Bajazet ... In Focus
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About this event
Did you know...the famous baroque composer Vivaldi suffered from asthma which often left him experiencing breathlessness? Perhaps this influenced his love of rapid, high-wire vocal acrobatics which is demanded of each character when performing his opera, Bajazet.
Join us for Bajazet... In Focus, an introduction to the powerful Vivaldi opera Bajazet, delivered by Eric Haywood, Associate Professor of Italian Studies (emeritus) at University College Dublin. Eric will take a deeper look at the opera, exploring the context in which it was created.
The talk will also include a discussion between INO’s artistic director Fergus Sheil, Bajazet director Adele Thomas, conductor Peter Whelan and bass-baritone Gianluca Margheri who is performing the title role. The team will chat about the creation of INO’s production of Bajazet which is the Irish premiere of this Vivaldi opera.
This event is designed to give a deeper understanding of Vivaldi’s Bajazet and will enhance the experience of the live performances which are happening nationwide from 16-30 January before heading to London for a sold out run at Royal Opera’s Linbury theatre in Covent Garden from 4-12 February. It is also equally of interest to those who would like to learn more about Vivaldi and Italian opera. It is suitable for opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
The event will last for approximately 1 hour and will be available to access online.
Access details will be provided on the day of the event via email.
For information on the nationwide tour of Vivaldi’s Bajazet, visit our website here.
Join the conversation online with #INOBajazet
This event is supported by the Italian Institute of Culture.
Organiser Irish National Opera
Organiser of Bajazet ... In Focus
Irish National Opera is Ireland’s newest and most enterprising opera company. It champions Irish creativity in its casting, its choice of creative teams and in its commitment to the presentation of new operas. The company performs large-scale productions of works from the great operatic canon in Dublin, Cork and Wexford and takes touring production to venues of all sizes throughout Ireland. To date INO has performed in 26 venues in Ireland as well as presented work in London and Amsterdam.
Irish National Opera responded creatively to the challenges posed by a global pandemic. The company produced a multitude of online concerts and events, notably it adapted Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio into an eight-part miniseries. The company also commissioned and produced 20 Shots of Opera, 20 new short operas for film, a project that garnered enthusiastic reviews from the international press. INO has produced a number of longer opera films including The Lighthouse, which was screened in outdoor settings over the summer, and Gerald Barry’s Alice’s Adventures Under Ground, which was streamed jointly by INO and the Royal Opera House. In summer 2021, the company presented a spectacular production of Strauss’ Elektra in the outdoor setting of the Castle Yard in Kilkenny.
INO is a member of Opera Europa, Fedora and is an Operavision partner.
Irish National Opera is principally funded by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
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