Schedule
Enjoy operatic excerpts inspired by some of Europe’s most significant literary works. Featuring acclaimed mezzo-soprano Sarah Richmond and soprano Ioana Constantin-Pipelea,this evening offers a rich and varied journey through music shaped by writers such as Pushkin, Goethe, Shakespeare, Dante, and Victor Hugo. “Without music, life would be a blank to me.” Jane Austen, Emma Opera and literature have been connected for centuries. Discover how stories from the page find new life in song at this wonderful presentation curated by Irish National Opera. Spanning a range of styles and voices, the programme moves from intimate reflection to dramatic intensity, showcasing some of the most compelling intersections of literature and opera. This event is anchored by two emotional and substantial letter scenes; Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin (after Pushkin’s novel in verse), and Massenet’s Werther (after Goethe’s The Sorrows of Young Werther), and also features a selection of shorter, well-known arias and ensembles drawn from literary sources across Europe. Mezzo-soprano Sarah Richmond has performed widely with Irish National Opera, including roles in L’Olimpiade, The Magic Flute, and contemporary works such as MARS and Rupture. Her repertoire spans major operatic roles from Hansel in Hansel and Gretel to Rosina in Il barbiere di Siviglia, with appearances at companies including Wexford Festival Opera and Blackwater Valley Opera Festival. A frequent collaborator with the Belfast Ensemble, she has premiered several works by Conor Mitchell. She will make her Royal Ballet and Opera debut in the 2026/27 season and has recorded with the Ulster Orchestra under Jac van Steen. Romanian-Irish soprano Ioana Constantin Pipelea is an award-winning performer praised for her vocal brilliance, expressive presence, and accomplished technique. A regular soloist at Wexford Festival Opera, she has appeared in roles including Colombina in Le Maschere, Michelina in Il Bravo, and Fenitchka in Risurezzione, alongside performances with companies and festivals across Ireland and Europe. Her repertoire also includes Pamina in Die Zauberflöte, the title role in The Cunning Little Vixen, and concert work with ensembles such as the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland and the Irish Baroque Orchestra. A graduate of the Royal Irish Academy of Music and Trinity College Dublin, she continues to perform internationally and has received numerous awards, including the Wexford Festival Opera Gerard Arnhold Award. Presented in partnership with Irish National Opera.
Limerick Opera Festival presents International Women’s Day 'Catherine Hayes Gala Concert' with sopranos Ioana Constantin-Pipelea and Ami Hewitt and pianist Irina Dernova. The concert was presented by Lorcan Murray from RTÉ Lyric FM.
𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙤𝙤𝙣𝙨 at Athy Library which will take place every Tuesday from 25th November - 23rd December from 12:00-13:00. I invite you to come and listen to some operatic arias, Christmas songs and musical favourites. I’ll be accompanied on piano by pianist Adam Collins. 🎶🎄 This project is funded by Kildare County Council and Kildare Arts Sevice. Grateful for receiving the Artist Award 2025 from Creative Places Athy. 🙏🏆🎉
Opera in a prologue and three acts by Pietro Mascagni. Libretto by Luigi Illica. Fully-Staged Production. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Venue O'Reilley Theatre, National Opera House Wexford, Ireland
Gala concert presented by artistic director of Wexford Festival Opera Rosetta Cucchi and RTÉ Lyric FM presenter Marty Whelan.
Opera in a prologue and three acts by Pietro Mascagni. Libretto by Luigi Illica. Fully-Staged Production. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Venue O'Reilley Theatre, National Opera House Wexford, Ireland
Opera in a prologue and three acts by Pietro Mascagni. Libretto by Luigi Illica. Fully-Staged Production. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Venue O'Reilley Theatre, National Opera House Wexford, Ireland
Opera in a prologue and three acts by Pietro Mascagni. Libretto by Luigi Illica. Fully-Staged Production. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Venue O'Reilley Theatre, National Opera House Wexford, Ireland
Wexford Festival Opera presents Opera Gala Concert -Factory Artists 2024
Wexford Festival Opera presents "Friends in Conversation" Ioana Constantin Pipelea- soprano Rebecca Warren- pianist Roberto Rechhia- speaker Christchurch Cathedral Dublin 7PM
Wexford Festival Opera presents " A Taste of Wexford" concert series with artists: Ioana Constantin-Pipelea, soprano Jade Phoenix, soprano Rory Dunne, bariton Conor Prendiville, tenor William Kyle, baritone Dearbhla Collins, piano
Wexford Festival Opera presents " A Taste of Wexford" concert series with artists: Ioana Constantin-Pipelea, soprano Jade Phoenix, soprano Rory Dunne, bariton Conor Prendiville, tenor William Kyle, bariton, Giorgio D'Alonzo, pianist
Italian Cultural Institute and Wexford Festival Opera presents Recital di Arie d'Opera Ioana Constantin-Pipelea, soprano Jade Phoenix, soprano Dearbhla Collins, pianist
Wexford Festival Opera presents " A Taste of Wexford" concert series with artists: Rosetta Cucchi, Artistic Director of Wexford Festival Opera Ioana Constantin-Pipelea, soprano Jade Phoenix, soprano Rory Dunne, bariton Conor Prendiville, tenor William Kyle, bariton, Giorgio D'Alonzo, pianist
Wexford Festival Opera presents " A Taste of Wexford" concert series with artists: Rosetta Cucchi, Artistic Director of Wexford Festival Opera Ioana Constantin-Pipelea, soprano Jade Phoenix, soprano Rory Dunne, bariton Conor Prendiville, tenor William Kyle, bariton, Giorgio D'Alonzo, pianist