RTÉ Concert Orchestra

Wexford Festival Opera

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of opera with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra at the Wexford Festival Opera 2024. This prestigious event, taking place from 18 October to 2 November 2024, promises an unforgettable journey through the emotional landscape of opera's most ravishing arias. The highlight of the festival is set for Tuesday, 29 October, at the O'Reilly Theatre in the National Opera House, where the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, under the baton of the esteemed guest conductor Francesco Cilluffo, will perform a concert that is sure to captivate the hearts of music lovers everywhere.

Francesco Cilluffo, renowned for his dynamic conducting and deep connection with opera, returns to the Wexford Festival Opera as Principal Guest Conductor. With a program featuring a selection of opera's most extraordinary singers, including soprano Celine Byrne, mezzo Sharon Carty, tenor Andrew Morstein, and baritone Paolo Bordogna, the concert promises an evening of passion, romance, and drama. Each piece has been carefully selected to showcase the emotional highs of opera, from pleasure to despair, and ultimately to ecstasy.

Tickets for this mesmerizing concert are priced between €20 and €50, offering a range of options for attendees. The performance is expected to run for approximately 90 minutes, providing a perfect evening of cultural enrichment and musical excellence. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the power and beauty of opera with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra at the Wexford Festival Opera 2024.