Jonathan Dove’s: The Walk from the Garden
Opera Collective Ireland and Newry Chamber Music are set to bring a powerful and moving performance to audiences with The Walk from the Garden by Jonathan Dove, a 50-minute church opera that reimagines the timeless story of Adam and Eve’s banishment from the Garden of Eden. Award-winning director Conor Hanratty, following his critically acclaimed production of The Critic at Wexford Festival Opera, will direct The Walk from the Garden, with Andrew Synnott conducting. Together, they bring this evocative story to life, combining operatic depth with a modern perspective on humanity’s impact on the planet.
Cast
Adam – Aaron O’Hare
Eve – Catherine Donnelly
Clermont Chorale (dir. Ronan Dennedy)
Guadeamus (dir. Cathal Murphy)
Creatives
Conductor – Andrew Synnott
Director – Conor Hanratty
This collaboration between Opera Collective Ireland and Newry Chamber Music is supported by the Shared Island Civil Society Fund.
Music Network Concert: Francisco Fullana & Alba Ventura
Music Network and Newry Chamber Music presents international classical music stars violinist Francisco Fullana and pianist Alba Ventura performing together in Ireland for the first time.
Experience a captivating programme that includes timeless works by Bach and Mozart, alongside a vibrant collection of Spanish and Catalan music. Enjoy dazzling virtuoso pieces by the celebrated violinist-composer Pablo de Sarasate and immerse yourself in the evocative Sonata Española by Joaquín Turina.
The duo will also perform the world premiere of a new Music Network commission by Irish composer Gráinne Mulvey.
Don't miss the opportunity to hear these exceptional musicians in what promises to be a truly special performance this November.
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Season Opening Concert The Fews Ensemble with Aaron O'Hare
Join The Fews Ensemble & tenor Aaron O'Hare for a soul-stirring concert with Barber, Schubert, and world premiere of Amy Rooney's Response.
Season Opening Concert The Fews Ensemble with Aaron O'Hare
Join us for an unforgettable evening with The Fews Ensemble as they present a captivating programme that promises to stir the soul. The concert will feature Samuel Barber's hauntingly beautiful Adagio for Strings and his evocative Dover Beach with tenor Aaron O’Hare, alongside Schubert’s masterful Death and the Maiden. In a special highlight, the ensemble will debut Response, a brand-new work by acclaimed composer Amy Rooney, in its world premiere. With a rich blend of timeless classics and fresh contemporary sounds, this performance promises to be a moving and immersive musical experience not to be missed.
