Concerts
Two Special Evening Concerts At Dromore Yard, AglishThursday May 30th – Trio Concert
Sunday June 2nd – Giovanni Bellucci – Liszt & Opera Concert
Prices from €20
Concerts
Two Special Evening Concerts At Dromore Yard, AglishThurs May 30th – Trio Concert
Sun June 2nd – Giovanni Bellucci – Liszt & Opera Concert
Prices from €20
The Blackwater Valley Opera Festival is delighted to extend its evening concerts at Dromore Yard; there will be two this year. The yard is a hidden gem on the banks of the Blackwater River. The lands surrounding Dromore yard had been in the Barry family since the early 1500s. Today, the farm yard plays host to the concert series of the festival, our audiences can meander through the yard where the old buildings shelter tables for a sit-down dinner and there is now an atmospheric bar in the old cow barn. Performances take place inside the large tin Dutch barn, hung with candle-lit chandeliers.
The sense of connection with the scenic beauty of the river beyond is helped by the large sliding doors that act as a transparent backdrop to the concerts. Daylight floods in before the performances start, and audiences can witness the darkening sky as the sun goes down when the candles come into their own. The intimacy and connection between performers and audiences and nature is very special.
Last year we experienced the virtuoso talent of Nadege Rochat on her Stradivarius cello accompanied by Dearbhla Collins on concert grand piano. This year Nadege returns on Thursday evening, at 8.15pm, with two other highly accomplished musicians, Pablo Barragán and Maki Wiederkehr to form a cello – clarinette -piano trio. We bring you this unique concert thanks to the very generous support of the Mullin and Fund families.
Before both concerts, a three-course sit-down affair will be prepared by our Guest Chef, Rose Greene a profound, contemporary influence on the Irish culinary scene. We are delighted that Rose is prepared to leave her menagerie of pigs behind in Westmeath to cook for us. Dinner will be served in the old, agricultural buildings of the yard. Update; While the formal dining option is now sold-out (Picnic available) for the Thursday evening, Concert tickets are still available. Formal dining & picnic options are available for Sunday evening’s Concert
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On Sunday night, Giovanni Bellucci’s candlelit piano concert with music by Liszt, inspired by famous operas will be something not to be missed. We are honoured to have a star of Mr Bellucci’s international standing to play for us. We thank Ivor Fitzpatrick & Company Solicitors for their kind support of this eagerly anticipated concert. You Can View The Concert Programme Here.
On both nights we will also be offering a more informal option of a picnic box by Mezze of Waterford.
Trio In Concert - ‘Impressions’ Stanford, Trimble, Ireland, Brahms Thursday May 30th - 8:15pm
Three exceptionally talented musicians come together in concert for the very first time at Dromore Yard. We are thrilled to welcome back Nadege Rochat’s who enthralled our audience last year on her Stradivarius cello originally made for the Vatican. This year she will be playing with Pablo Barragán on Clarinette and Maki Wiederkehr on piano.
While the formal dining option for this concert is now sold out both seats for the performance & picnic option are still available.
BVOF would like to acknowledge the very generous support of the Mullin and Fund Families in staging this concert.
VENUE: Dromore Yard, Aglish
ARTISTS: Pablo Barragán / Clarinette - Nadege Rochat / Cello - Maki Wiederkehr / Piano
PRICE FROM: € 20 excl €3.50 sales commission per order.
You Can View The "Impressions" Programme Here.
Giovanni Bellucci - Liszt and Opera Concert - Sunday June 2nd - 8:15pm
World-famous Italian pianist Giovanni Bellucci plays a programme of opera paraphrases, for which he has gathered a devoted international following. Bellucci’sinaugural performance at the festival features works of Liszt inspired by famous operas. This will be an exceptional opportunity to experience this extraordinary performer, who has played solo concerts in many of the great opera houses of the world including, La Fenice in Venice, the Kennedy Centre in Washington, the Golden Hall in Vienna and who has recorded many CDs.
We thank Ivor Fitzpatrick & Company Solicitors for their kind support of this eagerly anticipated concert.
VENUE: Dromore Yard, Aglish
ARTISTS: Giovanni Bellucci / Pianist
PRICE FROM: € 20 excl €3.50 sales commission per order.
You Can View The Concert Programme Here.
Concert Dinner at Dromore Yard
Dinner by Rose Greene
We are delighted to introduce guest Chef Rose Greene to the Festival this year. Rose has worked in some of the most renowned restaurants internationally, including the one Michelin starred restaurant, Du Wulf in Belgium.
