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Wexford Festival Opera was founded in 1951 and has built an unrivalled reputation for excellence in opera...
"One of the pleasures of attending the festival is the chance to hear talented young singers who aren’t yet well known on international stages. There were several standouts this year: Bryan Hymel who in recital revealed a beautiful upper range; Czech mezzo Kateřina Jalovcová a major find as Ježibaba in Rusalka: and the superb Welsh baritone Paul Carey Jones, who sparked a ‘bonus’ staging of Donizetti’s comic gem Rita”
Brian Kellow, Opera News, New York, September 2007
News stories
News
Wexford Opera House extends ‘Open Day’ due to overwhelming demand
(Thursday, 14 August 2008) Due to an overwhelming response from the public, Wexford Opera House has announced extended opening hours for its ‘Open Day’ which takes place on Sunday, 7 September 2008.
About the Festival
About the Festival
“The success of the festival, its keenness for excellence, its sense of continuity and tradition make it an exemplary aspect of contemporary Irish life” Colm Tóibín 2002
