The article’s mention of rare opera and the singer’s penchant for offbeat repertoire started me thinking about the international world of opera into which the new Irish National Opera company has been born. The Kansas-born Irish-American mezzo soprano is famous as Joyce DiDonato, though she has drawn attention to her Irish heritage when performing at the National Concert Hall. Irish connectionThe Irish connection with the New York Times Joyce DiDonato piece extends beyond the singer herself. It was presented by Wexford Festival Opera in 1987, and its arrival at the Met is indicative of an issue that challenges both Wexford and INO. But there’s no denying that since the Arts Council facilitated the demise of Opera Ireland in 2010 momentum has been lost in the world of Irish opera.

Source: The Irish Times April 18, 2018 04:07 UTC