On Friday's Programme: We review the latest albums from Daft Punk, The National & Jamie Cullum and talk to Patrick McGrath about his latest novel 'Constance'.
RTE Concert Orchestra Conductor David Brophy on a new CD 'Choirs for Christmas' which features the amateur choirs who were finalists in last year's RTE Lyric FM Choirs for Christmas competition and the RTE Concert Orchestra.
David Brobhy, Conductor with the RTE Concert Orchestra is in studio with John this morning to talk about the wonderful Italian composer Ennio Morricone, who has written music for more than 500 motion pictures & tv series. Morricone became known worldwide by composing the film scores of Spaghetti Westerns directed by Sergio Leone. Ennio Morricone is coming to Dublin on July 28th, along with his 97 piece orchestra & 100 strong choir. Tickets on sale April 3rd at www.ticketmaster.ie
Live stimulating mix of news, interviews, reports and discussion. Today's panel: Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs correspondent, Irish Times. / Peter Brown, Founder, Irish Institute of Financial Training - www.iift.ie/areyoursavingssafe / Mary Hanafin, former F.F. Minister for Education. / John Byrne, social care worker and lecturer, W.I.T. / John Lyons - deputy whip, Labour Party and T.D. Dublin North West. / John Downing, political columnist with the Independent and former deputy govt. press secretary. And R.T.E. Concert Orchestra principal conductor David Brophy joins us lives in studio to tell us about some classic Easter music.
In-depth interviews, human interest stories, consumer and lifestyle news as well as a lively panel discussion on issues of the week and newspaper reviews
As in part 1 - and R.T.E. C.O. principal conductor David Brophy joins us in studio to discuss some Easter music. David recommended these works; 1) Handel's, "Messiah" (and played excerpts from same) 2) Gesualdo - "O Vos Omnes" 3) Arvo Part - "Passio"