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Casino Royale In Concert with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

On Friday June 14th at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, with Film Concerts Live! proudly presents the Irish premiere of Casino Royale in Concert, the first instalment in the brand new James Bond Concert Series.

James Bond • 06 Jun 19

Michele Mariotti conducts the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

The Lyric Concert Live - the RTÉ NSO perform Verdi's Requiem

Paul Herriott presents The Lyric Concert live from the National Concert Hall, Dublin, featuring the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and the RTÉ Philharmonic Choir, under the baton of Michele Mariotti (pictured) for a performance of Verdi's Requiem.

Rté Lyric Fm • 17 May 19

The Lyric Concert: Leonard Slatkin conducts the RTÉ NSO

Violinist Alina Ibragimova joins the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and legendary conductor Leonard Slatkin for a performance of Richard Strauss' Violin Concert, written when the composer was 18.

Rté Lyric Fm • 10 May 19

A podium star with presence - Leonard Slatkin

Maestro Leonard Slatkin to conduct RTÉ NSO

Internationally acclaimed American maestro Leonard Slatkin is a podium star with presence, a man who has led the world's best orchestras - and he's coming to Dublin to conduct the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra.

Music • 07 May 19

Watch the RTÉ lyric fm 20th Birthday Concert

RTÉ lyric fm marks its 20th birthday in style with a powerhouse array of Irish talent in a glittering gala concert hosted by Aedín Gormley and Paul Herriott, celebrating what could well be the station's motto: the joy of music.

Rté Lyric Fm • 01 May 19

The Lyric Concert: Ravel's Boléro leads a night of French music

Mihhail Gerts conducts the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra for an evening of French music including Ravel's Boléro and Bizet's L'Arlésienne Suites.

Music • 22 Mar 19

Music In The Classroom: Junior Certificate Music Guide

The internationally praised music educationalist and horn player Tom Redmond and the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra guide students and teachers through a selection of set and selected choice works.

Music In The Classroom • 28 Jan 19

Jaime Martín - meet the new Chief Conductor of the RTÉ NSO

Spanish conductor Jaime Martín has just been appointed Chief Conductor with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra - he spoke to Sean Rocks on Arena about his new role.

Music • 22 Jan 19

Music In The Classroom: Leaving Certificate Music Guide

For Leaving Certificate students, Tom Redmond presents a step-by-step guide to Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, with a full performance by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra. Watch it here...

Music In The Classroom • 28 Jan 19

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra perform Brahms & Dvorák

Barry Douglas joins the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra for a performance of Brahms' 2nd Piano Concerto. The programme also features Dvorák's Symphony No. 6, with conductor Jaime Martín at the helm.

Music • 19 Jan 19

Jaime Martín announced as Chief Conductor of the RTÉ NSO

RTÉ today announced the Spanish conductor Jaime Martín as the new Chief Conductor of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra - with Martin taking the baton in September 2019.

Culture • 16 Jan 19

Music In The Classroom - Musical Adventures for 8-12 year olds

Back by popular demand, Musical Adventures, the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra's fun concerts for children aged 8-12, presented by the acclaimed music animateur, presenter, broadcaster and general master of musical mayhem and lots of fun, Mr Tom Redmond!

Music • 28 Sep 20

Musical Adventures is presented by acclaimed music animateur, broadcaster and general master of musical mayhem and fun, Mr Tom Redmond!

RTÉ to live-stream Music In the Classroom events

This January, the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra proudly presents Music In the Classroom, its hugely popular series of tailor-made concerts for primary and second level music students, live at the National Concert Hall.

Music • 18 Jan 19

Pianist Hugh Tinney celebrates his 60th birthday with a concert of Beethoven music

The Lyric Concert: Hugh Tinney plays Beethoven

Enjoy an all-Beethoven concert celebrating the 60th birthday of Hugh Tinney, one of the leading interpreters of the music of Beethoven, in which he performs the composer's last Piano Concerto, The Emperor.

Rté Lyric Fm • 30 Nov 18

Conductor Nathalie Stutzmann leads the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

The Magic Of Tchaikovsky with the RTÉ NSO

Join us for a memorable evening of Tchaikovsky's music, as Paul Herriott presents The Lyric Concert live from the National Concert Hall, Dublin.

Music • 24 Nov 18

Watch: Lyric Lunchtime live with RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

A smorgasbord of musical treats serves up a lavish lunchtime feast.

Music • 24 Jul 18

Watch: Lyric Lunchtime live with RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

Liz Nolan presents the RTÉ lyric fm Lunchtime Live concert from the National Concert Hall, Dublin.

Lyric Fm • 17 Jul 18

Summer Lunchtime live with RTÉ NSO

Liz Nolan of RTÉ lyric fm presents today's Full Score from the stage of the National Concert Hall as part of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra's Summer Lunchtime Series, featuring the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra with Ben Dawson (piano).

Rté Lyric Fm • 03 Jul 18

Watch: Summer Lunchtime live with RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

Liz Nolan presents today's live concert from the stage of the National Concert Hall, featuring the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and soprano Sarah Brady.

Music • 27 Jun 18

Watch: Lyric Concert from the NCH: Beethoven's Ode To Joy

Paul Herriott presents the Lyric Concert live from the National Concert Hall, Dublin. Broadcast live throughout Europe, the season finale ends on a spectacular note.

Rté Lyric Fm • 25 May 18

Watch: Lyric Concert from the NCH - Mozart & Mahler

Nathalia Milstein, winner of the 2015 Dublin International Piano Competition, joins the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra for a performance of Mozart's 23rd Piano Concerto. Conductor John Storgards leads the orchestra in Mahler's Sixth Symphony.

Lyric Fm • 18 May 18

The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra summer season kicks off with a screening of Martin Scorsese's classic Taxi Driver.

Summer with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra presents a selection of family friendly and fun classical programmes for its Friday evening and Tuesday lunchtime concerts in June and July at the National Concert Hall.

Music • 15 May 18

Composers Maria Minguella and Anne-Marie O'Farrell

Watch: Composer Lab 2018 with the RTÉ NSO

The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and Contemporary Music Centre are delighted to present world premieres of Wah-man by Maria Minguella and Three's Company by Anne-Marie O'Farrell, to mark the culmination of Composer Lab 2018.

Lyric Fm • 03 May 18

Principal guest conductor with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Nathalie Stutzmann

Something for the Weekend: Nathalie Stutzmann's cultural picks

Cultural hits from RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra principal guest conductor Nathalie Stutzmann

Something For The Weekend • 19 Apr 18

Watch: Bach's St John Passion live at the National Concert Hall

Lyric fm's Paul Herriott presents a stunning performance of Bach's St John's Passion live from the National Concert Hall, featuring the RTÉ Philharmonic Choir and the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra.

Music • 10 Apr 18