OPERA NIGHT WITH PAUL HERRIOTT
Metropolitan Opera New York presents Gershwin's Porgy and Bess
Bass-baritone Alfred Walker and soprano Brittany Renee headline one of the defining works of American music theatre. With its fusion of opera, jazz, and Broadway, the Gershwins' enduring masterpiece features a number of tunes whose popularity has transcended the opera house, including the classics 'Summertime' and 'It Ain't Necessarily So.' Kwamé Ryan conducts the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus in an all-star ensemble portraying the community of Catfish Row.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 24th January, 7pm-10pm
VESPERTINE WITH ELLEN CRANITCH
The tuba doesn't immediately spring to mind when talking jazz, but in the hands of Daniel Herskedal it has taken its place as an instrument of enormous versatility and lyrical expression. He visited Ireland on a Music Network tour last autumn, and RTÉ lyric fm was in the Pavilion in Dún Laoghaire to record his trio in an extraordinary night of music. Ellen also chatted to him about his unique path through his art, his herd of reindeer, and the importance of the natural world in his artistic journey. Hear concert highlights and interview this Saturday on Vespertine.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 24th January, 10pm-1am
VOX NOSTRA WITH VLAD SMISHKEWYCH
Paul Hofhaymer was known during his time as one of the top organists of Europe, and for no small reason: in addition to being unrivalled at improvisation and composition, he was also Imperial Organist of Maximilian I, making him the leading Hapsburg organist and musician. Along with that of Heinrich Isaac, Hofhaymer was a household name among the cultured houses of Europe in the 15th century. Born this day in 1459, Hofhaymer left a legacy of keyboard and polyphonic music that paints a colourful picture of the musical world of the Hapsburgs, and we'll explore his oeuvre on this morning's Vox Nostra, alongside the music of his contemporary Isaac.
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 25th January, 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, 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 pianist Ivana Gavric's new project Throwback to Dance which takes its inspiration from a meeting between Ravel and Grieg. 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 25th January, 4pm-6pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
Mozart, too often reduced to a simplistic image of a child prodigy or eccentric genius, remains a true musical phenomenon - both surprising and essential. While the myths surrounding him persist, only his music allows us to approach him with real understanding.
Our Full Score concert today traces several stages of his life: Salzburg, with its refined youthful works; Prague, where the majestic Symphony No. 38 was born; and Vienna in 1791, the final year of his life, marked by an astonishing burst of creativity that produced The Magic Flute, the Clarinet Concerto, and the unfinished Requiem. 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 to 'Die Zauberflöte'
Mozart: Exsultate, jubilate, K. 165
Mozart: Serenata notturna in D, K. 239
Mozart: Voi avete un cor fedele, K. 217
Mozart: Symphony No. 38 in D, K. 504 ('Prague')
Lausanne Chamber Orchestra
Ton Koopman, conductor
Julia Lezhneva, soprano
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday 26th January, 1pm-4pm
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 movements from Joseph Haydn's Paris Symphonies.
RTÉ lyric fm, Tuesday 27th January, 10am-1pm
LORCAN MURRAY’S CLASSIC DRIVE
Classic Drive brings you the perfect musical soundtrack, including Lorcan's Pick of the Week: Enescu & Mendelssohn: Octets. Two of the world's leading string quartets, the Ebène and the Belcea, come together to perform octets written 75 years apart by two phenomenally gifted teenage composers, Felix Mendelssohn and George Enescu. The listeners choose the playlist with a themed midweek choice. And with news, weather and sports, Lorcan's with you all the way!
RTÉ lyric fm, Tuesday 27th January, 4pm-7pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
January, we are assured, will soon be over, and to send it on its way the Danish National Symphony Orchestra perform Beethoven's monumental 9th Symphony in today's Full Score concert. Described as a statement of defiant home, climaxing in a musical shout of joy, we will be heralding brighter days ahead. Liz Nolan presents a showcase of unabridged musical masterworks, featuring live recordings of Irish and international performers, plus selections from the latest CD releases.
Bent Sorensen: Evening Land
Anna Clyne: The Years
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 ('Choral')
Danish National Symphony Orchestra
Fabio Luisi, conductor
RTÉ lyric fm, Wednesday 28th January, 1pm-4pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
The first in our new series of lunchtime concerts with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, live from Studio 1 in the RTÉ Radio Centre. Liz Nolan presents a showcase of unabridged musical masterworks, featuring live recordings of Irish and international performers, plus selections from the latest CD releases.
Johann Strauss II: Emperor Waltz
Chaminade: Concertino for flute
Johann Strauss II: 1001 Nights
Mozart: Andante in C, K315
Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagnol
RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Swann Van Rechem, conductor
Silvija Scerbaviciute, flute
RTÉ lyric fm, Thursday 29th January, 1pm-4pm
AEDÍN IN THE AFTERNOON
The Ukrainian-American pianist Anna Shelest continues her exploration of works by women composers in Donna Voce Volume 3 - Clara Schumann & Cécile Chaminade: Concerti & Piano Works. A celebration of French music from classical guitarist Alexandra Whittingham's album Letters from Paris. Also on the music menu, Irish tunes form Emma Langford, Paul Brady and Michael Mc Hale and jazzy numbers from Jim Doherty, Jane Monheit and Herbie Hancock.
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 30th January, 1pm-4pm
RTÉ LYRIC LIVE WITH PAUL HERRIOTT
In tonight's concert from the National Concert Hall in Dublin Paul Herriott presents as the NSOI bring us the Séan Ó Riada Competition winner Anselm McDonnell's First Cello Concerto, in a world premiere performed by Martin Johnson. Ryan McAdams conducts tonight's programme also including Wagner and Tchaikovsky.
Wagner: 'Dawn' and 'Siegfried's Rhine Journey' from Götterdämmerung
Anselm McDonnell: Cello Concerto No. 1, 'Hostile Summits' (World Premiere - NSOI Commission)
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6, 'Pathétique'
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland
Ryan McAdams (conductor)
Martin Johnson (cello)
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 30th January, 7pm-10pm
