Schedule

Upcoming performance dates

To achieve great things, two things are needed;
a plan, and not quite enough time.
- Leonard bernstein
opera

Mary Motorhead

Naomi reprises her critically acclaimed performance as Mary Motorhead in the European premiere of the monodrama by composer Emma O'Halloran.

"A great operatic impersonation of the ecstatic driving force of an inner being, the ordinary becoming extraordinary" - LA Times

"Sung and acted to the nth degree in a go-for-broke performance" - Broadway World

PERFORMANCE DATES:

KILKENNY, WATERGATE THEATRE
Aug 8th, 7pm
Aug 9th, 7pm
Aug 10th, 7pm
Aug 11th, 3pm

DÚN LAOGHAIRE, PAVILION THEATRE
Oct 11th, 7.30pm
Oct 12th, 7.30pm
Oct 13th, 5pm

CORK OPERA HOUSE
Oct 16th, 7.30pm

SIAMSA TÍRE, TRALEE
Oct 19th, 8pm

GLÓR, ENNIS
Oct 23rd, 7.30pm

SOLSTICE, NAVAN
Oct 26th, 7.30pm

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BOOK

The Art of Place

Naomi is a contributing writer to The Art of Place, edited by Peadar King and Anne Jones, with photography by John Kelly, currently on sale in bookshops nationwide.

LIBRETTO READING:
10th November 2023
Axis Ballymun

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OPERA

Adoration

Naomi returns to LA Opera in a reprisal of her role in ADORATION, a chamber opera by Mary Kouyoumdjian and Royce Vavrek.
The production is conducted by Alan Pierson and directed by Laine Rettmer.

PERFORMANCE DATES:
Feb 19th, 8pm
Feb 20th, 8pm
Feb 22nd, 8pm
Feb 23rd, 2pm

PERFORMANCE DATES:
Jan 10 - 21, 2024

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IN development

Almost Home

As a writer, Naomi is currently developing the libretto for a new chamber opera in collaboration with composer Emma O'Halloran. Development is funded by the Arts Council of Ireland and Music Network with additional supports from Axis Ballymun, BrokenCrow Theatre, and glór.

LIBRETTO READING:
10th November 2023
Axis Ballymun

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album

Picnic Cantata

PICNIC CANTATA by composer Paul Bowles and poet James Schuyler has been released by the New York Festival of Song. The album is now on sale and available across streaming platforms.

"The work is a total delight: imaginative and touching by turns."
-The Arts Fuse

PERFORMANCE DATE:
16th November 2022
Kaufmann Music Centre, New York City

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Virtual reality opera

As an nGnách

Naomi performs in virtual reality community opera As an nGnách (creators Finola Merivale, Jody O'Neill & Jo Mangan), currently touring international festivals.

CURRENTLY TOURING:
Irish National Opera

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IN DEVELOPMENT

Falling in Love Again

Naomi is currently researching and developing a cabaret program featuring the music of Friedrich Hollaender. Her research is supported by the Arts Council of Ireland and Culture Moves Europe.

MORE INFO COMING SOON
opera

Intimate Apparel

Naomi created the role of Mrs Van Buren in the Lincoln Center Theater world premiere production of Intimate Apparel, an opera by Ricky Ian Gordon and Lynn Nottage, directed by Bartlett Sher, broadcast on PBS Great Performances.

AVAILABLE TO WATCH:

PBS Great Performances

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Performance Highlights

Theatre I Opera I Artist-in-Residence

Beaumarchais' Figaro Plays

mccarter theatre

Naomi joins Kentucky Opera in their first online season by producing and presenting a six-episode children's series about music.

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Pelléas & Mélisande

cincinnati symphony

Naomi reprises her critically-acclaimed performance with Irish National Opera in this fragmented retelling of the story of Rosemary Kennedy.
Performing at the O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin
Sep 25, 26, 27

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Bluebeard's Castle

Boston Lyric Opera

Naomi joins Kentucky Opera in their first online season by producing and presenting a six-episode children's series about music.

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"RUN" by Ellen Reid

one festival, opera omaha

Naomi plays the role of Mrs Van Buren in the world premiere of Intimate Apparel at Lincoln Center Theater by Ricky Ian Gordon and Lynn Nottage, directed by Bartlett Sher.

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Terrence McNally's Master Class

west end debut, london

Naomi will both host and perform in this online gala event, featuring exclusive content and special performances by Concert Artists Guild musicians from around the globe.

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Offenbach's Vert-Vert

Garsington opera

Naomi plays the role of Mrs Van Buren in the world premiere of Intimate Apparel at Lincoln Center Theater by Ricky Ian Gordon and Lynn Nottage, directed by Bartlett Sher.

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Singing for Kids!

Pbs broadcast, PSO artist-in-residence

Naomi plays the role of Mrs Van Buren in the world premiere of Intimate Apparel at Lincoln Center Theater by Ricky Ian Gordon and Lynn Nottage, directed by Bartlett Sher.

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Vivaldi's Farnace

Spoleto festival usa

Naomi plays the role of Mrs Van Buren in the world premiere of Intimate Apparel at Lincoln Center Theater by Ricky Ian Gordon and Lynn Nottage, directed by Bartlett Sher.

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Les Enfants Terribles

opera omaha

Naomi plays the role of Mrs Van Buren in the world premiere of Intimate Apparel at Lincoln Center Theater by Ricky Ian Gordon and Lynn Nottage, directed by Bartlett Sher.

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Figaro Gets A Divorce

welsh National Opera & Geneva opera

Naomi plays the role of Mrs Van Buren in the world premiere of Intimate Apparel at Lincoln Center Theater by Ricky Ian Gordon and Lynn Nottage, directed by Bartlett Sher.

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Least Like The Other

IRIsh National Opera

Naomi plays the role of Mrs Van Buren in the world premiere of Intimate Apparel at Lincoln Center Theater by Ricky Ian Gordon and Lynn Nottage, directed by Bartlett Sher.

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Resonate: Live Panel

Music Network Artist-In-Residence

Naomi plays the role of Mrs Van Buren in the world premiere of Intimate Apparel at Lincoln Center Theater by Ricky Ian Gordon and Lynn Nottage, directed by Bartlett Sher.

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"a natural in the recital format, winning over the audience with her rich, silvery voice and charming stage presence."

the New york Times

 "Naomi Louisa O'Connell was the outstanding mezzo-soprano, her voice cool, precisely controlled, and perfect for this music."

The boston globe

"her creamy soprano voice moves easily through operatic color to music theater"

New york THeater guide
contact

For Booking Enquiries:

For opera, concert, and theatre enquiries, please contact Ken Benson at Ken Benson Artists.

+(1) 212-280-2796
kenbensonartists@gmail.com
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