To achieve great things, two things are needed;
a plan, and not quite enough time.
Naomi plays the role of Hansel in Humperdinck's opera Hansel & Gretel with Kentucky Opera. Conducted by Kelly Kuo and directed by Brenna Corner, opposite Ashley Emerson as Gretel.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Sep 29th, 8pm
Oct 1st, 2pm
Oct 3rd, 1:30pm
As a writer, Naomi is currently developing a libretto for a new chamber opera in collaboration with composer Emma O'Halloran. Development is funded by the Arts Council of Ireland with additional supports from Axis Ballymun, BrokenCrow Theatre, and glòr.
LIBRETTO READING:
10th November 2023
Axis Ballymun
Naomi returns to New York's Prototype Festival for the world premiere of chamber opera Adoration by Mary Kouyoumdjian and Royce Vavrek.
Conducted by Alan Pierson and directed by Laine Rettmer.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Jan 10 - 21, 2024
PICNIC CANTATA by Paul Bowles with the New York Festival is now on sale!
PERFORMANCE DATE:
16th November 2022
Kaufmann Music Centre, New York City
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
Naomi performs the world premiere of Emma O'Halloran's operatic monodrama MARY MOTORHEAD with performances at New York's Prototype Festival and LA Opera
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Prototype Festival: Jan 2-15 2023
LA Opera: April 27, 28, 29, 30 2023
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, currently streaming on PBS Great Performances.
CURRENTLY STREAMING:
PBS Great Performances
WATCH NOWTheatre I Opera I Artist-in-Residence
For opera, concert, and theatre enquiries, please contact Ken Benson at Ken Benson Artists.