Sprinkling of Irish flavours livens up a diverse menu in Wexford

Adina: written after Rossini’s golden period Pic: Studio Amati Bacciardi
Dorilla in Tempe: the first baroque opera to be performed in Wexford in 30 years

There’s a palpable change in the air at Wexford Festival Opera this year, for a variety of reasons. This fact is reflected in the very diversity of the operas presented during the event next autumn. Interestingly, this 68th festival has distinct Irish flavours, featuring two Irish composers from past and present.

Eight different opera presentations is a major challenge for ...