Direct from the Met in HD for your delectation: as part of its spring opera series, the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar presents Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda, live in HD direct from The Met in New York on Saturday, January 19 at 5.55pm. Stunning mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato takes on the virtuosic bel canto role of the doomed Mary Queen of Scots. Director David McVicar turns to the second opera of Donizetti’s Tudor trilogy, which explores regal characters at fateful moments of their lives. Elza van den Heever sings Elizabeth I, and Maurizio Benini conducts.
This presentation is part of the Spring 2013 The Met Live in HD season at the Linenhall. Full details on the Linenhall website www.thelinenhall.com Tickets cost €24, with student/child tickets €12, family of four €60. Or also a special offer of €48 for three consecutive operas. Contact the Linenhall for details. Booking advised. Telephone: 094 9023733.
