The Salon Series - Sea Wrack by Various, dom 12 nov 2023, Da (2023/2024), Diretto da Cameron Menzies, The MAC, Belfast, Regno Unito

Sea Wrack is a staged performance of art songs written by Irish and Northern Irish composers featuring well-loved classics and new arrangements of contemporary songs, sung by four opera singers and a pianist from across the island of Ireland. The event is named after a well-known song by Hillsborough composer Hamilton Harty: a number of the songs in Sea Wrack explore themes of emigration, rivers and the sea. Repertoire includes works by composers Balfe, Vincent Wallace and Hamilton Harty right up to ‘Sunrise’ by Neil Hannon, ‘Carrickfergus’ in a new arrangement by Matthew Owens and ‘Méilte Cheann Dubhrann; arranged by Neil Martin. Audiences can expect an uplifting and captivating evening of beautiful music and song celebrating the creativity and artistry of composers from across this island. Team Director: Cameron Menzies Hair and Make-Up: Nuala Campbell Gowns: Sarah O'Neill Cast Soprano: Susie Gibbons Mezzo Soprano: Jenny Bourke Tenor: Michael Bell Baritone: Seamus Brady Pianist: Frasier Hickland