“An achievement of which Wagner himself would no doubt have been proud” – ★★★★
The Telegraph
“A thrilling Wagner debut” – ★★★★
The Independent on Sunday
“Electrifying”
The Observer
“A tremendous achievement”
The Sunday Times
“Belfast has done Wagner proud… It’s Northern Ireland Opera’s biggest show to date: it proves they mean serious business” – ★★★★
The Times
“Nothing could bear better testimony to Northern Ireland’s recent operatic renaissance – which began two years ago with the formation of a feisty new company in Northern Ireland Opera – than The Flying Dutchman” – ★★★★
The Sunday Telegraph
“A major achievement, which Northern Ireland Opera and the region it serves can be immensely proud of” – ★★★★
Belfast Telegraph
“Bravo, bravo Northern Ireland Opera”
Newsletter
“Delivers the goods thrillingly”
The Stage
“This was a dream event for Northern Ireland’s burgeoning opera audience…a musically strong performance and a dramatic account that augurs well for the future of Northern Ireland Opera” – ★★★★
Opera Now
Newsletter
“Bravo, bravo Northern Ireland Opera”