THE LIGHTHOUSE - IRISH NATIONAL OPERA 

A Scottish lighthouse goes dark. A visiting supply ship finds the building in order, but the keepers have vanished without trace. Three singers in multiple roles explore the psychological state of the fractious men, relive an official investigation and project a supernatural explanation. 

As part of Irish National Opera's 2021-22 season, Ben plays the roles of Officer Two and Blazes in Peter Maxwell Davies' dark and gripping operatic tale The Lighthouse. A new film version of the piece will be screened at outdoor venues this summer and a ten performance live tour takes place in the autumn. Full details of the INO season can be found here.
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BBC RADIO 3 RECITAL - NI OPERA FESTIVAL OF VOICE

Ben is delighted to return to Northern Ireland Opera's Festival of Voice for one of three BBC Radio 3 recitals being recorded across the festival weekend.  The recital, alongside pianist Simon Lepper, opens the festival on Friday 27th August and will be broadcast later in the year.

N.B. Ticketing information will be available via the NI Opera website in due course and in line with Covid-19 restrictions that may be in place.

SONGS OF INA BOYLE - CD RECORDING AT WIGMORE HALL

In the library of Trinity College, Dublin, sits a largely undiscovered body of work by Irish composer Ina Boyle.  Ben was recently involved in a recording project to bring some of her songs to light, alongside mezzo-soprano Paula Murrihy, tenor Robin Tritschler and pianist Iain Burnside. The CD is due for release in August on the Delphian label, with thanks to the Ina Boyle Society for organising the project.