BOOK OPERA 2023
Macbeth
Book opera tickets for 2023 at Blackwater Valley Opera Festival. Ireland’s Summer Opera Festival returns with Giuseppe Verdi’s Macbeth – from 29 May – 5 June in the magnificent grounds of Lismore Castle, Co. Waterford.
Starring the legendary baritone Leonardo Galeazzi (BVOF 2016 Così fan tutte and 2021 Gianni Schicchi), and the exceptional Vittorio Vitelli, alternating as Macbeth; Serenad Burcu Uyar as the fiendish Lady Macbeth, and world-renowned bass Goran Jurić as Banco.
The all-star supporting cast includes BVOF bursary winners John Porter and Rory Dunne, Emily Hogarty and Andrew Gavin. Macbeth’s creative team features the hugely talented young Irish conductor Killian Farrell, who is back with BVOF to conduct a unique score of unforgettable melodies and powerful chorus music in collaboration with the magnificent Irish Chamber Orchestra.
BVOF is thrilled to welcome the esteemed Irish theatre and opera director, Sarah Baxter for 2023; and the brilliant Francis O’Connor – award winning set and costume designer.
The first genuine masterpiece of Giuseppe Verdi’s career – and first of his three Shakespearean operas; Macbeth is a political thriller full of intrigues, murders, and passion. Verdi created this stunning musical portrait of opera’s most power-hungry couple with wonderful, unforgettable arias.
Four evening performances of this year’s opera – our headline festival event, will take place in the grounds Lismore Castle, with an additional performance of a Dress Rehearsal for Schools on Monday 29 May.
The production is made possible with generous production sponsorship from the John Pollard Foundation.
DATE & TIME: Weds 31 May, Fri 2, Sat 3, Sun 4 June at 8pm
(Dress Rehearsal for Schools – Mon 29 May at 8pm)
VENUE: Lismore Castle, Co Waterford
TICKET PRICES: €75 – €220
MUSIC: Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto: Ranieri de’ Calzabigi TBC
Language: Sung in Italian, with English surtitles
Duration: The performance will last for 3 hours including a 40 minute interval after Act 2
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Weds Evening
31st May at 8pm
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Friday Evening
2nd June at 8pm
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Saturday Evening
3rd June at 8pm
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Sunday Evening
4th June at 8pm
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2023 Cast & Creative Team
Macbeth Cast
Macbeth: Leonardo Galeazzi / Vittorio Vitelli
Lady Macbeth: Serenad Burcu Uyar
Banco: Goran Jurić
Macduff: John Porter
Malcolm: Andrew Gavin
Doctor /Servant : Rory Dunne
Lady in Waiting: Emily Hogarty
Herald | Messenger: Fionn Ó hAlmhain
Duncan: Philip McCloskey
Chorus: BVOF Chorus
Orchestra: Irish Chamber Orchestra
Creative Team
Director: Sarah Baxter
Conductor: Killian Farrell
Artistic Director: Dieter Kaegi
Set & Costume Design: Francis O’Connor
Lighting Design: Eamon Fox