Composers have used roses as a powerful metaphor for love’s complexities, their delicate beauty and potential to cause pain. Roses also symbolise themes of nature, growth, new beginnings and divine love. We have gathered music from a range of genres, from art song to opera all depicting the intertwined themes of love and roses.

Morning Melodies - 'A Rose By Any Other Name'

Grand Opera House Belfast

Celebrate the magic of the season with a heart-warming evening of Christmas music, featuring the talented voices of Alice Johnston’s singing pupils, in collaboration with Dafydd Hall Williams and Professor Graeme Danby.

Hayley Howe

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Nov 5, 2025

Morning Melodies - 'A Rose By Any Other Name' · Northern Ireland Opera

Dec 12, 2024

Christmas Melodies · Ulster Touring Opera

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