A busy month already, with Strauss Vier letzte Lieder

with @lowemurmurs, @edintfest workshops and an opera gala.

More to come before the month is out. I’ve really enjoyed being so busy with work here in Scotland, and working with friends old and new.

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My first Me Made May

I made all of these this year – numbers 2, 3, and 6 I made in May. Numbers 1 and 6 are the Zadie jumpsuit by Paper Theory. Numbers 2 and 5 are @cashmerette RoseClair with fabric from @fabricgodmother Number 4 is made from my old bedroom curtains, and numbed 7 is fashioned from a size 20 bridesmaid dress.

My creativity when I sing disappears as soon as it is out of my mouth. But with making, I create something tangible. I love it.

Thanks to @sew_sleep_deprived for giving me the kick up the arse I needed (as well as a pattern or two…!)

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Irish National Opera Cosí fan tutte opening night at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin

Photos by Ros Kavanagh. An amazing group of colleagues @elainekelly_conductor @sarahsoprano_ @gemmanb_mezzo @milandariush @gianluca_margheri_bassbaritone @irishnationalopera #willmorgan and the fabulous Irish National Opera Chorus. Despina Debut and Gaiety Theatre debut.

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An unforgettable Haydn Creation

with @ulsterorchestra and @danielerustioni #robintritschler and #benmcateer Such a joyous evening of music making. And I made my own dress…

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Thanks to @artscouncilni for their continued support.

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A brilliant concert at @crumlinroadgaol with Capella Caelciliana

wonderfully conducted by @matthewq96 A really moving experience, with a stellar line up of soloists, including @zahidtenor @malachyframe @mezzo_margaret @johnportertenor #adamreaney

Thanks to @artscouncilni for their support.

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The music on my stand at the moment

Bach St John Passion with Capella Caeciliana; Haydn Creation with Ulster Orchestra and Daniele Rustioni; Cosí fan tutte with Irish National Opera; and Strauss Vier letzte Lieder with James Lowe and the West Scotland Schools Symphony Orchestra.

Bring it on.

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November

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Spooky October.

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September adventures.

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About this weekend…

@epfestival was totally awesome. I’m not sure I’ve ever had to pack a full length sequinned gown and a tent in the same bag before. First time singing in a circus tent and my first time at a festival.

Thanks to a brilliant bunch of people who made it lots of fun. We brought an opera to a rock festival…

#abomination #irisrobinson #belfastensemble #camping #operasingerswhocamp

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