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Nobody/Somebody

Nobody/Somebody

World premiere of a new teen/young adult opera, which tells the story of youth activism against homelessness and housing stress.

Nobody/Somebody
'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

A concert performance of Mendelssohn's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' with the Ulster Orchestra

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
10 Good Reasons to Sing Out of Tune

10 Good Reasons to Sing Out of Tune

A NI Science Festival Event exploring how we know what sounds 'right': the science of tuning and what works best for different eras and genres.

10 Good Reasons To Sing Out Of Tune

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Nobody/Somebody

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

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

An evening of music with the Ulster Orchestra which starts with Schumann's Violin Concerto performed by…

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10 Good Reasons To Sing Out Of Tune

Join us in the Harty Room in QUB's Harty Room in the Music Department to…

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Tickets are now available to book for the world premiere of our brand new opera 'Nobody/Somebody' at the Belfast Children's Festival @youngatartbelfast. There are five performances at the Elmwood Hall in Belfast between March 3-5, including a schools event. 'Nobody/Somebody' was inspired by the young activists of PPR @nooneleftbehind_ppr in Belfast. It has a libretto by award-winning playwright @fionnuala_kennedy and is composed by Neil Martin @nmcellopipes, both of whom are Belfast-based. It tells the story of a group of teens and adults, supported by a community worker who protest about their experiences of housing stress and homelessness in a campaign aimed at building better social housing in their home city. Will the politicians listen? Will the young people’s voices be heard? Join us on their campaign and find out what it takes, what it can cost and where the story ends… 'Nobody/Somebody' will be performed by artists from NI Opera and the @ulsteryouthorchestra . The creative team will be augmented by Youth Counterparts, who have been selected in a partnership with @springboardopps and who will experience working on a fully staged opera alongside our main creative team, Find out all about the opera on our website via the bio link where you can also book your tickets. Workshops for schools and youth groups are available and there will be a schools performance at 11 am on 3 March. To book your school's place for these events, please contact Caolan at c.keaveney@niopera.com Cast announcement coming soon! @ArtsCouncilNI #youngadultopera #teenopera #housing #homelessness #activism #youthactivism #takebackthecity #belfaststory #belfastopera #operaforteenagers #campaigning #socialjustice #operalife #politics #ppr #northbelfast #mackies
We are working hard on an exciting new series of performances taking place in some stunning venues across NI starting in February. Soprano @marymccabesoprano and @davidquigleypianist are pictured here rehearsing the launch event - details and ticket links coming very soon! . . . . . @artscouncilni #performance #rehearsal #series #operacompany #springevents #whatsoninfebruary #whatsoninmarch #whatsonni #whatsoninbelfast #concerts #opera #piano #pianist #soprano #northernireland
We're looking forward to being back at @niscifest next month with an event exploring the science of tuning. How can we tell what just sounds 'right'? Join Dr Trevor Agus, Senior Lecturer in Sonic Arts Research Centre in the Harty Room @qubmusicteam on 22nd February from 10-11am to find out more... This event will explore the science of scientific theory and methodology behind tuning and delve into musical theories and treatise. We'll look at which tuning systems work best for the performance of different styles and musical periods, for opera and other genres of classical music too. School and student groups are very welcome - age advisory 14+. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance - visit our website for more information. @artscouncilni #tuning #pianotuning #sonicarts #audioscience #outoftune #florencefosterjenkins #operatuning #musicandscience #musicseminar #alevelmusic #tuningissues #howtotuneapiano #listeningtomusic #atonal #intune #tuneful #scienceofmusic #pianotuner #musiceducation
Some black and white backstage and rehearsal shots for our Cabaret at @theblackboxbelfast for 'Out To Lunch' at the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival earlier this week, created by @cameronmenziesdirector It was so much fun bringing this show to life. We plan to take it to more venues, festivals and locations this year - get in touch if you'd like to find out more or book us! Thanks to all the fantastic artists who took part, @brigidsunshine @marymccabesop Allison Harding @harding49 Sinéad O'Kelly @thesineadokelly Conor Quinn @conor_quinnnn Sean Kearns @seankearns369 and @tristanrusscher. Thanks also to our superb hair and make-up team, @nualacampbell and @sophiewatsonhair who you can see in a whirlwind of activity in some of the backstage shots! Photos: @neilharrisonphotography .. . . . . . .@cameronmenziesdirector @ArtsCouncilNI #cabaret #backstage #cabaretrehearsals #carousel #concert #operacompany #cabaretandopera #lunchtimecabaret #blackandwhitephotography #behindthescenes #rehearsalshots #belfast #cathedralquarter #northernireland #northernirishtalent #irishartists #northernirishartists #events #eventbooking #lunchandashow
We had a wonderful time performing our cabaret in the @theblackboxbelfast yesterday for 'Out To Lunch' at @cathedralquarterartsfestival Thank you to our seven fabulous artists: Sinéad O'Kelly @thesineadokelly , Mary McCabe @marymccabesoprano , Brigid Shine @brigidsunshine Allison Harding @harding49 , Conor Quinn @conor_quinnnn , Sean Kearns @seankearns369 and pianist @tristanrusscher Thank you also to the sold-out audience for braving the cold and giving us an hour of their time, to the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival team for all their support, to their caterers for the delicious lunch, the fantastic Black Box staff, our film and sound teams (watch this space!) and to the brilliant @neilharrisonphotography for these images. Credit also to the ever stellar team of @nualacampbell and @sophiewatsonhair for make-up and hair for the event and to @reecemcguinnessmusic for event support. If you are interested in booking our cabaret for your festival, venue, corporate or private event, please get in touch. @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector #Belfast #Cabaret #CabaretSongs #Carousel #Wilkommen #JeNeRegretteRien #Chicago #glitterandbegay #JacquesBrel #sondheim #cabaretshow #outtolunch #lunchtimecabaret #operaandcabaret #operasingers #cabaretact #lunchtimeconcert #soldoutevent #northernireland #opera
We're excited to be back on stage tomorrow for the first time this year, with these brilliant artists for our 'Cabaret de la Bôite Noire' @theblackboxbelfast as part of 'Out To Lunch' @cathedralquarterartsfestival . We're looking forward to entertaining our sold-out audience and to be back in front of a full audience at this brilliant festival again after streaming during Covid. Our cabaret features artists @marymccabesoprano @brigidsunshine @thesineadokelly @conor_quinnnn @harding49 @seankearns369 and pianist @tristanrusscher. While this event is sold-out, our Cabaret will be popping up again soon... If you'd like to book us for your festival or company event, just get in touch! . . . . @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector #OutToLunch #lunchtimecabaret #Cabaret #belfast #whatson #opera #operasingers #musicals #musicaltheatre #northernireland #cathedralquarter #artists #operacompany #operaandcabaret