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Northern Ireland Opera presents George Bizet’s Carmen Directed by Cameron Menzies Music Director – Greg Arrowsmith Featuring the Northern Ireland Opera Chorus and the Orchestra of Northern Ireland Opera 12, 15, 17, 19 September 2026 – for more information and booking click here Artistic Milestone: This striking new production marks Northern Ireland Opera’s first-ever staging … Read more
United Kingdom Beijing to Belfast: Connections Through Culture: Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble (Aisling Agnew [flute/piccolo], Sarah Watts [clarinet/bass clarinet], Marie Schreer [violin], David McCann [cello], Daniel Browell [piano]), Paul McCusker (conductor). Harty Room, Queen’s University, Belfast, 30.5.2026. (RB)
United Kingdom Puccini, La bohème: Soloists, Northern Ireland Opera Chorus / Bryan Evans (music director and piano). Carlisle Memorial Church, Belfast, 16.5.2026. (RB)
Robert Beattie learns about the exciting collaboration between Northern Ireland Opera and Diva Opera
Northern Ireland Opera and Diva Opera have joined forces and will jointly present a new production of Puccini’s La bohème in Belfast later this month. I spoke to the respective directors of both companies, Cameron Menzies and Anne Marabini Young about this production. I also spoke to soprano Mary McCabe about the vocal and dramatic challenges of singing Mimì in the production.
United Kingdom Young Artist Recital/International Women’s Day: Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble (Aisling Agnew [flute], William Curran [clarinet], Ciaran McCabe [violin], David McCann [cello], Daniel Browell [piano]), Charlie Shortt (percussion) /Paul McCusker (conductor). Harty Room, Queen’s University, Belfast 8.3.2026. (RB)
United Kingdom Boulez: Anthems and Dialogues: Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble (Aisling Agnew [flute], Sarah Watts [clarinet], Darragh Morgan [violin], David McCann [cello], Daniel Browell [piano]), Xenia Pestova Bennett (magnetic resonator piano), Peter O’Doherty (electronics). Sonic Lab, Queens University, Belfast, 19.10.2025. (RB)
United Kingdom Sondheim, Follies: Company of Follies and Orchestra of Northern Ireland Opera / Greg Arrowsmith (conductor), Grand Opera House, Belfast, 13.9.2025. (RB)
Robert Beattie previews NIO’s new production of Sondheim’s Follies
