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Muirgheis
''Muirgheis'' is a 1903 opera by Thomas O'Brien Butler (1861–1915), written originally in the Irish language. Caving to market and political pressures of the time, the piece was mainly staged in English. Nonetheless, some consider it the first Gaeilge opera. The libretto was written by Thadgh O'Donoghue, with an English version by Nora Chesson and George Moore (novelist), George Moore. The first full performance took place in Dublin, Theatre Royal, Dublin, Theatre Royal, on 7 December 1903. The score was printed and published in New York by Breitkopf & Härtel in 1910 (plate no. L. 206.). The scoreOnline aIMSLP./ref> is dedicated "To Clann na hÉireann". References External links * 1903 operas Operas Irish-language operas 1900s in Irish music {{opera-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas O'Brien Butler
Thomas O'Brien Butler (3 November 1861 – 7 May 1915; lost on the ''RMS Lusitania, Lusitania''), was an Irish composer who wrote the Irish-language opera ''Muirgheis'' (1903). Biography O'Brien Butler, as he was generally known, was born in Caherciveen, County Kerry, the youngest child of Pierce Butler (c.1804–1873), a shopkeeper in the village, and Ellen Webb (c.1818–1876). There is no source for his correct surname. Baker's Dictionary''Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians'' (New York: Schirmer, 1940; also in 5th edition, 1958) indicates that his surname was Whitwell; when he registered at the Royal College of Music in London, his name was noted as Thomas Whitwell-Butler. He does not seem to have been directly related to another O'Brien Butler family from Ireland who lost three brothers in World War I. He does however claim heritage to Lady Margaret O'Brien in his collection ''Seven Original Irish Melodies'' dedicating the first song 'Kincora; or the Lament for King ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |