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Shelter Me from the Rain

Inspired by weather and the true life love stories of people from the small Irish town of Carlow. This unique opera involved over 100 members of the community as performers as well as musicians from the RTE National Symphony Orchestra.

For chamber orchestra and 100 singers of all ages from Carlow.

Commissioned by Carlow County Council and Wide Open Opera.

Winner of the Allianz Arts Award 2011 for best use of music in the community.

5-7 May 2011
George Bernard Shaw Theatre, Carlow, Ireland