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14, 17, 19, 21 September at The Grand Opera House, Belfast

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16 October, Morning Melodies in the Grand Opera House Studio

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13 November, 'From Old to New: Ulster Scots Song'

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Our four female principal artists for 'Eugene Onégin' spoke to The Irish News about our upcoming production of 'Eugene Onégin'. Find out more in the link!

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New Work

Nobody/Somebody

'Nobody/Somebody' is an exciting and powerful new opera created by composer Neil Martin and playwright Fionnuala…

Musical

Into The Woods

BEST PRODUCTION, THE IRISH TIMES IRISH THEATRE AWARDS 2022 In a whirlwind quest to make their…

Main Stage

La Traviata

Come and celebrate the return of opera to the Grand Opera House Belfast in September 2022.…

NI Opera Studio

The Juniper Tree

'The Juniper Tree' is based on a famous Grimm's fairytale, in which a jealous stepmother murders…

WHAT'S ON

WHAT'S ON

What's On

Check out our calendar guide to what's coming up in the next few months.

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Past Production

Eugene Onégin

Love, friendship and fidelity collide with devastating consequences in this story of passion, pride, a moment’s…

October 2024

Morning Melodies

Northern Ireland Opera & The Grand Opera House present a magical musical morning performance of arias,…

November 2024

From Old to New – Ulster Scots Song

Come and explore how Ulster Scots song has changed over time: from folk song evolving into…

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We are Northern Ireland's award-winning national opera company, an arts charity dedicated to the highest standards of opera performance, development of young talent and community outreach and education. Find out more about our productions since our foundation in 2010 via the link.

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Artist Development

Chorus Development Programme Our Chorus Development Programme launched in 2022, following open auditions to select local…

Past Productions

Outreach

Northern Ireland Opera bring innovative new productions of the highest artistic quality to the stage, reflecting…

The Glenarm Festival of Voice

The festival features public recitals and events, including three concerts in partnership with and broadcast by…

News

2nd October 2024

Finalists in the Equal Opportunity and Impact category at the 2024 International Opera Awards

Northern Ireland Opera are delighted to have been selected as finalists for our artist development and outreach work in the ‘Equal Opportunity and Impact’ category at the 2024 International Opera Awards. Members…

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Finalists in the Equal Opportunity and Impact category at the 2024 International Opera Awards
18th September 2024

Royal visit to the opening night of ‘Eugene Onégin’

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended the opening night of ‘Eugene Onégin’ at The Grand Opera House on September 14th. They were accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant…

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Royal visit to the opening night of ‘Eugene Onégin’
28th August 2024

Audience Reviewer opportunity for ‘Eugene Onégin’ at the Grand Opera House on Thursday 19 September.

Northern Ireland Opera is passionate about developing our audiences and introducing this amazing, all-encompassing art form to people of all ages and across all parts of our community here in Northern Ireland.

