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Great Irish Voices Mozart BASTIEN AND BASTIENNE The Diary of Anne Frank - International Tour Dates Bach's COFFEE CANTATA Have your cake with Don Giovanni....

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Great Irish Voices


Join Ann Murray and Virginia Kerr with Special Guests and OTC's very own Young Associate Artists in an evening of arias and song in aid of Opera Theatre Company and Dublin Simon Community

hosted by the Church of Ireland Chaplaincy at Trinity College Dublin.

 

 

Ann Murray, Mezzo Soprano
Virginia Kerr, Soprano
OTC Young Associate Artists
Very Special Guests
Accompanied by David Gowland (Royal Opera House, Covent Garden)

Chapel: Trinity College College Green, Dublin 2 04th Nov 2011 8pm €30/25

http://greatirishvoices.eventbrite.com/01 6708326

Telephone Box Office open 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Online Booking Fee Applies.

Mozart BASTIEN AND BASTIENNE


Written in 1768, when Mozart was only twelve, this dramatic love-story is one of Mozart’s earliest operas.

Although very young, Mozart already had excellent vocal writing skills and a talent for parody and whimsy that still delights the modern day audience.

Bastien and Bastienne are young lovers who are destined to be together – but does the path of true love ever run smoothly? Sung in English and revived by Emma Doyle, this charming 45-minute piece is the perfect introduction to opera and a revelation of young Mozart for seasoned opera fans.

"...deft production keeps the interest alive with lots of inventive comic business."
John Allen, THE IRISH TIMES

Supported by           

The Norman Gallery Rathnure, Co. Wexford Saturday September 3rd 3pm €18 (€15 conc)

http://www.normangallery.com/howtofindus.htmBooking by telephone only: (01) 670 8326

The Mill Theatre Dundrum, Dublin 14 Sunday September 4th 8pm €18 (€15 conc)

www.milltheatre.ie(01) 296 9340

Booking fee applies.

Anaverna House Ravensdale, Dundalk, Co. Louth Friday September 9th 8pm €20 (€5 student)

http://www.anaverna.com/concerts/?page_id=12Booking by telephone only: (043) 938 0836

Arrive early to Anaverna House to enjoy a delicious pre-opera supper for an additional €20. Supper commences at 6.30pm

Farmleigh Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 Saturday September 10th 3pm FREE - tickets on a lottery basis - tickets will be drawn by the OPW

www.farmleigh.ieBooking via Farmleigh's website only.

Borris House Borris, Co. Carlow Sunday September 11th 3pm €18 (€15 conc)

www.gbshawtheatre.ie(059) 917 2400

Arrive early to the majestic Borris House and indulge yourself in a sumptuous Afternoon Tea for an additional €10. Afternoon Tea commences at 2pm. Directions to Borris House: http://www.borrishouse.com/find_us.htm

The Diary of Anne Frank - International Tour Dates


Vivid and insightful, this heartrending opera recreates the world of 13-year-old Anne Frank in hiding, living in hope and fear, longing for normality for herself and her family. Diary entries reveal the enormous emotional pressure Anne Frank was under, yet her powerful optimism and unbending will to live continue to inspire.

Sung in English, the focus is on Anne's original words - her profound thoughts and naive joy over a gift or a patch of blue sky, her fear and determination to remain courageous, her budding love for Peter, her sense of humour and deep hopes for freedom - all find moving and eloquent expression in the poignant score.

Ani Maldjian reprises the title role and Andrew Synnott again conducts the OTC Ensemble in this international tour of OTC's critically praised, award-nominated and popularly acclaimed revivial of Grigory Frid's The Diary of Anne Frank.

Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queens Waterfront Studio Wednesday & Thursday, October 19th & 20th 8pm £15 (£12 conc.)

http://www.belfastfestival.com/ByCategory/EventDetails/?guid=qub_event_24496 1&title=The%20Diary%20of%20Anne%20Frank028 90 97 1197

(direct dial from RoI, replace 028 with 048)

Institute for Ireland Leuven, Belgium Monday October 24th

http://www.leuveninstitute.eu/asp/index.asp

Due to stage restrictions, this will be a piano-only accompaniment, by Mark Knoop. Booking details to follow.

