RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/lyricfm/daybreak/ Each week a specific opera is in focus. Liz will dip in daily to a key moment from the work and guide you through its plot, subplots and general mayhem as the story unfolds. Each week a specific opera is in focus. Liz will dip in daily to a key moment from the work and guide you through its plot, subplots and general mayhem as the story unfolds. Each week a specific opera is in focus. Liz will dip in daily to a key moment from the work and guide you through its plot, subplots and general mayhem as the story unfolds. en-ie RTÉ 2009 RTÉ podcasting@rte.ie Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:56:31 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/radio1/podcast/images/operacereal_144.jpg http://www.rte.ie/lyricfm/daybreak/ 144 144 Music no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-190310-02m18s-operacereal.mp3 Sally finally settled down with her beau Buddy, and is now a middle aged housewife, plodding through the daily chores. But in her heart she always loved another boy, Ben, who has reappeared- a handsome, urbane businessman, everything her husband is not. Sally finally settled down with her beau Buddy, and is now a middle aged housewife, plodding through the daily chores. But in her heart she always loved another boy, Ben, who has reappeared- a handsome, urbane businessman, everything her husband is not. 0:02:18 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-190310-02m18s-operacereal.mp3 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-180310-02m20s-operacereal.mp3 Buddy is married to Sally. At a reunion, he discovers she’d always had a passion for his pal Ben, who’d married Sally’s friend Phyllis. We shouldn’t laugh, but as Buddy might say, what else are you going to do? This is Buddy’s Blues. Buddy is married to Sally. At a reunion, he discovers she’d always had a passion for his pal Ben, who’d married Sally’s friend Phyllis. We shouldn’t laugh, but as Buddy might say, what else are you going to do? This is Buddy’s Blues. 0:02:20 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-180310-02m20s-operacereal.mp3 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-170310-02m30s-operacereal.mp3 Sally is a bored housewife, her man Buddy a salesman with no imagination. Ben is a high flying businessman, his wife Phyllis is bitter and lonely. She takes matters into her own hands, seduces a waiter, then debates the question of leaving the hubby. Sally is a bored housewife, her man Buddy a salesman with no imagination. Ben is a high flying businessman, his wife Phyllis is bitter and lonely. She takes matters into her own hands, seduces a waiter, then debates the question of leaving the hubby. 0:02:30 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-170310-02m30s-operacereal.mp3 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-160310-02m10s-operacereal.mp3 Sally and Phyllis are old friends, two chorus girls who married their sweethearts- Ben, now a magnate, and Buddy, a salesman. But years ago, Sally and Ben had a fling, and the ghost of that love has reared its head. Whaddaya gonna do? We’ll soon find out. Sally and Phyllis are old friends, two chorus girls who married their sweethearts- Ben, now a magnate, and Buddy, a salesman. But years ago, Sally and Ben had a fling, and the ghost of that love has reared its head. Whaddaya gonna do? We’ll soon find out. 0:02:10 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-160310-02m10s-operacereal.mp3 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-150310-02m30s-operacereal.mp3 It’s 1970, and the Weismann theatre in New York is about to be shut down. The fading belles of its fabulous pre-war show gather to toast its demise. But first, the stage is commandeered by some of the elderly stars, taking one last turn on the boards. It’s 1970, and the Weismann theatre in New York is about to be shut down. The fading belles of its fabulous pre-war show gather to toast its demise. But first, the stage is commandeered by some of the elderly stars, taking one last turn on the boards. 0:02:30 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-150310-02m30s-operacereal.mp3 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-120310-02m53s-operacereal.mp3 The Emperor of the moon orders Buonafede to give his daughters in marriage to Ecclitico and Ernesto. By the time Buonafede realises the scam, the girls are betrothed to their beaux, and he has to put his foolishness down to the moon and its madness. The Emperor of the moon orders Buonafede to give his daughters in marriage to Ecclitico and Ernesto. By the time Buonafede realises the scam, the girls are betrothed to their beaux, and he has to put his foolishness down to the moon and its madness. 0:02:54 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-120310-02m53s-operacereal.mp3 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-110310-02m51s-operacereal.mp3 Ecclitico's garden is disguised as the moon. Buonafede wanders the realm, and receives a visit from the emperor of the moon- Cecco. He summons the three girls, tells Buonafede to give his daughters to Ecclitico and Ernesto, and claims Lisetta for himself. Ecclitico's garden is disguised as the moon. Buonafede wanders the realm, and receives a visit from the emperor of the moon- Cecco. He summons the three girls, tells Buonafede to give his daughters to Ecclitico and Ernesto, and claims Lisetta for himself. 