Opera at Kylemore Abbey

Presented by Friends of the Vocal Arts in Support of the Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition

Join us for a spectacular evening of opera at the stunning Kylemore Abbey—an occasion not to be missed.

The programme will feature well-known opera arias and ensembles, performed by Ireland’s top talent, including:

Anne Marie Gibbons, mezzo-soprano – A distinguished artist who has graced the stage of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, served as a Company Principal with English National Opera, and appeared as a Guest Soloist on Gerald Finley’s Great Operatic Arias CD for Chandos.

Rory Musgrave, baritone – A native of Cleggan, Rory has recently starred in a production of Offenbach’s Tales of Hoffmann in Vilnius, Lithuania. His upcoming performances include Die Fledermaus in Cagliari, The Rape of Lucretia in Bari, and the title role in Gianni Schicchi in Germany.

These vocal stars will be accompanied by renowned Irish pianists Dearbhla Collins and Mairéad Hurley.