IRISH NATIONAL OPERA’S PRODUCTION OF L’OLIMPIADE IS COMING TO TRALEE’S SIAMSA TÍRE THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 20, KILLORGLIN’S CATE KELLIHER IS INVOLVED IN SHOW

“The opportunity to bring an opening night to Siamsa is spectacular. Particularly for this performance which is going on to perform at the Royal Opera House in the UK and it has actually sold out there, it’s amazing to have it opening in Kerry. I’m very proud,” said Cate.

“When I was talking to our head of production about where we should look at, there are only two or three venues in the country that work for us and Siamsa was one of them,” she continued, adding “the venue itself has amazing facilities.”

Set against the backdrop of the ancient Olympic games, L’Olimpiade explores themes of love, rivalry, and sacrifice, offering singers super-human acrobatic challenges that showcase the composers unparalleled musical prowess.

The stellar cast features an array of Irish and international talent, including mezzo-soprano Gemma Ní Bhriain (Megacle), countertenor Meili Li (Licida), and mezzo-soprano Alexandra Urquiola (Aristea), mezzo-soprano Sarah Richmond (Argene), baritone Chuma Sijeqa (Clistene), soprano Rachel Redmond (Aminta) and baritone Seán Boylan (Alcandro).

L’Olimpiade is the third Vivaldi opera from Irish National Opera, and follows on from the resounding success of Griselda in 2019, and Bajazet in 2022 (a co-production with the Royal Opera House) for which Peter Whelan and the Irish Baroque Orchestra won an Olivier Award for outstanding achievement in opera.

Tickets are still available to purchase for the Siamsa Tíre show by heading to the Siamsa Tíre website or by calling the box office. The show will start at 8pm.