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Audience Reviewer opportunity for ‘Eugene Onégin’ at the Grand Opera House on Thursday 19 September.
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Coming in November - a lovely event @cultureardsandnorthdown with @carolyn_dobbin_mezzo and pianist @tristanrusscher exploring how Ulster Scots song has changed over time from folk song evolving into classical art song to folk song influences in contemporary song. Find out more and book via the link in the bio. @artscouncilni @ardsandnorthdownboroughcouncil #newtownards #ulsterscots #folksong #novemberevents #northernireland #ulsterscotsheritage Tickets are £6 and include tea and shortbread - book via the link.
Booking now! 'Morning Melodies' is coming back to the Studio @gohbelfast on 16 October at 11am. This popular morning concert will feature arias, duets and songs by Puccini, Gluck, Handel, Delibes, Strauss, Schumann, Cole Porter and more. 'Morning Melodies' will be performed by @petrawells_soprano @jennybourke_mezzo @dessiehavlin with pianist Ryan Greer. Tickets are £17.50 including booking fee. Find out more and book via the link in the bio. @artscouncilni #morningconcert #morningmelodies #11am #classicalmusic #opera #arias #duets #songs #loveopera #operafans #operalife #operasingers #soprano #mezzo #tenor #belfast #octoberevents
It's the final performance tonight for 'Eugene Onégin' @gohbelfast. Thank you to our incredible cast, chorus, dancers, orchestra, creatives, production and technical teams who have put this production together. Find out all about the production in this link - and snap up the last few tickets if you are making last minute plans for this evening too via the linktree in the bio. Photo credits: @neilharrisonphotography @artscouncilni Director @cameronmenziesdirector Conductor @dominic_limburg Set Design and Video Director @niallmckeeverdesign Costume Design @gillian.lennox01 Choreographer/Movement Director @jrooneydance Lighting Design: Kevin Treacy Wigs and Make-Up Design @nualacampbell Video Design @neilodriscolley #lastnight #opera #eugeneonegin #closingnight #belfast #whatson #lasttickets #operahouse #loveopera #operafans #whatsoninbelfast
Thank you to our fantastic 'Come and Sing' team! Yesterday we ran three free 'Come And Sing' events - two for GCSE and A'Level students in the day and an evening event for the public. It was a lot of fun and we were very impressed by the final performances! The audience tried out choruses from Nabucco, La Traviata and Eugene Onégin. Thank you to our two outreach coordinators: @indiachapmanwebb for planning and leading all three events @bobbiraipurdy for managing our community choir attendees. Thanks to @petrawells_soprano @indiachapmanwebb @dessiehavlin and @paulbasso01 for their beautiful performances and the @gohbelfast teams for hosting us and managing the evening. We are grateful to @artscouncilni @westonfdn and The Foyle Foundation whose funding makes these free events and our outreach activities possible. #comeandsing #freeevents #opera #tryopera #operaperformance #operasingers #operaoutreach #operaeducation #trustandfoundations
'NI Opera's impressive production of Eugene Onegin in Belfast tears at the heartstrings' The Belfast Newsletter. Our third performance of 'Eugene Onégin' is at 7.30pm tonight - there are a few tickets left for this evening's performance and Saturday so don't delay if you haven't yet booked! Find out all about the production via the linktree in the bio. Photo credit: @neilharrisonphotography Director @cameronmenziesdirector Conductor @dominic_limburg Set Design and Video Director @niallmckeeverdesign Costume Design @gillian.lennox01 Choreographer/Movement Director @jrooneydance Lighting Design: Kevin Treacy Wigs and Make-Up Design @nualacampbell Video Design @neilodriscolley
Today and tonight @niallandersonbassbari our 'Prince Gremin' will be taking over our instagram stories. Find out more about how singers prepare for a show night and find out more about some of our cast and chorus. Those of you who saw 'Tosca' last year will have also seen Niall on stage as our Sacristan - you'll see him in role in the second image. Tickets are still available for tonight's performance @gohbelfast and a few for Saturday night too - find out more and book via the Grand Opera House or via the link in our bio. Photos: @neilharrisonphotography About Niall: Originally from Fife, Niall Anderson began his vocal studies at the Royal Academy of Music, before joining the Académie at the Opéra national de Paris, where engagements included Krzysztof Warlikowski’s production of A Quiet Place, conducted by Kent Nagano (Palais Garnier); Collatinus The Rape of Lucretia (Bouffes du Nord); Ballades du Nord, Classiques Américains and Concert de fêtes (Amphithéâtre Olivier Messiaen – Opera Bastille). This season he performs Priest / Armed Man Die Zauberflöte and Flemish Deputy Don Carlo (Opéra national de Paris), and Joe, called Alaskawolfjoe Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny (Teatro Petruzzelli di Bari). Other engagements include Sacristan in NI Opera’s 2023 production of Tosca; Escamillo in Peter Brook’s La Tragédie de Carmen (Atelier Lyrique de Tourcoing); Allazim Zaide (Angers Nantes Opéra, Opéra de Rennes); Elgar The Light of Life (Cairo Celebration Choir & Orchestra); and Mozart Requiem (Orchestre de Pau Pays de Béarn). His recordings include An Officer of Cromwell in Mercadante’s Il proscritto (Britten Sinfonia for Opera Rara). @artscouncilni #instatakeover #niallanderson #princegremin #opera #operasinger #baritone #operatakeover #booknow #operafans #behindthescenes
We're back on stage again tonight with 'Eugene Onégin' @gohbelfast - only three more chances to see it! Find out more and book via the linktree in the bio. The Times ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Energised Tchaikovsky from Northern Ireland The Grand Opera House, Belfast The Irish Times ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Mary McCabe's Tatyana was a tour-de-force" Bachtrack "A potent fusion of emotional resonance and visual allure" The Stage. “Absorbing, thematically challenging new version of Tchaikovsky's glorious, ballet-infused opera. @artscouncilni Photo Credit @neilharrisonphotography Director @cameronmenziesdirector Conductor @dominic_limburg Set Design and Video Director @niallmckeeverdesign Costume Design @gillian.lennox01 Choreographer/Movement Director @jrooneydance Lighting Design: Kevin Treacy Wigs and Make-Up Design @nualacampbell Video Design @neilodriscolley #eugeneonegin #tonight #whatson #tuesdaynight #thursdaynight #opera #operatriop #loveopera #operafan #belfast #whatson #whatsoninbelfast #lastminuteplans
Three more chances to see 'Eugene Onégin' at @gohbelfast - the reviews are coming in and the audience reactions have been fantastic - have you booked your tickets yet? Only three more chances to see this magnificent fully-staged opera at the Grand Opera House - book via the linktree in the bio. The Times ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Energised Tchaikovsky from Northern Ireland Opera' The Irish Times ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Mary McCabe's Tatyana was a tour-de-force' Bachtrack 'In its latest production, Northern Ireland Opera delivers a captivating rendition of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece Eugene Onegin, offering a potent fusion of emotional resonance and visual allure.' The Stage. 'Absorbing, thematically challenging new version of Tchaikovsky's glorious, ballet-infused opera' @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector #opera #whatson #belfast #booknow #grandoperahouse #eugeneonegin #bookingnow #thisweek #operatickets #northernireland