Centre Culturel Irlandais Paris, France Wednesday & Thursday, October 26th & 27th 7.30 €7

http://www.centreculturelirlandais.com/modules/movie/scenes/home/index.php?f useAction=theatre

Bach's COFFEE CANTATA


Lieschen, a dedicated young caffeine lover, is under pressure. She adores her three cups of coffee a day but her father insists she break the habit. His threats escalate with her defiant resistance – first she’s grounded, then no more ribbons for her bonnet, and then no new fashionable skirts!  It culminates when he forbids her to marry unless she agrees to give up coffee forever.  What will the resourceful coffee lover do? Can she outwit her dad or will she relent and give in?

 

Join Opera Theatre Company’s Young Associate Artist for this whimsical trip through time in the atmospheric Church Café, Bar & Restaurant.

OTC, Ireland’s National Touring Opera Company is proud to be celebrating 25 years touring opera in Ireland and delighted to join in Temple Bar Cultural Trust's 20th birthday celebrations with this caffeinated performance, guaranteed to delight both the first time opera-goer and the seasoned fan.

                     OTC would like to thank   for their support on this production.


Church Café, Bar & Restaurant Mary Street, Dublin 1 Friday July 22nd 12.30pm & 2.30pm FREE - no advance booking required - Open Admission

http://www.templebar.ie/Event/MadeInTempleBar(01) 888 3610

Part of TBCT's Made in Temple Bar festival - 10 days of cultural celebration marking 20 years of regeneration.

Have your cake with Don Giovanni....


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On Sat 7th May over one hundred opera houses in twenty-four countries will open their doors to the public as part of European Opera Days. Opera Theatre Company is delighted to be representing Ireland in this initiative, and since the company does not have an opera house of its own, it will instead be welcoming new audiences into the heart of Dublin’s cultural quarter, Temple Bar. 

OTC in association with the Irish Landmark Trust, will be hosting three promenade opera performances in the atmospheric Georgian gem 25 Eustace Street.  

The theme for European Opera Days 2011 is Young Ears, and the object is to encourage newcomers of all ages to sample the delights of opera. On Saturday 7th May there is a chance to step away from the hustle and bustle of Temple Bar’s busy Markets and delve into a timeless magical world. Built in 1720 at a time when the street was equally famous for its religious nature, as for its bawdy houses and bars, No. 25 Eustace Street is full of character and is the perfect location for this unusual performance.  

This delightful escape from the ordinary will feature baritone Nathan Morrison (OTC YAA) as the infamous womaniser, Don Giovanni, in pursuit of Zerlina, played by soprano Anna Brady. These talented young Irish singers will be joined by accompanist Mairead Hurley. Don’t miss the opportunity to get up close to the action. This whirlwind tour through Mozart’s dramatic opera, is guaranteed to captivate both the first time opera goer and the seasoned fan.  

Ireland’s National Touring Opera Company, OTC is proud to be celebrating 25 years touring opera in Ireland this year and is pleased to take this opportunity to give something back – free opera performances open to all, not to mention coffee and 25th birthday cake.  

Opera Theatre Company would like to take this opportunity to thank all its friends and patrons for their support over the years and would especially like to acknowledge the Arts Council of Ireland for making this production possible.      

25 Eustace Street Temple Bar Saturday May 7th 2pm, 3pm, 4pm THIS FREE EVENT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY BOOKED OUT

info@opera.ie(01) 670 8326

Email or phone to secure your tickets, booking will be confirmed by e-mail, bring the e-mail along on the day as your ticket. Limited to 4 tickets per booking. In your e-mail, remember to specify the time of the performance you'd like to attend and to give us your mobile number. Spaces are limited, so if you book tickets and then can't make it, let us know so that the waiting list can be satisfied.