DAYBREAK WITH EVONNE FERGUSON
Evonne Ferguson will be up with the early birds to ease you into the weekend with her selections of music from across the centuries plus news and weather, and at 9.15 we explore the lesser-known realms of nature on our island in Nature File with ecologist, Anja Murray.
Nature File Episode 24: Crayfish
Crayfish aren't a fish at all, they are more like a miniature freshwater lobster, and a keystone species in our rivers and lakes. Where they came from was a mystery until recent genetic studies revealed their origin of our Irish populations. Discover the secrets of crayfish this week on Nature File. (First broadcast - August 2019)
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 20th September, 7am-10am
OPERA NIGHT WITH PAUL HERRIOTT
Paul Herriot brings us the award-winning Baroque dynamos Peter Whelan and the Irish Baroque Orchestra who made their Proms debut last month with a Handel rarity that celebrates the power of music itself. Alexander's Feast is an oratorio of operatic intensity, setting John Dryden's poem about the musician Timotheus, who stirs Alexander the Great to destructive revenge. The work was heard in the three-part version the composer made for performances in Dublin in 1742 and was performed by soprano Hilary Cronin, counter-tenor Hugh Cutting, tenor Stuart Jackson with Peter Whelan conducting the Irish Baroque Orchestra and Chorus.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 20th September, 7pm-10pm
VOX NOSTRA WITH VLAD SMISHKEWYCH
Praise-songs are a unique genre that span times, places, and cultures. From elegies and cantigas in the medieval West, to the epic lays of Eastern Europe and Asia, to the Griot and royal storytellers of Africa, we have stunning examples of songs praising the human and the divine on this Sunday's Vox Nostra. Music by the French sacred troubadour Gautier de Coincy kicks off this celebration of laud, with his uniquely beautiful chansons of the 'Miracles de Nostre Dame' in the 13th century. Plus: new recordings from the summer of 2025 in review, and Vlad looks forward to the Sligo Baroque Music Festival as the autumn Early Music festival season kicks off.
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 21st September, 7am-10am
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. There will be something for the little ones in the house in Claudia's Kids' Classics plus the show will be topped off with new releases 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, Sunday 21st September, 4pm-6pm
LORCAN MURRAY'S CLASSIC DRIVE
Classic Drive brings you the perfect musical soundtrack, including Lorcan's Pick of the Week: 'Umbrellas' by the Far Flung Trio. Comprised of Katherine Hunka, Dermot Dunne, and Malachy Robinson - the trio are celebrated Irish musicians known for their vibrant performances and eclectic programming. 'Umbrellas' showcases a delightful mix of classical, jazz, film music, and folk-inspired pieces by Gershwin, Piazzolla, Brahms and many more. And with news, weather and sports, Lorcan's with you all the way!
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday 22nd September, 4pm-7pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
A divine element in music is what the Swedish violinist Daniel Lozakovich is looking for when he plays and in today's Full Score concert together with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Kazuki Yamada, he will be performing Mozart's third violin concerto, in itself proof of a divine gift for music. 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: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G
Debussy: Excerpts, from Images for Orchestra
Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Kazuki Yamada (conductor)
Daniel Lozakovich (violin)
RTÉ lyric fm, Tuesday 23rd September, 1pm-4pm
MARTY IN THE MORNING
Take the chill out of your morning with Marty as he brings you great music, competitions, news and weather.
RTÉ lyric fm, Wednesday 24th September, 7am-10am
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
In our final Full Score concert of the week the City Of Birmingham Orchestra will enchant with an entirely French programme with the dramaturgical arc ranging from Berlioz to Saint-Saëns and Fauré to works by Ravel and Debussy. Liz Nolan presents a showcase of unabridged musical masterworks, featuring live recordings of Irish and international performers, plus selections from the latest CD releases.
Berlioz: Le Carnaval romain, Op. 9, overture after Benvenuto Cellini
Fauré: Élégie, Op. 24
Soltani: Persian Fire Dance
Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 1,
Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Kazuki Yamada (conductor)
Kian Soltani (cello)
RTÉ lyric fm, Thursday 25th September, 1pm-4pm
AEDÍN IN THE AFTERNOON
Aedín features a great trio of musicians; Yo-Yo Ma cello, Emmanuel Ax piano and Leonidas Kravakos violin, who have come together again for a fourth album, this time playing Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 arranged for trio. Autumnal tunes by Antonio Vivaldi, Max Richter and Ailbhe McDonagh. Our singers include K.D. Lang, Dinah Washington, Iarla Ó Lionáird and Edith Piaf, and gorgeous choral recordings from Tenebrae and Chamber Choir Ireland
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 26th September, 1pm-4pm
RTÉ LYRIC LIVE WITH PAUL HERRIOTT
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU - A CENTENARY CELEBRATION
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Jon Tolansky presents this special programme where we hear some archive recordings with the great baritone as he discusses his life and career as well as some of his repertoire in exclusive conversations that Jon recorded with him in his Berlin home. Selected from his vast repertoire of almost 3000 songs, hundreds of oratorios, and over one hundred opera roles, are songs by Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Wolf, Mahler, and extracts from operas by Verdi, Wagner, Puccini, Strauss, Bartok, Berg, and Reimann. Also taking part recalling and commenting on the great artist's qualities are two of today's most highly acclaimed singers: baritone Thomas Hampson and tenor Ian Bostridge.
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 26th September, 7pm-10pm
