Ireland's Summer Opera Festival will be alive with opera, concerts, recitals and free events from 29 May - 05 June 2023.

This enchanting recital will feature music around Shakespeare, folk tales, and fairy tales from composers such as Brahms, Prokofiev, John F. Larchet, Mendelssohn and more; performed by BVOF Bursary winner flautist Amy Gillen, and accompanied by Frasier Hickland on piano.

The performance will take place in the delightful surrounds of Tourin House and gardens, just outside Cappoquin. The main house at Tourin was built in 1840 by renowned Dublin architect Abraham Denny, who designed other distinguished and public buildings in County Waterford. Tourin Gardens extend over five acres, and includes a walled garden, vibrant flower collections, rare and mature trees, woodland path walks to Tourin Quay and a pond with wild duck and other wildlife. Overlooking the River Blackwater, the original 16th century Tower House still stands and can be seen from the garden.

DATE & TIME: Thursday 1 June at 4pm
VENUE: Tourin House, Cappoquin
ARTISTS: Amy Gillen – flute | Frasier Hickland – piano
TICKET PRICES: €25 (Ticket price excludes €3.50 booking fee per order)
Readers are advised to check with the festival website directly before relying on the details published here.