The Lyric Feature Thursday 24 December 2020
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Ye Vagabonds Brían Mac Gloinn tells the story in word and song of the rescue of 18 Dutch sailors off Arranmore Island 80 years ago this month.
The Ballad of the Stowijk Rescue | The Lyric Feature
Ye Vagabonds Brían Mac Gloinn tells the story in word and song of the rescue of 18 Dutch sailors off Arranmore Island 80 years ago this month. Written, presented and performed by Brían Mac Gloinn, Produced by Brían Mac Gloinn and Eoin O Kelly Sound Supervision: Damian Chennells
Winds of Change | The Lyric Feature
Celebrating 35 years of the Irish Youth Wind Ensemble. Presented by Máire Nic Gearailt A Pine Valley Productions feature, commissioned by Irish Youth Wind Ensemble Producer for lyric: Eoin O Kelly
Derek Mahon-The Hudson Letter | The Lyric Feature
The late Derek Mahon's long poem The Hudson Letter read by Stephen Rea and Dawn Bradfield set to a soundtrack recorded along the Hudson River and music by Peter Browne. (The programme was first broadcast on RTE Radio 1 on Christmas Day 2001.)
Music Played on the Show
18:46
Title: Sea Pictures Op.37 (1st Movement) Sea-Slumber Song
Composer: Elgar, Edward
Performer(s): Janet Baker (Mezzo-Soprano), London Symphony Orchestra
Album: Elgar: Cello Concerto & Sea Pictures / EMI / CDC 747329 2
Duration: 5:02
18:51
Title: Sea Pictures Op.37 (2nd Movement) In Haven (Capri)
Composer: Elgar, Edward
Performer(s): Janet Baker (Mezzo-Soprano), London Symphony Orchestra
Album: Elgar: Cello Concerto & Sea Pictures / EMI / CDC 747329 2
Duration: 2:06
18:53
Title: Sea Pictures Op.37 (3rd Movement) Sabbath Morning At Sea
Composer: Elgar, Edward
Performer(s): Janet Baker (Mezzo-Soprano), London Symphony Orchestra
Album: Elgar: Cello Concerto & Sea Pictures / EMI / CDC 747329 2
Duration: 6:20
19:00
Title: Deck The Halls
Composer: trad arr
Performer(s): Cuba L.A.
Album: Christmas Around the World / Putamayo
Duration: 2:19
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Producer: Eoin O Kelly
Production Co-Ordinator: Peter Curtin