0:02:51 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-110310-02m51s-operacereal.mp3 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-100310-02m40s-operacereal.mp3 The first act ends with Buonafede’s trip skywards, drinking a sleeping potion administered by Ecclitico. While Ecclitico cheers him on, the girls worry that their father will die. But then remember they’d inherit his money, and become much more cheerful. The first act ends with Buonafede’s trip skywards, drinking a sleeping potion administered by Ecclitico. While Ecclitico cheers him on, the girls worry that their father will die. But then remember they’d inherit his money, and become much more cheerful. 0:02:40 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-100310-02m40s-operacereal.mp3 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-090310-2m23s-operacereal.mp3 Buonafede is duped by Ecclitico into thinking the moon is a realm where old men get their pick of submissive girls. But Ecclitico and Ernesto are in love with Buonafede's daughters. In Buonafede’s house, Clarice and Flaminia debate the virtues of marriage. Buonafede is duped by Ecclitico into thinking the moon is a realm where old men get their pick of submissive girls. But Ecclitico and Ernesto are in love with Buonafede's daughters. In Buonafede’s house, Clarice and Flaminia debate the virtues of marriage. 0:02:23 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-090310-2m23s-operacereal.mp3 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-080310-02m30s-operacereal.mp3 The moon’s a balloon, they say, and that’s where we’re headed for this week. Con man Ecclitico has set up shop as an astrologer. Buonafede enters, and Ecclitico invites him to peek through his telescope, which can reveal the wonders of the moon. The moon’s a balloon, they say, and that’s where we’re headed for this week. Con man Ecclitico has set up shop as an astrologer. Buonafede enters, and Ecclitico invites him to peek through his telescope, which can reveal the wonders of the moon. 0:02:30 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-080310-02m30s-operacereal.mp3 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-050310-03m15s-operacereal.mp3 Sparafucile, has been hired to kill the Duke. His sister begs him to kill someone else instead. He agrees to kill the next person to come through his door. Gilda offers her life for the Duke. Rigoletto later discovers his daughter, broken and dying. Sparafucile, has been hired to kill the Duke. His sister begs him to kill someone else instead. He agrees to kill the next person to come through his door. Gilda offers her life for the Duke. Rigoletto later discovers his daughter, broken and dying. 0:03:15 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-050310-03m15s-operacereal.mp3 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-040310-02m35s-operacereal.mp3 The court jester Rigoletto's daughter Gilda has been abducted and ravished by the Duke- the precious flower of this old clown has been destroyed. Rigoletto plots his revenge: the Duke must die, and he approaches an assassin, Sparafucile, to do the deed. The court jester Rigoletto's daughter Gilda has been abducted and ravished by the Duke- the precious flower of this old clown has been destroyed. Rigoletto plots his revenge: the Duke must die, and he approaches an assassin, Sparafucile, to do the deed. 0:02:34 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-040310-02m35s-operacereal.mp3 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-030310-02m29s-operacereal.mp3 Having found where Gilda lived, and assuming she is Rigoletto’s mistress, the courtiers kidnap her. Too late Rigoletto realises the plot, and rushes off to court. All her father can do is rage and implore for mercy, while the courtiers laugh at his agony. Having found where Gilda lived, and assuming she is Rigoletto’s mistress, the courtiers kidnap her. Too late Rigoletto realises the plot, and rushes off to court. All her father can do is rage and implore for mercy, while the courtiers laugh at his agony. 0:02:29 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-030310-02m29s-operacereal.mp3 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-020310-02m31s-operacereal.mp3 The lustful Duke of Mantua has set his sights on innocent Gilda, daughter of his jester Rigoletto. He bribes her guardian and appears in disguise, but the rendezvous is cut short by footsteps. The Duke scarpers, and Gilda is left with a dream of love. The lustful Duke of Mantua has set his sights on innocent Gilda, daughter of his jester Rigoletto. He bribes her guardian and appears in disguise, but the rendezvous is cut short by footsteps. The Duke scarpers, and Gilda is left with a dream of love. 0:02:31 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-020310-02m31s-operacereal.mp3 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-010310-02m51s-operacereal.mp3 The young Duke of Mantua is intent on bedding all the lovelies he meets. Cheering him on are the court, including Rigoletto, the hunchback