Gore and psychotic desire: INO stages a magnificent Salome

Sinéad Campbell-Wallace

Tómas Tómasson (Jochanaan) and Sinéad Campbell-Wallace (Salome)

Sinéad Campbell-Wallace (Salome), Imelda Drumm (Herodias) and ensemble

Sinéad Campbell-Wallace (Saome) and Tómas Tómasson (Jochanaan)

Salome final scene

Von Andrew Larkin, 13 März 2024

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“Strauss’ score still fascinates with its glittering, sensual harmonies”

Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin, am 12 März 2024

Strauss R., Salome

Irish National Opera

Fergus Sheil, Musikalische Leitung

Bruno Ravella, Regie

Leslie Travers, Bühnenbild, Kostüme

Ciaran Bagnall, Licht

Irish National Opera Orchestra

Sinéad Campbell Wallace, Salome

Vincent Wolfsteiner, Herodes

Imelda Drumm, Herodias

Tómas Tómasson, Jochanaan

Alexander McKissick, Narraboth

Doreen Curran, Herodias' Page

Wyn Pencarreg, Erster Nazarener

Eoin Foran, Zweiter Nazarener

Julian Close, Erster Soldat

Lukas Jakobski, Zweiter Soldat

Christopher Bowen, Erster Jude

Andrew Masterson, Zweiter Jude

William Pearson, Dritter Jude

Aaron O'Hare, Vierter Jude

Eoghan Desmond, Fünfter Jude

Kevin Neville, Cappadocian

Leanne Fitzgerald, A slave

Liz Roche, Choreographie

Irish National Opera’s new Rusalka intrigues more than it convinces

Andrew Larkin, 22nd March

Netia Jones’ modern reimagining intrigues more than it convinces, but still makes a strong case for Dvořák’s dark fairy tale.

***11

Irish National Opera’s Bartered Bride shines

Andrew Larkin, 22nd November

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.

****1

A rollicking Wild West Elisir in Dublin that hits all the right notes

Andrew Larkin, 27th May

Donizetti heads West in Cal McCrystal's riotous, laugh-out-loud L'elisir d’amore, where dazzling singing meets cowboy capers in a gloriously zany production for Irish National Opera.

*****

Charting new waters: Flying Dutchman brings Wagner back to Ireland

Andrew Larkin, 23rd March

Ireland’s first Wagner opera in over a decade dazzles with a captivating production by Rachael Hewer for Irish National Opera.

****1

Terrifically strong principals in Irish National Opera’s Rigoletto

Andrew Larkin, 1st December

Michael Chioldi, Soraya Mafi and Bekhzod Davronov shine in Julien Chavez’ energetic production in Dublin’s Bord Gais Theatre.

****1

Strong voices shine amidst Fuchs' superficially garish Traviata

Andrew Larkin, 21st May

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.

***11

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Andrew Larkin

Andrew Larkin is a pianist, composer and teacher from Dublin. Educated at Dublin and at Cambridge, he has performed all around Europe and Mexico. He currently teaches piano and composition in Dublin.

Gore and psychotic desire: Irish National Opera stages a magnificent Salome