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Prokofiev’s The Gambler: an inevitable musical descent into obsession
Prokofiev’s propulsive score and Igor Onishchenko’s compelling Alexei drive this unsettling portrait of gambling obsession, despite some disappointing staging at Wexford Festival Opera.
Rossini’s youthful opera gets the laughs rolling in Wexford
A frothy confection of fiendish patter, farcical misunderstandings and spirited performances reveals the youthful Rossini already in command of comic opera.
Mascagni’s Iris blooms afresh in Wexford
Wexford gives Mascagni’s neglected Iris a compelling new lease of life, with sensitive direction, outstanding singing and a hauntingly beautiful, redemptive conclusion.
Delius’ The Magic Fountain disappoints at Wexford
Frederick Delius' gigantic score is worth a listen but Christopher Luscombe doesn’t circumvent the problems of directing this opera in 2025.
Handel’s Deidamia a triumph for Wexford Festival Opera
A rare opportunity to see Handel’s final operatic work, Deidamia, conducted – and staged – by George Petrou at Wexford Festival Opera.
Spanish Civil War Trouvère opens Wexford Festival Opera
The 74th Wexford Opera Festival opens with the French revision of Il trovatore that Verdi reforged for the Paris Opera.
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Rossini: L'equivoco stravagante
Riccardo Bisatti; Max Hoehn; Wexford Festival Opera; Darko Petrovic; Massimo Carlotto; Daniele Naldi; Orchestra of Wexford Festival Opera
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Mascagni: Iris
Francesco Cilluffo; Rosetta Cucchi; Wexford Festival Opera; Tiziano Santi; Claudia Pernigotti; Daniele Naldi; Orchestra of Wexford Festival Opera