24/25 Calendar
Calendars
September 20th 2024
Galway, Ireland
The Luminosa String Orchestra
Karen Ní Bhroin, conductor
More information coming soon.
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September 21st 2024
Galway, Ireland
The Luminosa String Orchestra
Karen Ní Bhroin, conductor
More information coming soon.
3rd - 6th October, 2024
s’-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Access all arias
in partnership with the International Vocal Competition
And Other Duties, in partnership with the International Vocal Competition, is proud to present Access All Arias: a conductor’s guide to working with opera singers.
As well as practical conducting sessions with soloists, piano and chamber ensemble, participants will be fully-immersed in the final days of the 2024 International Vocal Competition in s’-Hertogenbosch, attending vocal masterclasses and orchestral rehearsals and panel discussions of the World Federation of International Music Competitions. As with all And Other Duties courses, there will be in-depth networking sessions too, with the chance to meet opera directors and conductors, Intendants, casting directors and industry leaders from around the world.
Led by the General and Artistic Director of IVC, counter tenor Andrew Watts (La Scala, New York Philharmonic, Bayerische Staatsoper) and the directors of AOD, conductors Timothy Redmond (Covent Garden, Wiener Staatsoper, The Met) and Karen Ní Bhroin (Bregenz, ENO, INO), this is a rare chance for 6 conductors to learn first-hand about the opera world, to refine their skills on the podium, and to work with some of the most talented young singers in the world.
24th October, 2024
Bridlington, UK
Energy explores innovative solutions to the energy and climate crises through brand-new music and classical pieces performed by local students and orchestra, Sinfonia Viva.
This concert marks the grand finale of an ambitious project that has engaged over 100 students across Bridlington. The young people have crafted music and songs through collaborative workshops with Sinfonia Viva.
November 15th - December 5th, 2024
The Elixir of Love
Gaetano Donizetti
Teresa Riveiro Böhm, conductor
Karen Ní Bhroin, cover conductor
World War II is at its height in this inventive new staging of Donizetti’s opera buffa, or romantic comedy, The Elixir of Love.
Photo of Sandi Toksvig
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sandi Claus is Coming to Town
Don your festive glad rags and join national treasure Sandi Toksvig for an evening of singing, silliness and maybe even snow.
Absolutely everyone is welcome at this celebration of the great LGBTQIA family and their allies.
Help Sandi belt out some familiar tunes, accompanied by the London Gay Men’s Chorus, the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Karen Ní Bhroin, organist Anna Lapwood, dancers from Laine Theatre Arts, and some very special guests yet to be announced.
Bring your partners, your parents, and possibly a hanky, as there may also be some touching moments. Or come alone and make friends!
It’s time to say ‘Glædelig Jul’, which is Danish for ‘Merry Christmas’, and may take a little practice. It won’t be the same without you.