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SalomeIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
The INO are back on full form |
 21 Mar 24 / Opera Journal |
Imaginatively charted journey to the abyss |
| 18 Mar 24 / The Arts Desk |
Tout le monde se lève pour Oscar Wilde! |
| 17 Mar 24 / ResMusica |
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Gore and psychotic desire: Irish National Opera stages a magnificent Salome |
| 15 Mar 24 / Bachtrack |
La bohèmeIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
You have everything you expect from a Rodolfo and a Mimi in the casting of Merūnas Vitulskis and Celine Byrne |
| 7 Dec 23 / Opera Journal |
A magnificent Bohème at Irish National Opera |
| 23 Nov 23 / Bachtrack |
FaustIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
The INO Faust has a very distinctive look and feel |
| 12 Oct 23 / Opera Journal |
Irish National Opera serves up a terrifically entertaining Faust |
| 4 Oct 23 / Bachtrack |
A wonderful night’s opera |
| 3 Oct 23 / No More Workhorse |
Così fan tutteIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
There was certainly plenty to enjoy in the delivery of the singing performances |
| 1 Jun 23 / Opera Journal |
A feminist makeover for Così fan tutte at Irish National Opera |
| 25 May 23 / Bachtrack |
WertherIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Italian tenor Cataldo makes a big splash in title role |
| 12 May 23 / OperaWire |
Irish National Opera’s touring production of Werther impresses in Dundalk |
| 9 May 23 / Seen and Heard |
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Q & A: Niamh O’Sullivan
Niamh O’Sullivan on her role debut as Charlotte in Irish National Opera’s production Of ‘Werther’.
Niamh O’Sullivan on her role debut as Charlotte in Irish National Opera’s production Of ‘Werther’.
Der RosenkavalierIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Vienne à Dublin: le splendide Chevalier à la rose de l’Irish National Opera |
| 14 Mar 23 / ResMusica |
Least Like the OtherThe Royal OperaIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 8 | |
An unflinching account of crisis and cruelty from Brian Irvine and Netia Jones |
| 28 Jan 23 / OperaWire |
The sad fate of Rosemary Kennedy is strikingly told by Irish National Opera |
| 22 Jan 23 / The Observer |
Quite an experience at the Royal Opera House |
| 19 Jan 23 / Opera Online (English) |
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Rosemary Kennedy’s story told with provocative boldness |
| 18 Jan 23 / Independent |
Devastatingly potent |
| 17 Jan 23 / The Stage |
Composer Brian Irvine, director/designer Netia Jones and top performers mesmerise |
| 17 Jan 23 / The Arts Desk |
Irish National Opera presents a disturbing insight into the Kennedy family |
| 17 Jan 23 / London Unattached |
A horrific tale cogently told |
| 16 Jan 23 / Bachtrack |
Don PasqualeIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Phelan’s successful direction has the audience smiling, laughing and cheering out loud |
| 28 Dec 22 / OperaWire |
19th-century comic opera gets first-rate plastic surgery uplift |
| 14 Dec 22 / Irish Independent |
Stock comedy shines at close quarters |
| 13 Dec 22 / The Arts Desk |
Guillaume TellIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
A long and absorbing evening |
| 15 Nov 22 / GoldenPlec |
Surrealist and convincing |
| 10 Nov 22 / Bachtrack |
Maria StuardaIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Erraught leads in a beautifully sung production |
| 20 Jun 22 / OperaWire |
Two queens sing for the crown, with spectacular results |
| 13 Jun 22 / The Arts Desk |
Erraught and Devin shine, but mixed success for Irish National Opera's Maria Stuarda |
| 7 Jun 22 / Bachtrack |
CarmenIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Opera’s ‘gateway drug’ still gives a kick in lush and lavish staging |
| 13 Mar 22 / Irish Independent |
Irish National Opera's entertaining Carmen is a hit in Dublin |
| 10 Mar 22 / Bachtrack |
A dreamy whirl of colour and elegance |
| 10 Mar 22 / GoldenPlec |
BajazetIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
This is Irish National Opera doing what it does best |
| 3 Feb 22 / Opera Journal |
The LighthouseIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Most effective of all was the music and playing of the Irish National Opera Orchestra |
| 16 Dec 21 / Opera Journal |
FidelioIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
Irish National Opera’s impressive Fidelio underlined how relevant and important its themes are to today |
| 19 Nov 21 / Seen and Heard |
Beethoven’s prison opera is a socially aware breath of fresh air |
| 15 Nov 21 / Irish Independent |
Annabelle Comyn's production rightly focusses on light/dark and hope as being the humanistic heart of the work |
| 11 Nov 21 / Opera Journal |
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Irish National Opera sends us home exhilarated |
| 10 Nov 21 / The Irish Times |
A resonant Fidelio from Irish National Opera |
| 9 Nov 21 / Bachtrack |
Alice's Adventures Under GroundIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Get sucked into Gerald Barry’s musical vortex by this new film of Alice’s Adventures Under Ground |
| 7 Nov 21 / Seen and Heard |
Least Like the OtherIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
A complete, thoughtful and moving operatic experience |
| 23 Sep 21 / Opera Journal |
ElektraIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
When the gods deliver against the odds |
| 23 Aug 21 / Irish Independent |
Elektra is a thrilling take on Strauss's dark and violent tale |
| 10 Aug 21 / Irish Examiner |
La bohèmeIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Social distancing is no bar to an excellent La bohème from Irish National Opera |
| 20 Mar 21 / Seen and Heard |
Celine Byrne gave a glowing performance as Mimì |
| 20 Mar 21 / GoldenPlec |
20 Shots of OperaIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | |
Lockdown-Krisen und Blessuren |
| 26 Jan 21 / Neue Musikzeitung |
