Schedule

Upcoming performance dates

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

Hansel & Gretel

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

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IN development

Almost Home

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

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world Premiere

Adoration

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

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Picnic Cantata

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

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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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world premiere

Mary Motorhead

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

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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, currently streaming on PBS Great Performances.

CURRENTLY STREAMING:

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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"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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"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
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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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