Cosí fan tutte programme book 2023

“Irish National Opera is one
of the great success stories...
it is a dazzling achievement.”
NICHOLAS PAYNE, DIRECTOR OF OPERA EUROPA
pop-up chorus allowed 100 choristers and opera enthusiasts to workshop and perform with
a professional orchestra and soloists. Our pre-performance In Focus talks delve into varied
aspects of opera with opera makers, from the histories of specific works, the development of
the characters and the issues facing performers and composers.
NURTURING THE NEXT GENERATION OF OPERA TALENT
The professional development and employment of Irish artists are key to the success of Irish
National Opera itself. The Irish National Opera Studio is our artistic development programme.
It provides specially-tailored training, professional mentoring and high-level professional
engagements for singers, répétiteurs, conductors, directors and composers whose success
is crucial to the future development of opera in Ireland. We also work with third-level music
students through workshops designed to give them a fuller understanding of the inner workings
of the world of opera, that heady mixture of musical, artistic, theatrical and management skills
that make possible the magic that is opera. Colleges and universities we have worked with
include University College Dublin, National College of Art and Design, Maynooth University,
University of Galway, TU Dublin and the Royal Irish Academy of Music.
WE PURSUE AND EMBRACE INNOVATION
We are at the forefront of operatic innovation. Our award-winning virtual reality community opera
Out of the Ordinary/As an nGnách uses new technologies to widen participation in the arts at
community level. It explores the cutting-edge relationship between opera and digital technology.
In 2023 we will bring this ground-breaking work on a national tour to all 32 counties. We recently
won a major grant from FEDORA to develop a cutting-edge Street Art Performance app that
has the potential to redraw the reach of performing arts and improve accessibility in the sector.
Watch out for its availability on Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store.
WE PRODUCE GREAT WORK
Our commissioned works explore issues from climate change to mental health. We present opera
in thought-provoking and relevant ways. We nurture and develop emerging talent to ensure that
the Irish opera landscape provides equitable opportunities and pay. We champion gender equality
in the creative teams we work with. Opera is for everyone, and we are committed to inclusivity and
diversity. Everyone, regardless of socio-economic, ethnic or national background, or physical and
mental challenges, should have access and the opportunity to participate in opera.
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