jester, who then visits his daughter Gilda and begs her to stay concealed, especially from the debauched Duke. The young Duke of Mantua is intent on bedding all the lovelies he meets. Cheering him on are the court, including Rigoletto, the hunchback jester, who then visits his daughter Gilda and begs her to stay concealed, especially from the debauched Duke. 0:02:51 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-010310-02m51s-operacereal.mp3 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-260210-03m08s-operacereal.mp3 The Philistines have Samson dragged in to taunt him. The blind hero asks to be propped against the temple's supporting pillars. Then Samson lifts his wasted arms and pulls down the temple, destroying the pagans, himself, and his treacherous lover. The Philistines have Samson dragged in to taunt him. The blind hero asks to be propped against the temple's supporting pillars. Then Samson lifts his wasted arms and pulls down the temple, destroying the pagans, himself, and his treacherous lover. 0:03:08 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-260210-03m08s-operacereal.mp3 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-250210-02m47s-operacereal.mp3 As the curtain rises on the final act, all our worst fears have been realised. Samson is shorn, blinded and a prisoner, condemned to push at a millwheel in a Philistine dungeon. To add to his torments, he hears the cries of his people who he failed. As the curtain rises on the final act, all our worst fears have been realised. Samson is shorn, blinded and a prisoner, condemned to push at a millwheel in a Philistine dungeon. To add to his torments, he hears the cries of his people who he failed. 0:02:47 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-250210-02m47s-operacereal.mp3 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-240210-03m12s-operacereal.mp3 When we last heard from her, Delilah was inviting the victorious hero back into her embrace. It now transpires that she loathes Samson, and promises the Philistine High Priest of Dagon that she’ll find out the secret of his strength, and destroy him. When we last heard from her, Delilah was inviting the victorious hero back into her embrace. It now transpires that she loathes Samson, and promises the Philistine High Priest of Dagon that she’ll find out the secret of his strength, and destroy him. 0:02:53 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-240210-03m12s-operacereal.mp3 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-230210-02m56s-operacereal.mp3 The Israelites are held in captivity by the Philistines. The hero Samson steps forward and kills the enemy commander, Abimélech, and leads his people to safety. The Philistine High Priest makes a speedy departure - but who’s this appearing stage left? The Israelites are held in captivity by the Philistines. The hero Samson steps forward and kills the enemy commander, Abimélech, and leads his people to safety. The Philistine High Priest makes a speedy departure - but who’s this appearing stage left? 0:02:56 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-230210-02m56s-operacereal.mp3 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-220210-02m28s-operacereal.mp3 To begin at the beginning - a solemn prelude gives way to the lament of a chorus of Israelites, held in bondage by the nasty old Philistines. Lord! God of Israel! They cry, Hearken to the prayer of thy children on their knees in supplication. To begin at the beginning - a solemn prelude gives way to the lament of a chorus of Israelites, held in bondage by the nasty old Philistines. Lord! God of Israel! They cry, Hearken to the prayer of thy children on their knees in supplication. 0:02:28 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-220210-02m28s-operacereal.mp3 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-190210-03m37s-operacereal.mp3 All has come tragically unstuck for our young lovers. To avoid marriage to another, Giuilietta took a potion which made her appear dead to her family. Laid out in the family vault, she was supposed to be rescued by Romeo. But was it meant to be? All has come tragically unstuck for our young lovers. To avoid marriage to another, Giuilietta took a potion which made her appear dead to her family. Laid out in the family vault, she was supposed to be rescued by Romeo. But was it meant to be? 0:03:36 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-190210-03m37s-operacereal.mp3 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-180210-02m45s-operacereal.mp3 The Capulet family physician, Lorenzo, has concocted a scheme to unite Romeo and Giuilietta, children of Verona’s warring families. To fool her father into thinking she’s dead, Giuilietta has drunk Lorenzo’s potion, and is cast into a deep sleep. The Capulet family physician, Lorenzo, has concocted a scheme to unite Romeo and Giuilietta, children of Verona’s warring families. To fool her father into thinking she’s dead, Giuilietta has drunk Lorenzo’s potion, and is cast into a deep sleep. 