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Unveiling Opera's Timeless Tales: Wexford Festival Opera 2025
The Wexford Festival Opera is back in 2025 with a captivating lineup that takes audiences on an emotional journey through time. Featuring works like 'Le Trouvère' by Verdi, 'Deidamia' by Handel, and 'The Magic Fountain' by Delius, the festival presents a rich tapestry of stories. From tragic sibling rivalries to the mythical exploits of Achilles and the legendary quest for eternal youth, this year's selection promises a deep dive into opera's dramatic narratives, all brought to life at the National Opera House in Wexford, Ireland.
May 23, 2025
Share1. Le Trouvère
Le Trouvère is an opera by Giuseppe Verdi, a French version of Il Trovatore. The story is about two brothers, separated at birth under tragic circumstances, who unknowingly become enemies. Manrico, has been raised as a troubadour, while the other, Count di Luna, grows up as a nobleman. Their rivalry leads to war, love triangles, and a tragic ending when one brother accidentally orders the execution of the other. They do not realise they are brothers until much later. Their rivalry becomes deadly, especially as both fall in love with the same woman, Leonora.
Oct 17 - Nov 1, 2025
Wexford Festival Opera
Wexford · National Opera House
2. Deidamia
Deidamia by George Frideric Handel is an opera about the Greek hero Achilles, who is in hiding to avoid being sent to fight in the Trojan War.
18 - 30 Oct, 2025
Wexford Festival Opera
Wexford · National Opera House
3. The Magic Fountain
The Magic Fountain by Frederick Delius tells the story of a Spanish explorer, Solano, and his crew, who are becalmed at sea off the coast of Florida. While the crew longs for home, Solano is consumed by a legend he has heard about the Fountain of Eternal Youth.
19 - 31 Oct, 2025
Wexford Festival Opera
Wexford · National Opera House
Conclusion
In 2025, the Wexford Festival Opera invites audiences to experience the power of opera through a selection of timeless stories and captivating performances. With masterpieces by Verdi, Handel, and Delius, this year's festival explores themes of love, destiny, and the eternal quest for meaning, all brought to life by talented artists. As the music unfolds within the walls of the National Opera House, attendees will be reminded of opera's unique ability to connect us to our shared humanity, leaving them with memories that will linger long after the final curtain falls.
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