurrecting long-forgotten operas, so is the perfect place for Halévy's take on Shakespeare, neglected for 170 years.
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Wexford revives Mercadante's Il bravo

Mercadante's score proves to be something of a missing link between bel canto and early Verdi. 
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Lessons from Europe in a fun-filled Fledermaus

Eisenstein is a Tory Minister out of his depth on a European mission. Mischief and fun galore in RCS’s well sung Die Fledermaus, a fitting tribute to Timothy Dean as he stands down as Head of Opera.
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Exhilarating Maria de Rudenz at Wexford Festival Opera

A tour de force performance of Donizetti's infrequently heard Maria de Rudenz at Wexford Festival Opera. Gilda Fiume shines brightly as the eponymous heroine amidst a stellar cast. A must see. 
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