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An intimate and powerful meditation on memory, grief and truth, this chamber opera composed by Tarik O’Regan with a libretto by Colm Tóibín, adapted from his novella The Testament of Mary, unfolds in the final years of Mary, mother of Jesus. Past and present coexist uneasily as Mary moves between…
An intimate and powerful meditation on memory, grief and truth, this chamber opera composed by Tarik O’Regan with a libretto by Colm Tóibín, adapted from his novella The Testament of Mary, unfolds in the final years of Mary, mother of Jesus. Past and present coexist uneasily as Mary moves between two worlds, reliving her son’s final days while exiled and silenced
years later. Around her, pivotal moments from their lives emerge and dissolve, tracing the fragile
boundary between lived experience and remembered truth. GRAMMY nominee Elaine Kelly conducts, with critically acclaimed mezzo-soprano Sharon Carty as Mary.
Created by Tarik O’Regan & Colm Tóibín
Composed by Tarik O’Regan
Libretto by Colm Tóibín
Directed by Rachael Hewer
Conducted by Elaine Kelly
Choreography Emma Woods
Set Design Francis O’Connor
Lighting Design Kevin Treacy
Costume Design Joan O’Clery
Featuring members of the INO Orchestra and Chorus
Performed in English with surtitles
