WEEKEND CLASSICS WITH CLAUDIA BOYLE
Soprano Claudia Boyle sets the mood for a relaxing weekend. Whether you are catching up on things, chilling out or enjoying leisure activities, unwind to some of the world's most beautiful classical music. Claudia promises lots of treats on the show including her Musical Menu where she looks at Classical Music connections with food and drink, she will have many musical greats on the show (excluding herself!) in Divas and Divos, and there will be something for the little ones in the house in Claudia's Kids' Classics. Plus, cellist Pablo Ferrandez explores the evocative power of the night in his latest release, Moonlight Variations. All this, and much loved melodies from across the genres! Join Claudia Saturday and Sunday from 4pm as she brings you the ultimate weekend playlist.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 30th August, 4pm-6pm
CULTURE FILE PRESENTS: THE COMFORT ZONE
Luke Clancy and Colm Tóibín plus a new guest each week light out for the territories, culture-wise.
A Soundsdoable production for RTÉ lyric fm
Produced and presented by Luke Clancy
Associate producer: Niamh Daly
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RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 30th August, 6.30pm-7pm
OPERA NIGHT WITH PAUL HERRIOTT
The Vienna State Opera presents Verdi's Don Carlo
Tonight, Paul Herriott brings you Verdi's monumental drama courtesy of the Vienna Staatsoper. Don Carlo (Joshua Guerrero), the Spanish crown prince, and Elizabeth of Valois (soprano Asmik Grigorian), daughter of the King of France, fall in love, only to be torn apart by international politics when Carlo's father, King Philip II (bass Roberto Tagliavini), decides to marry Elizabeth himself. Carlo's friend, Rodrigo (baritone Etienne Dupuis), plays a dangerous game, balancing his political aims with the trust of his monarch. And when the beautiful Princess Eboli (mezzo soprano, Eve-Maud Hubeaux) discovers her love for Don Carlo is not returned, her revenge terribly backfires. Philippe Jordan conducts the Vienna State opera orchestra and chorus.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 30th August, 7pm-10pm
EVENING SONG WITH SHIRLEY KEANE
Enjoy the simplicity and beauty of song, from madrigals to ballads, art song to chanson, exquisite airs to simple tunes, as Shirley Keane showcases great songs that stand the test of time.
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 31st August, 6pm-7pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
In our Full Score concert we'll hear the WDR Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Anja Bihlmaier, with violinist Alina Ibragimova as the featured soloist in Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor. Liz Nolan presents a showcase of unabridged musical masterworks, featuring live recordings of Irish and international performers, plus selections from the latest CD releases.
Stravinsky: Concerto in E flat (Dumbarton Oaks)
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
Sibelius: Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39
WDR Symphony Orchestra, Cologne
Anja Bihlmaier (conductor)
Alina Ibragimova (violin)
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday 1st September, 1pm-4pm
Photo | Eva Vermandel
LORCAN MURRAY'S CLASSIC DRIVE
Classic Drive brings you the perfect musical soundtrack, including Lorcan's Pick of the Week: conductor Alpesh Chauhan and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra continue their fascinating survey of Tchaikovsky's orchestral works, combining well-loved repertoire with less familiar works to great effect. For this third volume in the series, we hear favourite orchestral excerpts from Eugene Onegin, and the brooding Marche Slave. And with news, weather and sports, Lorcan's with you all the way!
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday 1st September, 4pm-7pm
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 Frederic Chopin.
RTÉ lyric fm, Tuesday 2nd September, 10am-1pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
On today's Full Score Ottavio Dantone returns to conduct the Orchestra of the National Academy of Santa Cecilia with a programme dedicated entirely to Mozart. The majestic Serenade K 239 Notturna opens the concert and we'll also hear one of Mozart's late masterpieces: the Prague Symphony. 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: Serenata Notturna in D
Mozart: Concerto for Flute and Harp in C, K. 299/297c
Ibert: Entr'acte
Mozart: Symphony No. 38 in D, K. 504 (Prague)
Orchestra of the National Academy of Santa Cecilia
Adriana Ferreira (flute)
Silvia Podrecca (harp)
Ottavio Dantone (conductor)
RTÉ lyric fm, Wednesday 3rd September, 1pm-4pm
THE BLUE OF THE NIGHT WITH BERNARD CLARKE
The Blue of the Night connects different musical landscapes - bringing you through centuries, genres and soundscapes. Musical treasures from the ancient to the contemporary.
RTÉ lyric fm, Thursday 4th September, 9pm-12am
RTÉ LYRIC LIVE WITH PAUL HERRIOTT
As the Irish Chamber Orchestra approaches its 30th year, this evening Paul Herriott celebrates the Irish Chamber Orchestra which is almost three decades at the heart of Limerick's musical life. The programme features international collaborators Jess Gillam, Henning Kraggerud, Thomas Zehetmair and Mick O'Brien.
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 5th September, 7pm-10pm
