OPERA NIGHT WITH PAUL HERRIOTT
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Maria Callas tonight in Opera Night we hear Maria in Verdi's La Traviata but before that Jon Tolansky presents part two of his documentary memoir in which artists and others who knew and experienced the great diva explore how and why it is that 46 years after her death she still captivates the musical world in a unique way. There are spoken contributions from sopranos Maria Callas and Mirella Freni, conductors Sir Edward Downes and Nicola Rescigno, tenor John Dobson, opera experts Ian Fox and the Earl of Harewood, and others. Callas is heard singing extracts from operas by Bellini, Ponchielli, Puccini, Rossini, Verdi, and Wagner.
Verdi’s La Traviata with Maria Callas
We delve into the archives to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Maria Callas. La Traviata, an opera by Giuseppe Verdi, is a love story shrouded in sacrifice and misunderstanding. Maria Callas sings Violetta, Francesco Albanese is Alfredo Germont, Ugo Savarese is Giorgio Germont, Ede Marietti Gandolfo is Flora Bervoix, Ines Marietti is Annina, Mariano Caruso is Gastone, Alberto Albertini is Il Barone Douphol, Mario Zorgniotti is Il marchese d'Obigny and Il Dottore Grenvil, and Tommaso Soley is Giuseppe and Cora Cetra and the RAI Symphony Orchestra of Turin is conducted by Gabriele Santini.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 2nd December, 7pm-10pm
VOX NOSTRA WITH VLAD SMISHKEWYCH
From Motets and Masses by a Baroque French opera genius, to fiery fandangos by a workaholic Catalan priest, your Sunday mornings are never dull if you tune to RTÉ lyric fm for Vox Nostra. André Campra is on the turntable with recordings new and vintage of his Requiem, his grand motets, and selections from his opera Tancrède (based on the same story as Monteverdi's Combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda). You'll get a spring in your step as you dance your way from the Sunday Sonata with music by Padre Soler, born Antoni Soler in Besalù, Catalunya, on this day in 1729. This funky friar was known to put in 20-hour workdays for Charles III of Spain, and is best known for his keyboard works, of which we'll hear several this Sunday morning, including L'Arpeggiata's colourful exploration of early Iberian and Latin American sounds, and featuring violinist Veronika Skuplik. All this and more await on Vox Nostra!
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 3rd December, 7am-10am
THE LYRIC FEATURE
Maria, La Callas
To mark the centenary of her birth, Liz Nolan explores the life and legacy of Maria Callas, the iconic Greek soprano, widely regarded as the most significant, inspiring and provocative opera star of the modern age. From a background of childhood trauma, Callas emerged as a successor to the soprani sfogati- the 'limitless' soprano voices of opera legend. It was Callas who led the revival of 18th century bel canto opera, and who gave indelible portrayals of Verdi and Puccini heroines. But alongside the stature of Callas the singer, there was Maria the woman, her life, characterised by unrelenting pressure, the tabloid gaze, and in the end her desolate farewell to art and to love. 'Maria, La Callas’ follows the trajectory of the singer's career, with contributions from acclaimed artists and vocal experts of today; as we investigate what made Callas great and how her legacy continues to enrich opera today.
Presenter: Liz Nolan
Producer: Peter Curtin
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 3rd December, 6pm-7pm
NIALL CARROLL’S CLASSICAL DAYTIME
Niall Carroll plays music from the heart of the classical repertoire with Sounds on Screen, a piece from either the big or the small screen at 11am, and at midday Niall chooses his Five of a Kind. This week we'll hear five pieces by the master of nuevo tango Astor Piazzolla.
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday 4th December, 10am-1pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
We're in Seoul for our Full Score concert today as pianist Yekwon Sunwoo, alongside the KBS Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Pietari Inkinen, perform Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16. Shirley Keane presents a showcase of unabridged musical masterworks, featuring live recordings of Irish and international performers, plus selections from the latest CD releases.
Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16
Grieg: In the Hall of the Mountain King, from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1
KBS Symphony Orchestra
Pietari Inkinen, conductor
Yekwon Sunwoo, piano
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday 4th December, 1pm-4pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
In today's Full Score we'll hear a selection of works from a recent performance at the Castleconnell Autumn Series by British pianist Leon McCawley. 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, Tuesday 5th December, 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. The listeners take creative control today and pick a piece of music from Lorcan's midweek choice selection. 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, Wednesday 6th December, 4pm-7pm
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, Thursday 7th December, 7pm-9pm
AMBIENT ORBIT
A carefully crafted mix of ambient sounds and field recordings that allows the listener to reset and escape the noise of everyday life. (First broadcast – 3rd December 2023)
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 8th December, 6am-7am
RTÉ LYRIC LIVE WITH PAUL HERRIOTT
In this evening's programme Paul Herriott brings us two recent concerts by the Irish Baroque Orchestra. The orchestra showcases music from Buxtehude to Bach with John Butt directing joined by tenor Hugo Hymas. And there is always time for some Classical masterworks in their programme entitled Jupiter and the Bear featuring oboe player Andreas Helm with Peter Whelan directing the Irish Baroque Orchestra
Muffat: Sonata No.2 from Armonico Tributo
Buxtehude: 'Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele' (BuxWV 71)
Hoffmann/Bach: 'Meine Seele rühmt und preist' (BWV 189)
Buxtehude: 'Quemadmodum Desiderat Cervus' (BuxWV 92) Chiaccona a 3
Bach: 'Ich Armer Mensch, Ich Sündenknecht' (BWV 55)
Haydn: Symphony No. 82 'The Bear'
Mozart: Oboe Concerto K.314
Mozart: Symphony No. 41 'Jupiter' K. 551
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 8th December, 7pm-10pm
