Pictured: The Carducci Quartet perform on Monday's Full Score with Liz Nolan, 1-4pm
OPERA NIGHT WITH PAUL HERRIOTT
Bizet's Carmen - The 150 Year Challenge
At its premiere 150 years ago, Bizet's Carmen caused shock and scandal, and tragically the composer died before it soon afterwards was recognised as a work of unprecedented genius and became one of the most continuously popular and successful of all operas - and indeed all creations for the theatre. At the same time, Carmen has always presented a profound challenge, both for performers and for audiences, and despite all the massive social and artistic changes and developments that have evolved since 1875 it still very much continues to do so to this very day. The casts, stage directors and conductors in the 150th anniversary performances that are taking place around the world this year are still invoking dangerous realities, and in this programme, the profundity and intensity with which Bizet's music so inspiringly paints these realities are discussed for us by two of the most highly extolled performers of this unique masterwork: conductor Mark Elder, and mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina, who both triumphed to great acclamation in the performances at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden some months ago.
Presented by Jon Tolansky
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 14th June, 7pm-10pm
Photo: Paola Kudacki | Met Opera
THE LYRIC FEATURE
A Dream of Foreign Lands
A Dream of Foreign Lands commemorates the 40th anniversary of Rum Sodomy & The Lash, the groundbreaking album by The Pogues. Featuring exclusive contributions from James Fearnley and Jem Finer of the band, as well as Shane's sister Siobhan MacGowan, the programme delves into the album's enduring creative and cultural significance. It traces The Pogues' emergence in early 1980s London, examining how their music offered a sense of identity to London Irish audiences. For many young listeners, The Pogues provided a unique way to connect with Irish culture and tradition. Yet, for others, the band's engagement with traditional influences elicited confusion or even hostility.
At the heart of the documentary is a portrait of a young Shane MacGowan at the peak of his creative powers. The programme explores his remarkable intellect and his ability to fuse a reverence for tradition with a spirit of rebellion. Contributors unpack the literary, musical, historical, and cultural inspirations that informed MacGowan's songwriting. They reveal how his fusion of poetry, humour, observation, storytelling, and social critique created profoundly empathetic and insightful works that continue to resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.
Presented and produced by Mike Glennon
Series Producer Eoin O Kelly
Production Co-ordinator Michael O'Kane
(First broadcast 22nd December 2024)
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 15th June, 6pm-7pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
Featuring two Cork musicians, the Carducci Quartet is one of the most admired string quartets on the world stage and today on the Full Score we'll hear their beautiful programme for their National
String Quartet Foundation's tour last January, which includes one of Shostakovich's finest string quartets, marking the 50th anniversary of his death in 1975. 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: String Quartet in D major Op.20 No.4 [1772]
Donnacha Dennehy: STAMP (to avoid erotic thoughts) [2008]
Caroline Shaw: Entr'acte [2011]
Shostakovich: Quartet No.9 [1964]
Carducci Quartet
Matthew Denton, violin
Michelle Fleming, violin
Eoin Schmidt-Martin, viola
Emma Denton, cello
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday 16th June, 1pm-4pm
Photo: Andy Holdsworth
NIALL CARROLL'S CLASSICAL DAYTIME
Niall Carroll plays music from the heart of the classical repertoire, with Sounds on Screen, a piece from the big or small screen each day at 11am, and each day at midday, one of Niall's Five of a Kind. This week Niall chooses five pieces by Dimitri Shostakovich.
RTÉ lyric fm, Tuesday 17th June, 10am-1pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
Join Liz Nolan, live from the stage of the National Concert Hall for a Summer Lunchtime Concert with the National Symphony Orchestra.
Berlioz: Roman Carnival
Tchaikovsky: Pezzo capriccioso for cello and orchestra
Rossini Overture to Il signor Bruschino
Paganini: Variations on the 'Moses' Theme by Rossini for cello and orchestra
Fauré: Elegie for cello and orchestra
Brahms Hungarian Dances no. 4 in F sharp minor & no. 5 in G minor
Olivia Clarke, conductor
Andrés Vaccaro, cello
RTÉ lyric fm, Tuesday 17th 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. 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 18th June, 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 19th June, 7pm-9pm
AEDÍN IN THE AFTERNOON
A new recording of the Beethoven Violin Concerto in D major featuring violinist Nicola Benedetti, recorded with Aurora Orchestra and its Principal Conductor, Nicholas Collon, with everyone playing from memory. Jazzy instrumental versions of Disney songs courtesy of Dave Brubeck and Duke Ellington, and Irish tunes from Martin Hayes, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh and Lisa Lambe.
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 20th June, 1pm-4pm
RTÉ LYRIC LIVE WITH PAUL HERRIOTT
Join Paul Herriott live from the stage of the National Concert Hall in Dublin as the National Symphony Orchestra Ireland under the baton of Lio Koukman is joined by the versatile Jonathan Biss for Brahms Piano Concerto No.1
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland
Lio Kuokman, conductor
Jonathan Biss, piano
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique
(First broadcast 28th March 2025)
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 20th June, 7pm-10pm