Exemplary lockdown music-making |
| 24 Jan 21 / The Observer |
Kurzopern gegen Krise: "20 Shots of Opera" über Plastik, Corona, Liebe |
| 21 Jan 21 / Der Standard |
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Liebe, Frust und Leidenschaft in Corona-Zeiten |
| 11 Jan 21 / Klassik Info |
20 innovative works made specifically to stream |
| 6 Jan 21 / OperaWire |
Szene und Arie per Videokonferenz |
| 6 Jan 21 / FAZ |
Hansel und GretelIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
An enjoyable performance of Hansel and Gretel in Dublin |
| 20 Feb 20 / Seen and Heard |
Flamboyance, playfulness and imagination in INO’s take on Humperdinck |
| 11 Feb 20 / The Irish Times |
A humorous and entertaining Hansel and Gretel in Dublin |
| 11 Feb 20 / Bachtrack |
La CenerentolaIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Irish National Opera’s sparkling new production of La Cenerentola |
| 21 Nov 19 / Seen and Heard |
Very well directed towards a successful outcome |
| 14 Nov 19 / Opera Journal |
An entertaining Cenerentola from Irish National Opera |
| 13 Nov 19 / Bachtrack |
GriseldaIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Vocal brilliance and strong direction ensure success for Vivaldi’s Irish debut |
| 26 Oct 19 / OperaWire |
A glittering production |
| 19 Oct 19 / The Opera Critic |
Pantomime vibe intrudes on some triumphant moments |
| 16 Oct 19 / The Irish Times |
Least Like the OtherIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
The gut-wrenching, experimental telling of the story of JFK’s hidden sister |
| 18 Jul 19 / The Irish Times |
New operatic work focuses on JFK's sister Rosemary |
| 18 Jul 19 / Irish Examiner |
Die ZauberflöteIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
No magical ending for Irish National Opera's season |
| 29 May 19 / The Journal of Music |
Mozart's most popular opera is given an Irish twist |
| 26 May 19 / Irish Independent |
An enjoyable Magic Flute from Irish National Opera |
| 24 May 19 / Bachtrack |
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You really can't ask for much better treatment and respect for Mozart and a great opera like this |
| 23 May 19 / Opera Journal |
Riveting music, touching, satisfying performances |
| 21 May 19 / The Irish Times |
Madama ButterflyIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Celine Byrne was simply stunning |
| 4 Apr 19 / Opera Journal |
This clean, richly-coloured performance is a triumph |
| 31 Mar 19 / GoldenPlec |
Superlative Celine Byrne makes INO's Butterfly a memorable experience |
| 27 Mar 19 / Bachtrack |
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An airbrushed Pinkerton but a triumphant production |
| 27 Mar 19 / The Irish Times |
The Second ViolinistIrish National OperaMuziekgebouw, AmsterdamNo. of reviews: 1 | |
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| 12 Mar 19 / ConcertoNet (French) |
Orfeo ed EuridiceIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
As a choreographer Emma Martin however knows the value of dance in Orfeo ed Eurydice |
| 7 Mar 19 / Opera Journal |
There was a satisfying symmetry to Emma Martin’s modern, dance inspired production |
| 10 Feb 19 / Irish Examiner |
AidaIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Some of the multitude of ideas worked better than others |
| 7 Dec 18 / Opera Journal |
An Aida that successfully strips away the Egyptian iconography |
| 27 Nov 18 / Bachtrack |
Courageous production succeeds in story and spectacle |
| 27 Nov 18 / The Irish Times |
Duke Bluebeard's CastleIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Murrihy and Bloom’s singing delights in this treatment of the Bluebeard legend |
| 21 Oct 18 / The Reviews Hub |
Closed doors, but a musically stunning Bluebeard's Castle in Dublin |
| 16 Oct 18 / Bachtrack |
Les Contes d'HoffmannIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Claudia Boyle is simply outstanding in all the four highly challenging soprano roles |
| 20 Sep 18 / Opera Journal |
Scene-stealing villains in Irish National Opera's futuristic Hoffmann |
| 18 Sep 18 / Bachtrack |
The Second ViolinistIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | 
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Dennehy and Walsh bring music, madness and murder together in a Nordic noir thriller |
| 10 Sep 18 / Opera Today |
Thrilling, visceral and unnerving |
| 10 Sep 18 / The Upcoming |
A multi-media mess |
| 10 Sep 18 / The Reviews Hub |
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A clever, witty opera where the hero won't sing a single word |
| 10 Sep 18 / Telegraph |
Le nozze di FigaroIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
Ireland's new opera company opens with unfussy Mozart |
| 24 Apr 18 / The Guardian |
Jonathan Lemalu is luxury casting in the role of Figaro |
| 22 Apr 18 / GoldenPlec |
Fun and frolics at Irish National Opera's Figaro |
| 20 Apr 18 / Bachtrack |
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It's great to see Tara Erraught back on home shores |
| 19 Apr 18 / Opera Journal |
Setting high standards for Irish opera |
| 18 Apr 18 / The Irish Times |
Powder her FaceIrish National OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Powder Her Face revival is gloriously kinky in Dublin |
| 9 Mar 18 / Bachtrack |
Duchess’s sexual voracity is focus of opera with unflagging singers and INO Orchestra |
| 1 Mar 18 / The Irish Times |
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| Irish National Opera to present new commission online |
INO will present "20 Shots of Opera," a strikingly eclectic collection of short works, newly commissioned for casts of one or two singers and an orchestra of up to eleven players. |
| 12 Nov 2020 / Broadway World |
| Irish National Opera reveals 2018 season |
Irish National Opera (INO) will present seven operas in its first year, five of them new productions, and tour to 13 venues in Ireland and London’s Barbican Centre. |
| 9 Jan 2018 / Opera Now |
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