Cleare, Ann- Opera
- Dublin City Council
- €20,625
To support the creation of a new chamber opera inspired by an excerpt from Joyce's Ulysses. To assist the development of a collaborative process between International opera director Thierry Bruehl and Irish composer Ann Cleare. To explore innovative possibilities with other creative practioners. |
Dennehy, Donnacha- Opera
- South Dublin County Council
- €20,000
To develop a new opera about the Great Famine in Ireland which will address both the human scale and societal impact of this historic tragedy. To workshop the opera with ensemble Alarm Will Sound and director Tom Creed. To incorporate innovative documentary video featuring major contemporary thinkers. |
Mcateer, Christopher- Opera
- South Dublin County Council
- €15,744
To develop the music and libretto for a fiery new opera about Roger Casement, exploring colonialism and sexuality. To write the libretto under the mentorship of Gavin Kostick and collaborate with an emerging baritone. To explore future production opportunities with the mentorship of Fergus Sheil. |
Swift, Tom- Opera
- Kildare County Council
- €20,000
To develop and complete the libretto and score of a new contemporary-themed opera, Beyond the Pale. To create a work combining a musically adventurous score with a narrative-driven libretto. To hold a one-week workshop with Crash Ensemble to allow completion of the opera and to attract potential producers . |
Wide Open Opera- Opera
- Dublin City Council
- €20,000
A development process for a new opera by Brian Irvine based on the true story of Rosemary Kennedy, sister of JFK. There will be a broadening creative team developing new partnerships in Ireland and internationally. They will be recording a sample of the opera and also assessing the viability of developing opera towards a full production. |
Wilson, Ian- Opera
- Cork County Council
- €20,000
To develop the concept, libretto and music for a chamber opera The Collector, based on John Fowles’ novel of the same name. To fund the writing of the libretto by Northern Irish novelist Glenn Patterson. To fund the writing of approximately half of the music. |