OPERA NIGHT WITH PAUL HERRIOTT
Metropolitan Opera New York presents Bizet's Carmen
Bizet's fiery masterpiece of seduction, obsession, and tragedy stars leading mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina as Carmen, whose irresistible allure drives the soldier Don José, with tenor Michael Fabiano in the role, to destruction. Pier Giorgio Morandi conducts the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus in this live broadcast.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 17th January, 7pm-10pm
Photo | Ken Howard | Met Opera
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. The show will be topped off with new releases, including selections from the Australian Chamber Orchestra's landmark new album, Beethoven & Brahms: Concertos for Violin and Orchestra, featuring Artistic Director Richard Tognetti as soloist. 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, Sunday 18th January, 4pm-6pm
THE LYRIC FEATURE
The Shaky Bridge
The poet Louis de Paor grew up in Cork but has not lived there for many years. In The Shaky Bridge he goes back to explore how the Cork of his childhood, and especially the Cork that his father knew, runs throughout his poetry.
Some forty years since he last lived in Cork, Louis de Paor goes back to where he spent his childhood, recalling family and places that he knew, and some of the Cork writers who would influence his work. He walks the streets of Cork city with local historian Diarmuid Ó Drisceoil, talks with Claire Ní Mhuirthile about the writers Liam Ó Muirthile (her late brother) and Seán Ó Ríordáin, and reminisces with Dónal Gallagher, brother of the guitarist Rory Gallagher. They compare childhood experiences of learning Irish, and poems by Louis de Paor in Irish and in English translation are woven throughout the programme. Louis reflects on how, even after so many decades spent elsewhere, the city and its environs still haunt his poetry.
Louis de Paor's poetry is published by Bloodaxe Books and Cló Iar-Chonnacht and the English translations of the poems are by Kevin Anderson, Biddy Jenkinson, Mary O'Donoghue and Louis de Paor. Produced by Claire Cunningham.
Sound supervision by Tinpot Productions.
A Rockfinch Production for RTÉ lyric fm supported by Coimisiún na Meán's Sound and Vision broadcasting funding and RTÉ Independent Radio Productions.
(First broadcast 16th March 2025)
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 18th January, 6pm-7pm
LORCAN MURRAY'S CLASSIC DRIVE
Classic Drive brings you the perfect musical soundtrack, including Lorcan's Pick of the Week: Siena Tapes by German pianist Julius Asal. The project features a selection of pieces by Ravel, a new composition by the producer of the album, Christian Badzura, as well as three new improvisational pieces Cascades I-III, written by Asal himself. And with news, weather and sports, Lorcan's with you all the way!
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday 19th January, 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 either the big or the small screen at 11am, and at midday each day Niall chooses his Five of a Kind. This week Niall chooses five pieces by the Italian opera composer Vincenzo Bellini
RTÉ lyric fm, Tuesday 20th January, 10am-1pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
We'll hear cellist Gabriel Francis-Dehqani's début at Drogheda Classical Music with pianist William Harmer in a programme including Sibelius, Liszt and Britten. Liz Nolan presents a showcase of unabridged musical masterworks, featuring live recordings of Irish and international performers, plus selections from the latest CD releases.
Sibelius: Malinconia, Op. 20
Will Harmer: Cello Sonata 'Murmuration'
Liszt: La lugubre gondola, S. 134
Salvatore Sciarrino: Ai limiti della notte
Price: Adoration
Britten: Cello Sonata in C major, Op. 65
Gabriel Francis-Dehqani, cello
William Harmer, piano
RTÉ lyric fm, Tuesday 20th January, 1pm-4pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
Today's concert comes from the Castleconnell Concert Series as we'll hear Beth McNinch, viola and Lance Coburn, piano. Liz Nolan presents a showcase of unabridged musical masterworks, featuring live recordings of Irish and international performers, plus selections from the latest CD releases.
Rebecca Clarke: Morpheus
Nino Rota: Intermezzo
Libby Croad: Suffragette Sonata for solo viola
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue for solo piano
Rebecca Clarke: Sonata for viola and piano
Cole Porter: It's Alright by M
Beth McNinch (viola)
Lance Coburn (piano)
RTÉ lyric fm, Wednesday 21st January, 1pm-4pm
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, Wednesday 21st January, 9pm-9.30pm
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 22nd January, 7pm-9pm
AEDÍN IN THE AFTERNOON
Aedín dips into violinist Nicola Benedetti's latest album Violin Café, which is packed full of popular virtuosic and romantic works, freshly arranged for a new dynamic group of instruments. Things turn jazzy with Samara Joy, Tony Bennett and Jeff Goldblum, and Irish gems from the Misneach Orchestra and pianist Cormac McCarthy.
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 23rd January, 1pm-4pm
RTÉ LYRIC LIVE WITH PAUL HERRIOTT
Three master composers, two master musicians, conductor Peter Whelan and violinist Ellinor D'Melon join National Symphony Orchestra Ireland for a lively Overture by Joseph Bologne, an elegant Mozart Violin Concerto, and Mendelssohn's evocative Scottish Symphony.
Joseph Bologne: Overture to L'Amant anonyme
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3, 'Scottish'
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland
Peter Whelan, conductor
Ellinor D'Melon, violin
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 23rd January, 7pm-10pm
