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‘a beautifully formed mezzo-soprano voice’ New York Times Tara Erraught Opera Gala

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Tara Erraught mezzo-soprano Giacomo Sagripanti conductor

In her first solo Opera Gala with the RTÉ NSO, Tara Erraught sings arias by Mozart, Rossini, Bellini, Berlioz, and Michael William Balfe.

‘vocally and dramatically…flawless’ Seen and Heard International Friday 5 June, 8pm National Concert Hall RTENSO Tara Erraught A5 leaflet:Layout 1 15/04/2015 15:24 Page 2

Tara Erraught Opera Gala RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Giacomo Sagripanti conductor

Praised for her rich voice, expansive range and appealing stage presence, mezzo-soprano Tara Erraught has been hailed as ‘a true rising star’.

Her international stature has continued to grow since she stepped in on five days’ notice learning and performing the role of Romeo in Bellini’s I Capuleti e i Montecchi at the Bayerische Staatsoper in 2011. With appearances with companies such as the Bayerische Staatsoper, Hamburg Staatsoper, Wiener Staatsoper and Glyndebourne Festival Opera, recital tours of North America, and, in May 2015, her Washington National Opera debut singing Angelina in , this vivacious and radiant Irish artist is every bit the rising star many have proclaimed her to be.

In her first opera gala with the RTÉ NSO she is joined by the Italian conductor Giacomo Sagripanti, whose future plans include a new production of in Paris (Bastille), La Cenerentola in Hamburg Staatsoper, La Gazza Ladra in Frankfurt and L'Elisir d’Amore at Opernhaus Zurich.

PROGRAMME Mozart Overture from Mozart ‘Voi che sapete’ from The Marriage of Figaro Mozart ‘Deh, per questo istante’ from La Clemenza di Tito Nicolai Overture from The Merry Wives of Windsor Berlioz ‘D'amour l'ardente flamme’ from The Damnation of Faust Balfe ‘Non v'e donna’ from Falstaff R. Strauss Moonlight Interlude from Capriccio R. Strauss ‘Sein wir wieder gut’ from Ariadne auf Naxos Bellini ‘Dopo l'oscuro nembo’ from Adelson e Salvini Rossini Overture from Semiramide Rossini ‘Una voce poco fa’ from The Barber of Seville Rossini ‘Nacqui all’affanno... Non più mesta’ from La Cenerentola

Friday 5 June, 8pm National Concert Hall

Tickets: €47, €39, €29, €15 (Conc.: €42.30, €35.10, €26.10, €13.50) Booking: 01 417 0000 www.nch.ie • www.rte.ie/nso