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The 58th Wexford Festival Opera 2009:
“The success of the festival, its keenness for excellence, its sense of continuity and tradition make it an exemplary aspect of contemporary Irish life” Colm Tóibín 2002
The 58th Wexford Festival Opera will open on 16 October 2009 for 12 days and nights of rarely explored and popular repertoire. There are three main productions in addition to three Short Works, Choral Concert, lectures, and Recitals. It is a rare experience to be enjoyed! Come and discover this unique festival for yourself.
Wexford Festival Opera revises dates for its 58th Season
The Wexford Festival Opera revised its opening date for the 58th Wexford Festival Opera and a change of artistic line-up.
The 2009 Festival will be consolidated into a 12-day Festival, consisting of 3 main Operas, lunchtime recitals and other events, including a choral concert featuring the Prague Chamber Choir, a gala concert, and a number of other special events, still to be announced. The short-work productions will be set aside this year.
The 58th Wexford Festival Opera will open on Wednesday October 21, 2009 and run for 12 days, closing on Sunday, November 1, 2009. The Festival will open with Grand-Opera-Buffa style, ‘The Ghosts of Versailles’ by Corigliano (1991), a co-production with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. The 2nd production is a comedy double-bill of ‘Une Éducation Manquée’ (An Incomplete Education) by Chabrier (1879) and Rossini’s ‘La Cambiale di Matrimonio’ (The Marriage Contract) (1810) with Donizetti’s dramatic Opera ‘Maria Padilla’ (1841) making up the final production.
Commenting on the change, Chief Executive David McLoughlin said, “2008 was a tremendously successful year for us in every aspect, however, we have to acknowledge the current economic climate we are all operating in and be pro-active in our approach in this financially challenging year in order to secure the festival’s future.”
Wexford Festival Opera Artistic Director, David Agler, added, “Although the quantity of performances will be reduced, I am determined to ensure the same high-quality production and performances that our audiences have come to expect in Wexford. I am very excited about the artists taking part in this year’s festival, details of which will be announced at the end of April.”
Full details, including the artistic teams, will be announced in Wexford at the launch of the 58th Wexford Festival Opera at the end of April, ahead of priority booking, which opens on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 for Friends and Patrons. General booking commences on Tuesday, June 2, 2009.
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Other Events:
The Opera House in Wexford supports a variety of acts from comedy to plays and musicals. These events happen all year round and have brought real soul to Wexford Town. We provide accommodation at a special rate for all these events
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The Sky View Café @ Wexford Opera House:
The Ferrycarrig Hotel is delighted to have teamed up with the Wexford Opera House in officially operating the Sky View Café.
Enjoy breathtaking views of Wexford harbour while sampling our delicious menu for morning coffee, lunch & afternoon tea brought to you by The Griffin Hotel Group
We’re Open: 10am – 5pm, Monday – Saturday
Visitors to the Café can look forward to enjoying a cup of coffee while taking in the stunning panoramic views of Wexford Harbour and beyond. Griffin Hotel Group, owners of The Ferrycarrig Hotel, Monart Destination Spa and Hotel Kilkenny will manage and operate the 70 seater café in partnership with Wexford Opera House. The Griffin Hotel Group have devised a deliciously comprehensive menu, that caters for all tastes, for morning coffee, lunch & afternoon tea. The café also has free broadband WiFi access for customers to enjoy. So while out and about in Wexford town why not visit the Sky View Café for that perfect rest bite!
Find Us: 3rd Floor, Wexford Opera House, High Street, Wexford –
Just off the main shopping thoroughfare
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