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2021 Festival Draws to a Close
With the festival coming to a close we would like to share some of the highlights that made BVOF 2021 a festival to remember. At the start of the year we were unsure if a festival was even possible. However, we succeeded in producing 5 days of events jam packed with...
Announcing ‘Discover Opera’ with Music Generation Waterford
We are delighted to announce our partnership with Music Generation Waterford for this year's festival. Bringing the magic of opera to children and younger people is central to the BVOF mission, helping to awaken a lifelong appreciation of classical music and in so...
Extra Date Announced for Anthony Kearns Gala Concert
Due to high demand are delighted to announce a second date for the Anthony Kearns Gala Concert on Friday 3rd September at 8.15pm. Kearns fills a unique place in the Irish music scene, having toured the globe with Double- Platinum ranked The Irish Tenors for over a...
BVOF Launches 2021 Programme
Mezzo Soprano Gemma Ní Bhriain at the official launch of the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival 2021. The Festival, which is hosted on the magical grounds of Lismore Castle, County Waterford will feature a series of performances, including Puccini’s wonderful opera...
Tickets Selling Fast for Gianni Schicchi
Don't be sad you missed out! Tickets for our production of Puccini's comedic masterpiece Gianni Schicchi are almost Sold Out. The opera features a star studded cast of Irish and International Artists. We warmly welcome Solen Mainguené and Gemma Ní Bhriain, who...
Booking Now Open for 2021 Festival
We are delighted to announce that tickets for the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival 2021 are now on sale. The Festival features 18 events over 5 days, including concerts, recitals and our opera for this year Puccini's comedic masterpiece Gianni Schicchi. 2021 Festival...
Friends Priority Booking Now Open for BVOF 2021
We are delighted to announce that priority booking for Friends of Blackwater Valley Opera Festival is now open. The Festival will take place from September 1-5, featuring Puccini’s wonderful opera Gianni Schicchi and an exciting concert and recital programme at our...
BVOF looking forward to launching Festival tickets in June
Over the last number of months, we have been making plans to welcome our patrons back to the Blackwater Valley for our rescheduled Festival which will take place from September 1-5. Artistic Director Dieter Kaegi is working hard to finalise a wonderful opera, concerts...
BVOF return with Covid Care Concerts in care homes across Waterford
Blackwater Valley Opera Festival return this week, in partnership with Mobile Music Machine, with our Covid Care Concerts to 10 residential care home settings across Waterford. Covid Care Concerts bring classical music into the lives of our older communities and those...
Introducing Access All Arias
With spring in the air and the promise of much brighter days ahead, we are delighted to introduce you to our new artistic project, Access All Arias! Filmed in the magical setting of Dromore Yard in Waterford late last year, the programme features a selection of...
Announcing the 2021 Blackwater Valley Opera Festival Bursary Award Winners
Blackwater Valley Opera Festival is delighted to announce flutist Amy Gillen and bass-baritone Rory Dunne as the co-recipients of the 2021 BVOF Bursary Award of €10,000. The BVOF Bursary Award supports exceptionally talented artists and is a vital part of our...
Blackwater Valley Opera Festival & Mobile Music Machine bring Covid Care Concerts to Limerick with the support of the Lakeside Fund
Following the success of almost two hundred Covid Care Concerts across six counties nationwide, Blackwater Valley Opera Festival and Mobile Music Machine were delighted to bring their concerts to residential care homes across Limerick city and county for the...
A Christmas Message For BVOF From Irish Heritage Award Recipients
Mollie Wrafter and Justine Gormley, recipients of the 2020 BVOF Irish Heritage Award, recorded a performance of Brahms 3rd Violin Sonata especially for BVOF this Christmas. This was filmed at the Embassy of Ireland in London as part of the Irish Heritage ‘Christmas by...
RTÉ Radio 1 Interview With Miriam O’Callaghan
Gerald Peregrine who is the mastermind behind our incredible partners Mobile Music Machine was invited to speak on RTÉ Radio One with Miriam O'Callaghan about the Covid Care Concerts last Sunday. Gerald spoke about how the classical music ensemble is bringing...
BVOF Announced As Innovate Together Fund Awardee
We’re thrilled to be announced as an Awardee of the #InnovateTogether Fund from Rethink Ireland. The Innovate Together fund was created to respond to the need for new solutions in the 'new normal' post COVID-19. The Innovate Together Fund was set up to support...
John F. Larchet Remembered – A Blackwater Valley Opera Festival Film
John F. Larchet ’Remembered - Our cinematic spotlight on one of Ireland’s lesser known musical talents. Filmed at our iconic venue, Dromore Yard. Featuring performances by Dr. Gavan Ring (tenor), Raphaela Mangan (mezzo soprano), Mia Cooper (violin) and...
John F. Larchet Remembered Preview
We are excited to present to you our taster of "John F. Larchet Remembered" that will be released this Friday. Autumn 2020 is an exciting time in the history of The Blackwater Valley Opera Festival. We are proud to have created an adventurous film promoting the work...
John F. Larchet Remembered Trailer
Autumn 2020 is an exciting time in the history of The Blackwater Valley Opera Festival. We are proud to have created an adventurous film that is being released in the first week of December. A cinematic interpretation of the Songs and Airs of the remarkable Irish...
Who Was John F. Larchet?
John Francis Larchet was one of the greatest Irish musical minds. It is fair to say that he doesn’t get the widespread recognition and acclaim that many of his equivalent musical talents receive. Within academic circles, he is particularly well appreciated. This...
Announcing “John F. Larchet Remembered”
Autumn 2020 is an exciting time in the history of The Blackwater Valley Opera Festival. We are proud to have created an adventurous film that will be released on the 23rd November 2020. A cinematic interpretation of the Songs and Airs of the remarkable Irish...
