As usual, there were less outstanding opera productions than concerts (going to be a bigger one), but plenty of standout performances and two rich comedies in Wexford and Dublin. A survey from self and colleagues for @theartsdesk.bsky.social theartsdesk.com/opera/best-2...

Couldn't resist blurting out my amazement at @sorayamafi.bsky.social's perfect Gilda after the performance yesterday, but here's the rave in context. Kudos to INO Artist Director @fergussheil.bsky.social for giving it all such vivid musical life. theartsdesk.com/opera/rigole...

My first post on Bluesky! Here’s some pictures from my walk this morning. Through the wood, down to the beach and then home. A one hour loop. And hello to anyone I know here on this platform!!!