MOVIES AND MUSICALS WITH AEDÍN GORMLEY
As Tom Cruise celebrates his 60th Birthday this weekend, Aedín looks back at his career and features music from a selection of his films including The Firm and Born on the Fourth of July. Classic movie music from The 39 Steps, Sunset Boulevard and Some Like it Hot. Dick Van Dyke entertains us in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Mary Poppins and Mark Rylance impresses in The BFG scored by John Williams.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 2md July, 1pm-4pm
OPERA NIGHT WITH PAUL HERRIOTT
Irish National Opera present Beethoven's Fidelio
Sinéad Campbell Wallace is the devoted Leonore in Beethoven's only opera for this production by Irish National Opera under the baton of Fergus Sheil. The cast also features tenor Robert Murray as Florestan, joined by Daniel Sumegi, Brian Mulligan, Kelli-Ann Masterson, Dean Power and David Howes. This production was recorded in November 2021 in the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 2nd July, 7pm-10pm
THE HAMILTON SCORES
Let the Hamilton Scores become one of your regular weekend fixtures as George kicks off an unbeatable line-up of musical greats and tales from his travels.
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 3rd July, 10am-1pm
MYSTERY TRAIN WITH JOHN KELLY
Mystery Train is a nightly journey through the many wonders of recorded music - from its vintage glories to the latest sounds. Essential listening for the discerning music fan.
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 3rd July 7pm-9pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
Our concert today, Celebrating Gershwin, offers a host of Gershwin's most beautiful melodies, telling the story of the life and times of the master songwriter and his contemporaries, featuring original arrangements for the Julian Bliss Septet. From 'Summertime' to 'Fascinating Rhythm', the iconic tunes are interspersed with favourites such as 'Sweet Georgia Brown' (Pinkard) and 'My Ship' (Weill) to create a varied and entertaining performance, punctuated by the vibrant creativity of the musicians.Liz Nolan presents a showcase of unabridged musical masterworks, featuring live recordings of Irish and international performers, plus selections from the latest CD releases.
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday 4th July, 1pm-4pm
NIALL CARROLL'S CLASSICAL DAYTIME
Niall Carroll plays music from the heart of the classical repertoire. At midday each day Niall chooses his Five of a Kind. This week Niall chooses five overtures from Giuseppe Verdi's operas.
RTÉ lyric fm, Tuesday 5th July, 10am-1pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
Today's Full Score concert comes live from the stage of the National Concert Hall as Liz Nolan presents the next in the Summer Lunchtime Concert series. Karen Ní Bhroin conducts the National Symphony Orchestra in music by Copland, Morricone and John Williams.The music continues after the concert as Shirley Keane presents a selection of favourites to accompany your afternoon.
Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man
Leroy Anderson: Jazz Pizzicato
Morricone: arr Angela Morley Cinema Paradiso
Copland: Danzón Cubano
Sondheim arr. Kelehan: Send In The Clowns
John Williams: Fiddler on the Roof
Copland:Selections from Rodeo:
Saturday Night Waltz
Buckaroo Holiday
Hoe-Down
Karen Ni Bhroin, conductor
Bradley Creswick, violin
National Symphony Orchestra
RTÉ lyric fm, Tuesday 5th July, 1pm-4pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
The Accademia del Piacere perform works by Lully, Couperin, Marais and Rameau in today's Full Score concert titled Echoes from Arcadia: The golden age of the viol. Liz Nolan presents a showcase of unabridged musical masterworks, featuring live recordings of Irish and international performers, plus selections from the latest CD releases.
RTÉ lyric fm, Wednesday 6th July, 1pm-4pm
LORCAN MURRAY’S CLASSIC DRIVE
Broadcasting live daily Monday to Friday evenings from our Limerick studios, Lorcan Murray presents RTÉ lyric fm's flagship show, Classic Drive. Lorcan brings you the perfect musical soundtrack, wherever you are, sharing a feast of music with both the curious and the knowledgeable and featuring listeners own choices.Included in this musical feast are the latest news and sports updates and tips for what's on where you are. There, for one and all, Lorcan's with you all the way.
RTÉ lyric fm, Thursday 7th July, 4pm-7pm
RTÉ LYRIC LIVE: NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Paul Herriott revisits one of the highlights from the National Symphony Orchestra 2021-2022 Season. The orchestra is joined by the NSO Chorus and soloists under conductor Nicholas McGegan to perform Handel's Oratorio Messiah.
Handel Messiah
National Symphony Orchestra
Nicholas McGegan (conductor)
Máire Flavin (soprano)
Avery Amoreau (contralto)
Catherine Wyn-Rodgers (alto)
James Oxley (tenor)
Stephan Loges (bass-baritone)
National Symphony Chorus (David Young, chorus master)
(First broadcast April 15th 2022)
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 8th July, 7pm-10pm