0:02:44 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-180210-02m45s-operacereal.mp3 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-170210-02m34s-operacereal.mp3 Giuilietta has one ally among the Capuleti- the family physician Lorenzo. At the beginning of Act 2 he visits her, to assure her that after the latest clash between the families, her Romeo is unharmed. He also has a cunning plan... Giuilietta has one ally among the Capuleti- the family physician Lorenzo. At the beginning of Act 2 he visits her, to assure her that after the latest clash between the families, her Romeo is unharmed. He also has a cunning plan... 0:02:34 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-170210-02m34s-operacereal.mp3 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-160210-02m29s-operacereal.mp3 Giuilietta is to be married to Tebaldo, one of her father’s courtiers, and everything’s set for the wedding, when Romeo and his men burst in and a fight ensues. After the hurly burly’s calmed down, Giuilietta is found by Romeo, who appears out of hiding... Giuilietta is to be married to Tebaldo, one of her father’s courtiers, and everything’s set for the wedding, when Romeo and his men burst in and a fight ensues. After the hurly burly’s calmed down, Giuilietta is found by Romeo, who appears out of hiding... 0:02:29 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-160210-02m29s-operacereal.mp3 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-150210-02m43s-operacereal.mp3 Capellio is father of the Capuleti, and has sworn vengeance on young Romeo, leader of the Montecchi, who has killed his son. That’s nothing compared to how annoyed he’d be if he knew Romeo loves, and is loved by, his daughter Giuilietta. And so it begins. Capellio is father of the Capuleti, and has sworn vengeance on young Romeo, leader of the Montecchi, who has killed his son. That’s nothing compared to how annoyed he’d be if he knew Romeo loves, and is loved by, his daughter Giuilietta. And so it begins. 0:02:43 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-150210-02m43s-operacereal.mp3 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-120210-03m15s-operacereal.mp3 It turns out, our dear Marquise is not Marie’s aunt, but actually her mother! Out of shame, she wants Marie to marry well and atone for her past misdemeanours. When Marie hears the truth, she heartbrokenly agrees to marry the peer...or does she? It turns out, our dear Marquise is not Marie’s aunt, but actually her mother! Out of shame, she wants Marie to marry well and atone for her past misdemeanours. When Marie hears the truth, she heartbrokenly agrees to marry the peer...or does she? 0:03:15 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-120210-03m15s-operacereal.mp3 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-110210-02m24s-operacereal.mp3 The Marquise of Berkenfield turns up, claims Marie as her long lost niece, and determines to marry her off to some ghastly nobleman. Oh no, you cry: mais oui, says the implacable Marquise. Marie is stuck at the chateau of the Marquise... The Marquise of Berkenfield turns up, claims Marie as her long lost niece, and determines to marry her off to some ghastly nobleman. Oh no, you cry: mais oui, says the implacable Marquise. Marie is stuck at the chateau of the Marquise... 0:02:24 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-110210-02m24s-operacereal.mp3 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-100210-02m58s-operacereal.mp3 Marie, the adopted daughter of the troop, is a raring tomboy, preferring marching songs to minuets. However, she loves, and is loved by Tonio, a new recruit. But, the Marquise of Berkenfield is determined to make the girl into a lady. Marie, the adopted daughter of the troop, is a raring tomboy, preferring marching songs to minuets. However, she loves, and is loved by Tonio, a new recruit. But, the Marquise of Berkenfield is determined to make the girl into a lady. 0:02:58 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-100210-02m58s-operacereal.mp3 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-09022010-02m41s-operacereal.mp3 Marie is the said daughter of the regiment- a waif discovered by the troop and brought up as their own. Now a young woman, she’s just been rescued by a Tyrolean youth, Tonio, and of course, they fall in love. But there's sadness to come in the story... Marie is the said daughter of the regiment- a waif discovered by the troop and brought up as their own. Now a young woman, she’s just been rescued by a Tyrolean youth, Tonio, and of course, they fall in love. But there's sadness to come in the story... 0:02:40 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-09022010-02m41s-operacereal.mp3 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-080210-02m12s-operacereal.mp3 The scene opens in the mountains of the Tyrol, where Napoleon’s armies are on the march. A noblewoman, the marquise of Berkenfield, is travelling in fear of bumping into those vulgar French soldiers, but she meets an entire regiment of them. Sacre bleu! The scene opens in the mountains of the Tyrol, where Napoleon’s armies are on the march. A noblewoman, the marquise of Berkenfield, is travelling in fear of bumping into those vulgar French soldiers, but she meets an entire regiment of them. Sacre bleu! 0:02:12 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-080210-02m12s-operacereal.mp3 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no