Pictured: Barry Douglas performs Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No.1 live from the National Concert Hall on RTÉ lyric Live, Friday 14th June
OPERA NIGHT WITH PAUL HERRIOTT
The Metropolitan Opera New York presents Christoph Willibald Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice
Last seen at the Met in the title role of Philip Glass's Akhnaten, countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo stars as the mythic hero who ventures into the underworld to rescue his beloved Euridice. Soprano Ying Fang is his ill-fated bride, with soprano Elena Villalón in her company debut as Amore, the god of love who sets Orfeo on his quest. Christian Curnyn makes his Met debut conducting Gluck's sublime setting of the ancient tale, enlivened by exuberant choreography from the legendary Mark Morris and featuring members of his renowned dance group.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 8th June, 7pm-10pm
Photo Ken Howard Met Opera
VESPERTINE WITH ELLEN CRANITCH
Seventy per cent of the earth is ocean, and on this Saturday's Vespertine we celebrate World Ocean Day, with three hours of music inspired by the magnificence of the seas. From the orchestral grandeur of Sibelius' The Oceanides, the introspection of Johann Johannsen, bewitching tales of mermaids and nymphs from Snowpoet and Andrew Bird, dramatic storms at sea, and evocative sounds of the deep from Karen Power. Our seas are precious and life giving, and it's thrilling to see how so many musicians have been inspired by their abundance and beauty.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 8th June, 10pm-1am
THE LYRIC FEATURE
These Things I Wish
As a child, Bairbre O'Hogan remembers her mother bringing an elderly friend to do her weekly shopping in Dún Laoghaire. Bairbre knew her as Mrs Verschoyle, or Mrs V., and while she knew that Mrs V. was the writer Winifred Letts, she only later appreciated just how successful and prolific she had been. Born in Manchester in 1882, from the age of sixteen onwards Winifred Letts lived most of her life in Ireland. She attended Alexandra College, trained as a physiotherapist in Baggot Street Hospital and worked in World War I military hospitals.
Her war poetry which is discussed by Gerald Dawe and Edel Hanley in the programme is unusual in that it provides a rare first-hand woman's perspective on World War 1. We hear from David Clare and Shirley-Anne Godfrey about her work as a playwright and the achievement of being the second woman, after Lady Gregory, to have two plays performed at the Abbey Theatre. Bairbre also meets Winifred Letts' great-niece, Oriana Conner, who reminisces about her great-aunt, recalling her kindness, warmth, and daring.
Extracts from the writing of Winifred Letts are read by Ingrid Craigie, and Andrew Bennett reads from her plays.
These Things I Wish is produced by Claire Cunningham (Rockfinch Ltd) and funded by Coimisiún na Meán and RTÉ Independent Radio Productions with the Television Licence Fee.
Producer for RTÉ lyric fm: Eoin O Kelly
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 9th June, 6pm-7pm
Photo courtesy of Oriana Conner
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 overtures by Gioachino Rossini.
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday 10th June, 10am-1pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
Join Liz Nolan live from the stage of the National Concert Hall as the National Symphony Orchestra alongside soprano Megan O'Neill begin their lunchtime concert series live on The Full Score. Liz Nolan presents a showcase of unabridged musical masterworks, featuring live recordings of Irish and international performers, plus selections from the latest CD releases.
Mozart: Overture La clemenza di Tito
Handel: Non disperar, chi sa? Giulio Cesare
Mozart: Ach ich fuhls The Magic Flute
Rossini: Overture William Tell
Donizetti: Chacun le sait from La fille du Régiment
Offenbach: Les oiseaux dans la charmille (The Doll Song) from The Tales of Hoffmann
Saint-Saens: Bacchanale from Samson et Dalila
National Symphony Orchestra
Samy Rachid, conductor
Megan O'Neill, soprano
RTÉ lyric fm, Tuesday 11th June, 1pm-4pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
We're in Stockholm for today's Full Score concert as cellist Andreas Brantelid joins the Swedish Chamber Orchestra under the baton of conductor Andrew Manze to perform works by Webern, Haydn and Schubert. Liz Nolan presents a showcase of unabridged musical masterworks, featuring live recordings of Irish and international performers, plus selections from the latest CD releases.
Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 1 in C, Hob. VIIb:1
Tchaikovsky: Variation No. 3 Andante, from Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33
Schubert: Symphony No. 4 in C minor, D. 417 (Tragic)
Swedish Chamber Orchestra
Andrew Manze, conductor
Andreas Brantelid, cello
RTÉ lyric fm, Wednesday 12th June, 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 13th June, 4pm-7pm
RTÉ LYRIC LIVE WITH PAUL HERRIOTT
Paul Herriott joins us from the National Concert Hall in Dublin as Barry Douglas plays the great favourite, colourful Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1 with Lio Kuokman conducting, and also on the programme Tchaikovsky's First Symphony, Winter Daydreams, a virtual ride through a magical landscape of snow and ice, and Augusta Holmès' Irlande, a sweeping tribute to her Irish heritage.
Augusta Holmès: Irlande
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 1 (Winter Daydreams)
National Symphony Orchestra
Lio Kuokman (conductor)
Barry Douglas (piano)
(First broadcast Friday 15th September, 2023)
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 14th June, 7pm-10pm
