Blackwater Valley Opera Festival
Accommodation
Within half an hour of Castlematyr Resort is Lismore Castle which will again be the centre for the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival. The festival showcases emerging Irish talent alongside established international artists and delivering memorable and inspirational experiences that enrich the cultural life of the region and makes a wonderful day or evening out as part of your Castlemartyr Resort break. Running from 29th May to 5th June, Ireland’s Summer Opera Festival will feature some fantastic classical music and opera performances. This year’s headline opera festival event will be four evening performances of the opera Macbeth by Giuseppe Verdi in the castle grounds of Lismore Castle. Starring the legendary baritone Leonardo Galeazzi and the exceptional Vittorio Vitelli, alternating as Macbeth, as well as, Serenad Burcu Uyar as the fiendish Lady Macbeth, and world-renowned bass Gorán Jurich as Banco. Macbeth is a genuine masterpiece of Giuseppe Verdi’s career and first of his three Shakespearean operas and is a political thriller full of murders, intrigue and passion. This stunning musical portrait of opera’s most power-hungry couple has wonderful, unforgettable arias and a unique score of unforgettable melodies that are sure to enthral spectators at this year’s festival.
As part of the festival, a series of unmissable concerts also takes place in the Blackwater Valley’s Dromore Yard – a romantic, restored 19th century farm on the banks of the River Blackwater at Aglish, County Waterford. Set in the charming outbuildings and courtyards, this unique venue lends itself naturally to the fine acoustics and stunning views. This year, the theme is Shakespeare Songs which will be performed by acclaimed tenors, mezzo-soprano’s and the Irish Baroque Orchestra among others.
The Recitals programme brings a variety of beautiful music to the festival this year and will feature performances in the magical surrounds of Woodhouse Estate in Stradbally, Salterbridge House and Tourin House in Cappoquin, St Carthage’s Cathedral in Lismore, Villierstown Church in Ballingowan West and St Mary’s Collegiate Church, Youghal, all of which are an easy journey from Castlemartyr Resort.
For Blackwater Valley Opera Festival goers we are delighted to offer overnight accommodation with pre-theatre dining in Canopy Restaurant and Full Irish Breakfast next morning so you can really make it 5 Star a night at the opera experience!
Please feel free to contact our reservations team on +353 21 4219000 should you require any assistance or you can book the package online below or browse the many accommodation options available to you throughout the festival:
