A regional (and mediocre) operatic troupe is rehearsing a new work and faces a pile of obstacles. The prima donna acts every bit the part, refusing to rehearse. The Tenor finds himself in the wrong production and quite out of his depth. The seconda donna’s mother (played by a baritone) demands that her daughter be given a more prominent role, before deciding to take on several roles herself. Not to be outshone, the prima donna’s husband takes to the stage too. Le convenienze ed inconvenienze teatrali (Conventions and Inconveniences of the Stage) is a two-act opera that shines an exaggerated spotlight on the behind-the-scenes working of a theatre and the rehearsal process, showing what can go wrong when the egos of the performers get in the way of putting on a good show. The title refers to the ‘convenienze’, which were the rules relating to the ranking of singers (primo, secondo, comprimario) in the 19th-century Italian opera and the number of scenes, arias etc., that they were entitled to expect. The opera was originally a one-act farsa which premiered at the Teatro Nuovo in Naples in 1827, before Donizetti revised it as a two-act work with added recitatives and other material. Inspired by two comedies written by Antonio Simone Sografi between 1794 and 1816 it follows the theatrical traditions of Goldoni, Gozzi and Metastasio, subjecting the bad habits of the operatic world to biting criticism. With an international reputation for shining a spotlight on forgotten corners of the repertoire, Wexford Festival Opera stream its 2024 production. Director Orpha Phelan and conductor Danila Grassi take firm hand on the stage antics which sees the company attempting flight under cover of night to avoid paying back their investors, whose money has, of course, already been spent! Full performance streamed on OperaVision from 2 November 2024 at 19:00 CET to 2 May 2025 at 12:00 CET: https://operavision.eu/performance/le-convenienze-ed-inconvenienze-teatrali CAST Daria Garbinati Sharleen Joynt Procolo Giuseppe Toia Biscroma Strappaviscere Matteo Loi Donna Agata Scannagalli Paolo Bordogna Luigia Castragatti Paola Leoci Guglielmo Antolstoinoff Alberto Robert Pippetto Hannah Bennett Cesare Salzapariglia William Kyle Impresario Philip Kalmanovitch Director of the Theatre Henry Grant Kerswell Orchestra Wexford Festival Opera Orchestra Chorus Wexford Festival Opera Chorus Music Gaetano Donizetti Text Domenico Gilardoni Conductor Danila Grassi Director Orpha Phelan Sets & Costumes Madeleine Boyd Lights Daniele Naldi Choreography & assistant director Amy Share Kissiov Assistant lighting designer Paolo Bonapace OperaVision is a freeview opera streaming platform, supported by the European Union's Creative Europe programme. Watch live streams as the performances themselves unfold in the opera house. Enjoy a variety of shows - including opera, operetta, musical theatre, dance, ballet and concerts. Opera connaisseur or curious newcomer, there is something for everyone on OperaVision. https://operavision.eu/ https://www.facebook.com/OperaVisionEU/ https://twitter.com/OperaVision_EU https://www.instagram.com/OperaVision.EU/ https://www.tiktok.com/@operavision

La bohème is a story of friendship between four penniless artists who lead a bohemian life in a Parisian garret. But it is also, and above all, the story of a deeply moving love affair between a poet Rodolfo and his ravishing neighbour Mimi. What better way to celebrate World Opera Day together than with La bohème? Touching, comic, realistic and romantic, Puccini's most popular opera is a timeless testament to the power of love to blossom in the face of adversity. Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier Occitanie’s production is directed by Orpha Phelan and conducted by Roderick Cox, who bring to life a mosaic of larger-than-life characters. Even 120 years after their first incarnation, the friends in this garret remain close to our hearts. Full performance streamed on OperaVision from 25 October 2024 at 19:00 CET to 25 April 2025 at 12:00 CET: https://operavision.eu/performance/la-boheme-2 CAST Mimì Adriana Ferfecka Musetta Julia Muzychenko Rodolfo Long Long Marcello Mikołaj Trąbka Schaunard Dominic Sedgwick Colline Dongho Kim Alcindoro/Benoît Yannis François Parpignol Hyoungsub Kim The sergeant Jean-Philippe Elleouët The customs officer Laurent Sérou A salesman Alejandro Fonte Orchestra National Montpellier Occitanie Orchestra Chorus Opéra national Montpellier Occitanie Chorus Opéra Junior – Classe Opéra Chorus Music Giacomo Puccini Text Luigi Illica Giuseppe Giacosa Conductor Roderick Cox Director Orpha Phelan Sets & Costumes Nicky Shaw Lights Matt Haskins Choreography Muirne Bloomer Conductor assistants Ka Hou Fan Marco Crispo Language coach Marco Crispo Répétiteur Anne Pagès-Boisset Assistant director Chris Kelly Costume assistants Therese Mc Keone Lucy Fowler Chorus Master Noëlle Gény Children Chorus Master Noëlle Thibon OperaVision is a freeview opera streaming platform, supported by the European Union's Creative Europe programme. Watch live streams as the performances themselves unfold in the opera house. Enjoy a variety of shows - including opera, operetta, musical theatre, dance, ballet and concerts. Opera connaisseur or curious newcomer, there is something for everyone on OperaVision. https://operavision.eu/ https://www.facebook.com/OperaVisionEU/ https://twitter.com/OperaVision_EU https://www.instagram.com/OperaVision.EU/ https://www.tiktok.com/@operavision

