INO Explore
Step inside the creative world of Irish National Opera with INO Explore. Whether you paint, play an instrument or sing, our immersive workshops offer the opportunity to experience the creativity, collaboration and excitement involved in bringing an opera to the stage.
Paint…
How would you capture the sound of opera on canvas? Unleash your creativity in this special collaboration between Irish National Opera and the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA). Our Paint… events - in Partnership with the Royal Dublin Society (RDS)- give artists the opportunity to create a response inspired by the music, drama and emotion of the opera. At the end of the session, a panel of judges will assess the completed works and award prizes. This is a unique opportunity to experience opera through a different creative lens and celebrate the connection between music and visual art.
Play…
Ever imagined yourself playing in a professional opera orchestra? Our Play… workshops - in Partnership with the Royal Dublin Society (RDS)- offer the chance to rehearse and perform alongside musicians from the INO Orchestra and fellow players from other ensembles. Led by INO Artistic Director and conductor, Fergus Shiel, musicians explore the rich orchestral writing of the operatic repertoire, gain insight into the rehearsal process and discover what it takes to bring a large-scale opera from the rehearsal room to the stage.
Sing…
Could there be an opera singer waiting to be discovered in you? Our Sing… workshops are perfect for amateur choir members and anyone who simply loves to sing. Led by INO Artistic Director and conductor Fergus Sheil, these relaxed and welcoming sessions explore operatic vocal techniques while giving participants the rare opportunity to sing alongside professional members of the INO Chorus. Experience the thrill of making music together and discover what it's like to be part of an operatic ensemble.
Participation in any of these workshops is free of charge. Artists, players and singers of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome – all you need is enthusiasm and a love of music!
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For more information, please contact our Learning & Participation Manager Paddy Jo Malpas: paddyjo@irishnationalopera.ie