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In Concert Archive 2009
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The Swell Season
recorded on 26 August 2009 in Dublin's The National Concert Hall
Liam Clancy
As a tribute to the late singer, from the In Concert Series, RTÉ Radio 1 presents Liam Clancy, recorded on 22nd April 2005 at the Watergate Theatre in Kilkenny.
First broadcast on 15th August 2005
Sharon Shannon
Ace accordion player Sharon Shannon and her band collaborate with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and conductor David Brophy for an orchestral celebration of her music.
Recorded at The Helix, Glasnevin, Dublin, 18th April 2008.
Lesley Garrett
Monday 17th August (Part 1)
Monday 24th August (Part 2)
Join celebrated English soprano Lesley Garrett for the second half of a concert of classical favourites and popular songs with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, leader Mia Cooper, conductor David Brophy and tenor Paul Austin Kelly.
Carlos Nunez
Monday 3rd August (Part 1)
Monday 10th August (Part 2)
Join virtuoso musician Carlos Nunez and his band together with the Orchestra of the National Concert Hall for the first half of a concert of Celtic and other music from different sources; Galicia, Ireland, Brasil and Japan as well as newly composed film scores.
One Small Step for Man
Monday 20th July (Part 1)
Monday 27th July (Part 2)
Join the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, leader Mia Cooper, conductor Benjamin Pope with vocalists Rachel Weston and Gary Williams for the first half of a 40th anniversary popular music celebration of 1969 and the lunar landing of that year.
Recorded at the National Concert Hall, Dublin on 5th June last
Sound engineers: Richard McCullough, Tony Lyons.
Nanci Griffith
Monday 6th July (Part 1)
Monday 13th July (Part 2)
The first of a two part concert featuring Ireland's favourite Texan- Nanci Griffith recorded, on her recent visit to these shores, at The Helix in Dublin on February 13th.
Producer: Aidan Butler
Connor McKeon and The Legends of Swing
Monday 22nd June (Part 1)
Monday 29th June (Part 2)
Join Connor McKeon and The Legends of Swing for two concerts of all your favourites from Big Band and Swing.
Recorded at the National Concert Hall, Dublin on July 3rd last year.
Producer: Aidan Butler
The Music of Andrew Lloyd Weber
Monday, 1st June (Part 1)
Monday 8th June (Part 2)
Monday 15th June (Part 3)
Join The RTÉ Concert Orchestra, leader Mia Cooper, conductor Gareth Hudson and vocalists Aoife Mulholland, Alex Sharpe, David Shannon, Michael McCarthy and special guest Jessie Buckley for an evening packed with songs and music from the musicals of this world famous composer to mark the occasion of his 60th birthday.
Sound Recording: Richard McCullough.
Stage producer: Julian Benson
Joanne Quigley and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Monday, 18th May (Part 1)
Monday 25th May (Part 2)
The RTÉ Concert Orchestra, leader Joanne Quigley, conductor Brian Byrne joins forces with Curtis Stigers, who is at the forefront of a new generation of jazz singers, for a memorable night of music and song.
Recorded National Concert Hall, Dublin on the 8 August 2008.
Eurovision Extravaganza
Monday, 4th May (Part 1))
Monday, 11th May (Part 2)
In advance of the 54th Eurovision on Saturday 16 May, a nostalgic celebration of the heady days of Ireland's past successes and in anticipation of future glory! The RTÉ Concert Orchestra, vocalists Paul Harrington, Charlie McGettigan, Niamh Kavanagh, Jacinta Whyte and backing vocalists.
Presented by Maxi with guest appearance by Dustin the Turkey. Andy O'Callaghan, conductor. Recorded at the National Concert Hall, Dublin 15th April 2009.
Dave Lawlor and his Big Band
Tonight's programme in the series The Best of Irish Country Music features Dave Lawlor and his Big Band. Recorded at the Kilmore Hotel in Cavan on 2 October 2008.
Ray Lynam and Philomena Begley
Tonight in the last of the series, The Best of Irish Country Music, Ray Lynam and Philomena Begley, recorded in Barrys Hotel, Dublin in 1998.
