Today we celebrated the power of music and emerging talent at the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival (BVOF) and Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM) bursaries concert. The magnificent Whyte Recital Hall at RIAM Dublin was BVOF’s ‘home from home’ for this special event.
Bravissimo to all our performers on this special evening: Carolyn Holt, Amy Ní Fhearraigh, Gavan Ring, Rory Lynch, Sean Tester, Patrick Hyland, Dearhbla Collins, Ella Nagy, Savannah Hilterbrandt, and Remi Ludick.
Huge thanks to Deborah Kelleher and the entire RIAM team for their warm hospitality. The concert celebrated the unique collaboration between BVOF and RIAM, supporting young, emerging artists in Ireland through bursaries. A very special mention to our artistic director, Dieter Kaegi, for curating a wonderful programme. It was also a perfect opportunity to thank our BVOF supporters, both long-standing and new.
This was no ordinary concert; it was a celebration of emerging talent, a showcase of Ireland’s brightest young stars, and a reaffirmation of the enduring partnership between BVOF and RIAM.
This unique collaboration between BVOF and RIAM is a partnership that has become a cornerstone in supporting and nurturing young, emerging artists in Ireland through generous bursaries.
The success of the BVOF and RIAM bursaries would not be possible without the unwavering support of key sponsors and donors, whose belief in the transformative power of music has made these bursaries a reality.
Here’s to nurturing talent, fostering creativity, and creating unforgettable musical experiences for generations to come.
📸Patrick Browne
Dates for next year’s festival 26 May – 2 June 2025. Priority booking opens at the end of January 2025 for BVOF members. Become BVOF Friends and enjoy priority booking at blackwatervalleyopera.ie
