Events in November 2008
Russian Chamber Orchestra
Programme
- Vivaldi - Four Season “Spring”
- Bach- Four Pieces form the Suite in D major
- Grieg- Holberg Suite
- Elgar- Serenade for Strings E minor
- Barber - Adagio for Strings
- Tchaikovsky- Andante Cantabile
- Tchaikovsky - Waltz form Serenade for Strings
- Albenis- Tango
- Garner -Misty
The Russian Chamber Orchestra was founded in December 2001 by worldwide known consummate trumpet player and conductor Sergey Proskourin. This November they perform under conductor Vladimir Coverda with soprano Natalia Vakulenko, winner of the International Signer competition in Moscow.
THE MINES OF SULPHUR
A cast of low- lifes and a grim tale of murder, theft and amateur dramatics. The music is written in an exquisitely melancholy idiom.
- Richard Rodney Bennett
- OPERA THAT HURTS LIKE HELL…
- (Sung in English with English Surtitles)
The setting is a grand but decaying house in the West Country, where a gypsy who has been mistreated by the lord of the manor returns, with two accomplices, to take her revenge. He is duly murdered, but celebrations are cut short by the arrival of a troupe of actors seeking shelter for the night. They give a performance in exchange, although as the play progresses the subject matter tends too uncomfortably close to recent events for the liking of the three killers. Worse still, the actors discover the body of the owner of the house. A desperate plan is hatched: the gypsy and her two companions will lock the actors in the house, set fire to it and escape. Just as they are about to do so, however, it is revealed that the mysterious actors are carrying with them more than just their costumes and props…
The Merchant of Venice
What happens when everything – love, honour, dignity – is measured in money? The Merchant of Venice is a titanic clash love and money, justice and mercy, hatred and love, and beauty and filth. Set in the worlds most glamourous city Venice, where everything is beautiful and fake. Here honour is about show, and any girl can be won for the right price.
Second Age a company that under the direction of Alan Stanford, has become synonymous with Classic theatre produced on a large scale. This new production promises to be one of Second Ages most glamorous and slick productions yet.
Starring Robert Bannon, Eva Bartley, Hope Brown, Maeve Fitzgerald, David Heap, Liam Hourican, Dearbhla McGuinness Enda Oates, David Ryan, Bradley Stevenson, Roger Thomson. With Set Design by Sabine Dargent, Costumes by Leonore McDonagh, Lighting by Eamon Fox.
Tickets €25, Discounts €22, Group Bookings €18
For Booking Call the Wexford Opera House Box Office on 053 912 2144
For information about performances of Merchant of Venice for Schools contact:
Linda Keating, Second Age Theatre on 01 6798542 or email linda@secondage.com
Carmina Burana
Orff’s Carmina Burana is one of the best-known and best-loved pieces in the orchestral choral repertoire, a collection of (as he put it) profane songs based on a thirteenth-century Bavarian manuscript. This will be performed in a rare arrangement with two pianos and percussion.
- Carl Orff
In a break with recent tradition, this fixture of the Wexford Festival Calendar will be repeated, with performances on 26th October and 2nd November.
Guided Tour of Wexford Opera House
Guided Tour of Wexford Opera House. No prior arrangement required to accommodate Wheelchair Users. Family tickets accommodates 2 adults and 4 children. Minimum age is 10 years. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult. Booking closes 15 minutes before tour starts. No admission without a valid ticket. Tickets can be collected from the Box Office at Wexford Opera House.
SONRAIGH, Youth Dance Festival
SONRAIGH Youth Dance Festival Gala Evening of contemporary dance performances is the highlight of SONRAIGH Youth Dance Festival 2008. The festival illustrates the artistic credibility, importance and breadth of Youth Dance in Ireland, showcasing a variety of youth dance activities.
The Gala Event in the Wexford Opera House will host new works from:
• Dublin Youth Dance Company
• Cois Céim Creative Steps (Dublin)
• County Wexford Youth Dance Company
• Wyd Moves (Waterford)
• Offaly Dance
• Kerry Youth Dance Company
• New Moon Dance Company (Cork)
The Opera House will also host screenings of brand new dance films from Youth dance companies during the weekend of the festival.
