Concerts at Dromore Yard
Concerts 2026 – Ireland’s Summer Opera Festival
We are delighted to present a series of three concerts for 2026 at Dromore Yard, in Aglish, County Waterford: Magdalene Ho & Friends: French Elegance & Eastern Fire with Magdalene Ho, Elias David Moncado, and Pierre Génisson; Dancing Pianos! A Duet of Rhythm and Drama with Dearbhla Collins and Finghin Collins; and our concert finale, Watersongs with Niamh O’Sullivan and Gary Beecher.
The BVOF Concert Series takes place at Dromore Yard – a romantic, semi-restored 19th century farm on the banks of the River Blackwater. Charming outbuildings and courtyards set the scene for our sold out concert series each year, with natural acoustics and stunning views.
Magdalene Ho & Friends: French Elegance & Eastern Fire - Sunday 31 May - 3pm
Pianist Magdalene Ho, winner of the 2023 Clara Haskil International Piano Competition and the 2024 International German Piano Award, returns to Dromore Yard following previous BVOF performances.
She is joined by German-Spanish-Malaysian violinist Elias David Moncado, a major emerging talent and protégé of Anne-Sophie Mutter, and French clarinettist Pierre Génisson, internationally recognised for his work across both classical and contemporary repertoire. Placing French repertoire alongside music shaped by Eastern European traditions, this concert opens the 2026 series at Dromore Yard. Together they perform a richly varied programme of works by Shostakovich, Stravinsky, Saint-Saëns, Ravel, Wieniawski, and Glick.
DATE & TIME: Sunday 31 May at 3pm
VENUE: Dromore Yard, Co. Waterford
ARTISTS: Magdalene Ho – piano, Elias David Moncado – violin, Pierre Génisson – clarinet.
TICKET PRICES: €30 – €60 (Ticket price excludes €3.50 booking fee per order)
Dancing Pianos! A Duet of Rhythm and Drama - Sunday 31 May - 7pm
Experience a rare and captivating musical encounter as Dearbhla Collins and Finghin Collins share the stage in a special double bill celebrating operatic dances for two grand pianos. This unique programme showcases the artistry and dynamic interplay of two of Ireland’s most distinguished pianists as they bring sweeping operatic favourites to life with colour, passion, and virtuosity.
DATE & TIME: Sunday 31 May at 7pm
VENUE: Dromore Yard, Co. Waterford
ARTISTS: Dearbhla Collins | Finghin Collins
TICKET PRICES: €30 – €60 (Ticket price excludes €3.50 booking fee per order)
Watersongs - Monday 1 June - 3pm
Artistic collaborators, Niamh O’Sullivan and Gary Beecher, return to BVOF following their sold out 2025 concert, When Birds do Sing at Dromore Yard. Niamh and Gary will premiere a new programme curated specifcally for this unique venue. Watersongs will explore the theme of water across the classical song repertoire, presented along the banks of the River Blackwater.
DATE & TIME: Monday 1 June at 3pm
VENUE: Dromore Yard, Co. Waterford
ARTISTS: Niamh O’Sullivan – mezzo-soprano, Gary Beecher – piano
TICKET PRICES: €30 – €60 (Ticket price excludes €3.50 booking fee per order)
