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

We’re excited to be back performing live in the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival’s ‘Out To Lunch’ programme with a lunchtime and an evening event.

Out To Lunch Festival Event

The Black Box Belfast

Enjoy a performance of some of opera’s best-loved arias, duets and songs along with some hidden gems, directed by Northern Ireland Opera’s Artistic Director, Cameron Menzies.

Opera at The Court House

The Court House

Join us for an hour of arias and songs on a theme of ‘Springtime, Summertime and Mischief!’ performed by soprano Petra Wells, mezzo Jenny Bourke and pianist Frasier Hickland.

Frasier Hickland

Events

Past events

Nov 5, 2025

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

Jan 21, 2025

Out To Lunch Festival Event · Northern Ireland Opera

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