The Paris of love and art. A poet, a painter, a musician and a philosopher. Living hand to mouth in a freezing garret. Christmas cheer and a heart won by the girl next door. The tragedies of love and poverty. Puccini’s best-loved opera is touching, comic, realistic and romantic, true for any time in which deep bonds can flower in the face of adversity. This production is running at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from 20-26 November 2023.

Step inside the rehearsal room for an exclusive glimpse of #INOBoheme. We spoke with members of the cast and creative team to unveil what we can expect from our production of Puccinis's timeless masterpiece. Take a look! The Paris of love and art. A poet, a painter, a musician and a philosopher. Living hand to mouth in a freezing garret. Christmas cheer and a heart won by the girl next door. The tragedies of love and poverty. Puccini’s best-loved opera is touching, comic, realistic and romantic, true for any time in which deep bonds can flower in the face of adversity. 📆 20-26 November 🎟 bit.ly/INOBoheme

"Magical Comic Energy" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The Irish Times Donizetti’s effervescent comic masterpiece is a witty, high-spirited, intergenerational tug of war about love and money — young love and old money, whipped up by lots of deceit. Don Pasquale, a grumpy old bachelor. Ernesto, his good-looking young heir. And Norina, an attractive young widow. This unorthodox love triangle yields a hilarious and touching masterpiece that takes a riotously entertaining slant on a threat of disinheritance, a mock marriage, and a spendthrift wife who believes husbands should be seen and not heard. Donizetti’s most sparkling operatic comedy.

For more go to https://www.rte.ie/culture/ and https://www.wexfordopera.com/ Saturday 12th November To be broadcast on Opera Night with Paul Herriott on RTÉ lyric fm at 7pm and streamed on RTÉ Culture Lalla-Roukh, composed by Félicien David with libretto by Michel Carré and Hyppolyte Lucas after Thomas Moore’s poem Lalla Rookh, was first performed at the Opéra-Comique, Paris in 1862. This new commission by Timothy Knapman is an adaptation of the spoken dialogue. The production is conducted by Steven White, and Irish director Orpha Phelan directs. The title role will be sung by French soprano Gabrielle Philiponet in her Wexford debut, with former ROH Jette Parker artist Argentinian tenor Pablo Bemsch also making his Wexford debut singing Nourreddin. The role of the narrator is played by Lorcan Cranitch.

Don Pasquale, a grumpy old bachelor. Ernesto, his good-looking young heir. And Norina, an attractive young widow. This unorthodox love triangle yields a hilarious and touching masterpiece that takes a riotously entertaining slant on a threat of disinheritance, a mock marriage, and a spendthrift wife who believes husbands should be seen and not heard. Donizetti’s most sparkling operatic comedy. We had a look into the #INODonPasquale rehearsal room. We're looking forward to going on nationwide tour at the end of the month.

Orpha Phelan, the Director of Lalla Roukh by Félicien David, chats about the production. Lalla Roukh by Félicien David, Opéra-comique in two acts Libretto by Michel Carré and Hyppolyte Lucas (after Thomas Moore’s poem Lalla Rookh) Newly commissioned adaptation by Timothy Knapman Sung in French with English surtitles First performance: Opéra-Comique, Paris, 1862 Production Sponsor - Danone

This production unfolds from the very pages of books and celebrates the idea of literature, of fantasy, of escapism, and most importantly of Goodness Triumphant. The age-old fairytale resonates as much today as it did in times gone by. Tara Erraught stars as Cinderella/Cenerentola in this exquisite new production directed by Orpha Phelan, designed by Nicky Shaw with Fergus Sheil conducting. Remaining performances on the 12, 14 & 16 November at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Full details on the website here https://www.irishnationalopera.ie/whats-on/current-upcoming-productions/cinderella Join the conversation with #INOCinderella