The Best of Irish Country Music: Paddy O'Brien and Tony Stevens
Tonight's programme in the series The Best of Irish Country Music, features Paddy O'Brien and Tony Stevens, recorded at The Gap Theatre, Macroom, Co. Cork.
** Special** Gardiner Street Gospel Choir
A programme of inspirational music for Good Friday recorded at Dóchas Centre Mountjoy Women's Prison, Dublin on May 30th last year
The Best of Irish Country Music: Kevin Logue and Nathan Carter
Tonight's programme features two up and coming singer/songwriters Kevin Logue and Nathan Carter, who supported Mick Flavin and Dave Lawlor for the series, The Best of Irish Country Music.
The Best of Irish Country Music: T.R. Dallas
Tonight in this series, The Best of Irish Country Music, Midlands favourite, T.R. Dallas and his band play the Loughrea Hotel and Spa, Loughrea, Co. Galway. Recorded on 28 October 2008.
The Best of Irish Country Music: Robert Mizzell
Tonight in this series, Louisiana born Robert Mizzell returns to his adoptive home of Naas to play the Moat Theatre. Recorded on November 6th last year.
Scullion
Join Sonny Condell, Philip King and Robbie Overson with special guest and friend Donal Lunny for their get together concert recorded at the Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray, Co. Wicklow on October 24th last year
The Best of Irish Country Music: Louise Morrissey
Tonight in this series, Louise Morrissey recorded at Brú Ború in Cashel, Co. Tipperary on October 9 2008.
Louise Morrissey is celebrating 21 years in Country music in April of this year, and what a success her career has been during those years!
In that time Louise has recorded several highly acclaimed albums, toured Ireland, U.K. Europe, Australia, Canada and the home of country music Nashville U.S.A.
Louise was invited to perform in eastern Canada last year with one of her favourite song-writers, the great Kris Kristofferson. He said of Louise "She has one of the finest voices I have heard in years, and if I could sing like Louise, I would never have had to write songs".
In February 2009, she toured as part of the Queens of Country, one of the most successful shows to be seen in Ireland.
She toured with country legends, Billie Joe Spears, Lynn Anderson, Jeanne Sealy and her friend Philomena Begley. They did a nationwide tour which was a huge success.
Louise enjoys a loyal fan base in Ireland and loves nothing better than meeting her friends and fans at venues where she performs.
She has a busy schedule for the next 12 months with a new album & DVD about to be recorded, plus tours of Spain, Portugal, Scotland and England.
Producer: Aidan Butler
The Best of Irish Country Music: Foster and Allen
Tonight in this series, Ireland's favourite duo, Foster and Allen, recorded at the Town Hall, Galway on the 6th October last.
Songs for Swingin' Lovers
Part 1 - Monday 16th February
Part 2 - Monday 23rd February
The RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Matthew Ford, vocalist and John Wilson, conductor with part 1 of a concert of hits made famous by Sinatra, Damone, Dino, Matt Munro and Nat King Cole recorded at the National Concert hall, Dublin on February 14th, St. Valentine's Day. All songs are heard in the original orchestrations created by such master arrangers as Nelson Riddle, Billy May and others.
Producer for RTÉ Radio 1: Peter Browne.
AULD LANG SYNE
PART 1 - Monday 2nd February 2009
PART 2 - Monday 9th February 2009
To mark the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns (25 January 1759 - 21 July 1796), the first half of a special concert held as part of the Celtic Connections Festival on 24 January 2009 at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Unforgettable renderings by Scottish and international performers of Burns' own timeless songs will be heard alongside contemporary compositions at the ultimate singers' gathering, transcending genres, generations and national boundaries in a spirit to which the bard himself would surely raise a glass.
Produced by Seán Purser for BBC Radio Scotland in cooperation with the EBU Folk Music Group.
Producer for RTÉ Radio 1: Peter Browne
IN CONCERT - The Northern Voice, a concert recorded as part of the "Island - Arts from Ireland" Festival which took place in the Kennedy Centre, Washington DC in May 2000 featuring, Tommy Makem (right), David Hammond, Jean and John Ritchie, Dónal Lunny, Arty McGlynn, Dessie Wilkinson, Neil Martin.
Introduced by John Kelly.
Producer: Peter Browne.
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Series Producer: Aidan Butler
