Friday October 17th: Live from Wexford Festival Opera 2025
Live from the National Opera House in Wexford Paul Herriott brings us the much anticipated opening night production of Verdi's Le Trouvère. Two brothers, separated at birth under tragic circumstances, who unknowingly become enemies. Manrique sung by Eduardo Niave, has been raised by the gypsy, Azucena (sung by Kseniia Nikolaieva), as a troubadour, while the other, the Comte de Luna (sung by Giorgi Lomiseli), grows up as a nobleman. Their rivalry leads to war and love triangles where both turn out to be in love with the same woman, Leonore (sung by Lydia Grindatto). Tragically, the Comte's determination leads him to order the execution of Manrique, before discovering his real identity. Marcus Bosch conducts the Wexford Festival Opera Orchestra and Chorus.
Friday October 24th: RTÉ lyric Live National Symphony Orchestra Ireland
Tonight, Paul Herriott brings us a very special concert with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland and guests as the NCH bestows a Lifetime Achievement Award on composer Jane O'Leary in her 80th year recognising her outstanding contribution to music in Ireland.
Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Jane O'Leary: Triptych
Mussorgsky/Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition
NSOI
Kensho Watanabe (conductor)
ConTempo Quartet
Friday October 31st: RTÉ lyric Live 'Against All Certainty: A Celebration of Michael D. Higgins'
This special event, recorded in September, was a celebration of not only President Higgins's rich legacy as a poet and cultural champion throughout his presidency, but also of the creative spirit he has inspired across the country. This concert was hosted by presenter Tommy Tiernan, with live performances of President Higgins's own poems, coinciding with the release of his debut spoken-word album. The National Symphony Orchestra Ireland conducted by David Brophy also included performances by acclaimed Irish singer/songwriters Mary Coughlan, Paul Brady, Imelda May, Andy Irvine & Brían Mac Gloinn (of Ye Vagabonds), musicians Myles O'Reilly and Rónán Ó Snodaigh, Martin Hayes, Niamh Bury, Muireann Bradley and Seán Boylan.
