Classical Notes

Dick O’Riordan: Erraught steps up for a prestigious Paris opera

The Irish star is singing the title role in Christoph Gluck’s challenging tragedy Iphigénie en Tauride, as well as judging the upcoming Veronica Dunne competition

Tara Erraught in in Irish National Opera’s production of Maria Stuarda. Picture: Pat Redmond

Tara Erraught is having a busy time of it. Following her acclaimed performance in Irish National Opera’s production of Maria Stuarda last June, she is now bracing herself to become a jury member for the five-day Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition at the end of this month. The Irish mezzosoprano is also in rehearsals for the title role in Christoph Gluck’s highly charged Iphigénie en Tauride at the Opera de Paris in mid-September, following the ...