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‘Ghosts of Versailles’ wins ‘Best Opera Production’ in Irish Times Theatre Award

Wexford Festival Opera’s 2009 production of ‘The Ghosts of Versailles’ by John Corigliano was awarded ‘Best Opera Production’ at the Irish Times Theatre Awards ceremony in Vicar Street, Dublin. This is the 4th time in the past 5 years that Wexford Festival opera has been awarded ‘Best Opera Production’ with ‘Susannah’ (2005), ‘Transformations’ (2006) and ‘The Mines of Sulphur’ (2008) also being awarded this highly-regarded accolade.

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James Robinson, Artistic Director of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, directed this stunning production, much acclaimed by critics and audience members alike.  Allen Moyer was responsible for the magnificent set design that so magically brought together the worlds of Marie Antoinette, the French Revolution and the theatrical world of Beaumarchais’ Figaro to life.  Both celebrated gentlemen make a welcome return to Wexford this October, as James is directing the European premier of ‘The Golden Ticket’ by Peter Ash and Allen is designing set and costumes for ‘Virginia’ by Mercadante.

The Ghosts of Versailles was originally commissioned by the New York Metropolitan Opera and performed in 1987.  John Corigliano re-wrote it for the Met for their 2009 season, but due to costs, The Met was forced to scrap their plans.  Wexford Festival Opera and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis decided to take the opportunity to produce this epic production, by the Oscar winning composer.

Congratulations to all involved!

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