Photo: Marty Whelan live from Bord Bia Bloom, Thursday 30th May 2024
MOVIES AND MUSICALS WITH AEDÍN GORMLEY
On his 85th birthday we salute Ian McKellen in the role of Gandalf with the music Howard Shore from The Lord of the Rings. We'll meet with Emma Watson playing Belle in Beauty and the Beast and Emma Stone in her Oscar award-winning turn as Bella Baxter in Poor Things. Sammy Davis Jr. celebrates the rhythm of life and Jessie Buckley shines in Cabaret.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 25th May, 1pm-4pm
VOX NOSTRA WITH VLAD SMISHEWYCH
Ahead of the Galway Early Music Festival this coming week, Vlad Smishkewych explores the music of Edges of Empires - the theme of this year's festival and an intriguing dive into the Habsburg Empire between 1500-1690. We'll hear music for King Maximilian I, as well as his many sons and other offspring: Charles V, Rudolph II - all of whom had roles in the Holy Roman Empire that stretched from one end of Europe to the other. Music from across the map during the reign of one of the strongest political dynasties of Europe - it's on Vox Nostra this week, Sunday 7-10am.
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 26th May, 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
(First broadcast 3rd December 2023)
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 26th May, 6pm-7pm
Photo: Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
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 each day Niall chooses his Five of a Kind. This week we'll hear five pieces by Antonio Vivaldi.
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday 27th May, 10am-1pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
In today's Full Score concert, Music Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas returns to conduct the San Francisco Symphony in what is considered the quintessential American ballet, Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring. We'll also hear fantasy music from Ravel. Liz Nolan presents a showcase of unabridged musical masterworks, featuring live recordings of Irish and international performers, plus selections from the latest CD releases.
Ravel: Ma mère l'oye (suite)
Higgins: Trombone Concerto
Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite
San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday 27th May, 1pm-4pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
Our Full Score concert today comes from the National String Quartet Foundation. Recorded in the All Saint's Church in Castleconnell, the Vanbrugh Quartet along with friends perform works by Brahms and Dvorák. Liz Nolan presents a showcase of unabridged musical masterworks, featuring live recordings of Irish and international performers, plus selections from the latest CD releases.
Brahms: String Quintet No.2 in G major Op.111
Dvorák: String Quintet in G major Op.77
The Vanbrugh & Friends
RTÉ lyric fm, Tuesday 28th May, 1pm-4pm
THE BLUE OF THE NIGHT WITH BERNARD CLARKE
Donal Dineen sits in for Bernad Clarke all this week where he presents his distinctive mix of experimental textures, ancient melodies, electronic, and new Irish folk music. Ever varied and intriguing; join Donal every night for a journey through sound, genre and landscape.
RTÉ lyric fm, Tuesday 28th May 9pm-12am
MARTY WHELAN LIVE FROM BLOOM
Join Marty Whelan live from the annual Bloom festival, Ireland's largest gardening and food event in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. He'll be joined by some of the garden designers taking part in this year's festival, plus live music from Connor McKeon and his Big Band, and Neven Maguire with top tips for summer dining.
RTÉ lyric fm, Thursday 30th May, 10am-12pm
NIALL CARROLL’S CLASSICAL DAYTIME
This Friday Niall Carroll is live with his regular show from Bloom 2024 at Phoenix Park playing 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 a piece from Antonio Vivaldi to wrap up his five selections for the week .
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 31st May, 10am-1pm
LORCAN MURRAY LIVE FROM BLOOM
If you're interested in garden-design, growing your own fruit and vegetables or simply enjoy the lure of the soil then join Lorcan Murray live from Bloom in Phoenix Park with music, chat and green-fingered guests. Lorcan brings a bright and blossoming playlist for the event and some uplifting live musical performances.
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 31st May, 1pm-4pm
