Friday Opera – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Benjamin Britten’s acclaimed opera, based on Shakespeare’s popular comedy, spins a tale of chaos unleashed by a feud between fairy-king Oberon and his queen, Titania—where mistaken identities, magical mishaps and alarming transformations ensue. Directed by Tony Award-winner Patrick Mason, with the Irish Chamber Orchestra conducted by David Brophy, in the grounds of Lismore Castle. 🎭🏰
2025 opera performances Lismore Castle: a limited number of €50.00 Restricted View Tickets are available for purchase.
Dining:
• A Midsummer-inspired Formal Dining menu by Eunice Power (Lismore Castle). 🍽️🏰Formal Opera Dining by Eunice Power and Eamo & Ró Gourmet Table Picnics from 5.15pm. Advance booking required for all dining.
Join us from 27 May to 2 June 2025 as Blackwater Valley Opera Festival marks its 15th anniversary with BVOF Artistic Director, Dieter Kaegi’s, programme of opera, music, and cultural events set in the majestic Blackwater Valley. 🎶🏞️
OTHER FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES:
• Henry Purcell Dido and Aeneas: with mezzo-soprano Paula Murrihy and the Irish Baroque Orchestra conducted by Nicholas McGegan, at St Carthage’s Cathedral. ✨⛪
CONCERTS AT DROMORE YARD:
• When Birds Do Sing: featuring mezzo-soprano Niamh O’Sullivan. 🎵🐦
• Baroque Hits: the festival finale with mezzo-soprano Paula Murrihy and the Irish Baroque Orchestra, conducted by Nicholas McGegan. 🎻🎶
Additional Events:
Enjoy 23 events, recitals, and concerts in 12 historic venues across the Blackwater Valley. 🏛️🎼🌄 🎭 Don’t miss our free dress rehearsal performance, exclusively for schools, inspiring the next generation of opera lovers. 🎶 Proud to partner with Music Generation Waterford to deliver dynamic education programmes, nurturing young musical talent across the region.
You may also like the following events from Blackwater Valley Opera Festival:
- This Sunday, 4th May, 01:00 pm, Open Air Opera Recital - Mount Juliet Estate | Blackwater Valley Opera Festival in Kilkenny
- Next month, 27th May, 12:00 pm, BVOF 2025 Opening Ceremony - Open Air Recital in Dungarvan
- Next month, 27th May, 12:00 pm, Recital Lunch Package - The Saucy Hen, Villierstown (Blackwater Valley Opera Festival) in Waterford
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Music events in Dungarvan,
Entertainment events in Dungarvan,
Festivals in Dungarvan.