Rose’s style of cooking is produce focused and she works solely with organically grown or raised food, using her knowledge and skills to amplify their flavour and nutrition. She works primarily with vegetables, alongside dairy and pork. With a focus on pre-digestion, amazing tastes and textures and nourishment, the menu that Rose has created for Blackwater Valley Opera Festival will be comprised of six shared dishes. It will be served in a style which celebrates our environment and allows guests to relax and enjoy their surroundings at the wonderful Dromore Yard.
Rose has designed a different menu for each of the Concerts
Price €55 p.p. excl. €3.50 sales commission per order.
Thursday Evening Menu Dromore Yard:
Rose Greene
- Wheat Sourdough
- Marrowfat peas
- Courgette, pumpkin seeds
- Pork rillette
- Beef
- Carrot salad, parsley
- Red kraut
- Rhubarb, rye
Sunday Evening at Dromore yard:
- Rye sourdough
Rose on the farm in Westmeath
- Carlin peas, oregano
- Beetroot
- Brawn, alliums
- Chicken
- Wild leaves, miso powder
- White kraut
- Strawberry and milk kefir
* Ingredients subject to change, depending on producer’s availability
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Producers used to create these menus:
4Hands Food Studio, Rathaspick,
Ginger beer available
Westmeath
Chefs Rose and Margaux have been working hard this last year after moving to Rose’s family home from France. They have set up their business in fermented foods and are busy creating a natural homestead, which supports regenerative agriculture.
Their ethos is simple, respect and generously towards our environment, working with instead of against their natural surroundings, listening to the needs of the land. While still in early stages, they currently share their time, energy and space with a couple of saddle back pigs, some curious hens and a multitude of plant species.
Their menus, created for this special Blackwater Valley Opera Festival series of evening concerts are very much inspired from their surroundings and their vision of the future of food and how we, as individuals, can make a difference.
Instagram: @4ands_food_studio
Crawford Farm, Cloughjordan, Tipperary
Mimi and Owen have created an inspirational mixed farm, working with the seasonal changes of their animals to produce the highest quality produce while respecting the natural life cycle of their animals. They produce milk, cream and butter from their Irish shorthorns, while also raising pigs and chickens, helping to maintain a sustainable and biodiverse system.
Nurney Farm, Carbury, Kildare
Nurney Farm is a long standing organic vegetable farm, running since 1990 Deirdre and Norman have been early advocates of organic principles, working mechanically on their 14 acres allowing a larger scale of production enabling them to supply the growing needs of locally grown organic produce.
Hodmedods, Suffolk, England
With a growing need for us to be turning towards a more plant based diet, getting a local source of pulses and grains is difficult in Ireland, as their are very limited producers. Thankfully across the water we have found Hodmedods, who work along with numerous UK farmers to produce pulses and grains. They have an exceptional range of products, most notably traditional peas such as carlin and marrowfat peas, which can be used in similar ways to your more far away chickpeas.
Concert Picnic at Dromore Yard
Picnic by Mezze of Waterford
Mezze is run by husband and wife team Dvir and Nicola. After returning from Israel to live to Waterford in 2015, the couple got to work setting up their dream food business supplying their delicious Middle Eastern inspired foods to customers at festivals and catering events, as well as stocking their products in shops and restaurants around the country. The couple are looking forward to being part of the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival again this year, with flavours of the Mediterranean being incorporated into their picnic boxes.
Price €16.00 p.p. excl. €3.50 sales commission per order.
Mezze have designed a separate offering for each Concert
Picnic Box for Thursday Evening Concert
- Sundried tomato tapenade
- Mozzarella & roasted beetroot salad (7)
- Italian bean salad
- Green salad with parmesan & balsamic dressing (7)
- Garlic sourdough toasts (1)
- Chocolate dipped strawberry (7)
- Ricciarelli – almond biscuits (3, 8)
Picnic Box for Sunday Evening Concert
- Chargrilled aubergine & pepper dip
- Burratta with charred grapes salad (7)
- Purple heritage potato & chive salad (14)
- Green salad with parmesan & vinaigrette dressing (7)
- Garlic sourdough toasts (1)
- Chocolate dipped strawberry (7)
- Ginger biscotti (3, 7)
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Mezze local suppliers: Toonsbridge, Co. Cork – mozzarella / Mooncoin Beetroot - beetroot / Barefoot Farm, Co. Waterford –salad leaves / Seagull bakery, Co. Waterford – sourdough bread
Menu subject to slight changes depending on supplier availability
Allergen info: 1=gluten, 3=eggs, 7 = milk, 8=nuts
The Continuing Mezze Story
Mezze have clocked up some wonderful reviews and awards in their short time in business including best new product of the year from McKennas Guides in January 2019. The couple are looking forward to catering for the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival again this year with flavours of the Mediterranean being incorporated into their picnic boxes. To find out more about Mezze see their website www.mideastmezze.com or social media @ mideastmezze.
