Classical Notes
New stars shine for Veronica Dunne at Killruddery opera
A year after her passing, the spirit of one of Irish music’s greatest forces of nature is being kept alive by the Veronica Dunne Festival of Opera in Killruddery House in Bray
One of my summertime highlights for over a decade has been the Veronica Dunne Festival of Opera in the delightful surrounds of Killruddery House & Gardens near Bray, Co Wicklow. On two consecutive Sundays, Ronnie would introduce emerging young singers who were on her radar for success. Alas, the dear lady died in April 2021, but the afternoon shows will go on in her memory and her spirit. This year, they take place on July ...