MOVIES AND MUSICALS WITH AEDÍN GORMLEY
A selection of superb scores by John Williams ahead of his 94th birthday tomorrow. The superman of film music continues his reign as the most Oscar nominated living person, with fifty-four nominations and five wins. Aedín includes his scores from Saving Private Ryan, Schindler's List, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and more. Plus, Gene Kelly in An American in Paris and Singin' in the Rain and favourite songs too from Dear Evan Hansen and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 7th February, 1pm-4pm
OPERA NIGHT WITH PAUL HERRIOTT
Metropolitan Opera New York presents Werther by Massenet
Tonight's performance was selected from the Met Archives by Lawrence Brownlee. The 1979 performance of 'Werther' at the Metropolitan Opera is a testament to Alfredo Kraus's exceptional talent as a tenor. His portrayal of the title role, 'Werther', is celebrated for its depth, truth, and aristocratic bearing. The opera, composed by Jules Massenet, is based on Goethe's novel and is known for its emotional intensity and dramatic impact. The performance at the Metropolitan Opera featured Richard Bonynge conducting, and the cast included Kathleen Battle as Sophie and Lenus Carlson as Albert. The opera's music, conducted by Richard Bonynge, was described as exquisitely textured, occasionally blanketing the singers but emerging with profound feeling for the score. This performance remains a significant contribution to the opera's history and is a must-listen for opera enthusiasts.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 7th February, 7pm-10pm
Photo | Met Archives
VOX NOSTRA WITH VLAD SMISHKEWYCH
The trumpet is an instrument equally at home in every century - in fact, we have evidence of ancient trumpets going back thousands of years! But the instrument had its heyday in the Baroque period, and today we'll get to enjoy a real cornucopia of trumpet treats, with a special nod to Italian composer and violinist Giuseppe Torelli, who died this day in 1709. Although his catalogue is certainly not lacking in works for violin, he had a special place reserved for the trumpet, dedicating several of his concerti, concertini, and sinfonie to this instrument. We'll hear some of these alongside other versions of the early, unvalved trumpet, though an excursion into the more modern lands of the early valved trumpet might be in the offing.
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 8th February, 7am-10am
THE LYRIC FEATURE
The Mirror Lamp Press Radio Edition
What does a magazine sound like? The Mirror Lamp Press magazine showcasing work by Irish and international writers and artists usually exists in words and pictures. But for this edition, the artists have all created radio artwork. In To Olivia, Marian Balfe sends a letter to the overlooked Guinness matriarch, Olivia Whitmore Guinness; Niamh Moriarty & Ruth Clinton's The Sorriest remixes the public apology; Jay Bernard's A Tardiness in Nature traces a kinship of the personal and the historical; Basil Al Rawi's The Image recalls the hold of images of the Gulf War on his younger self;
and Lisa Freeman's radio poem, Piggy features a performance by actor, Pattie Maguire. In this programme, Mirror Lamp Press editors Gwen Burlington and Eoghan MacIntyre listen to and discuss the works with Culture File's Luke Clancy.
Presenter: Luke Clancy
The programme is a co-production of The Lyric Feature, The Mirror Lamp Press and Soundsdoable.
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 8th February, 6pm-7pm
LORCAN MURRAY'S CLASSIC DRIVE
Classic Drive brings you the perfect musical soundtrack, including Lorcan's Pick of the Week: Schubert: The Impromptus. American pianist Eric Lu - who recently won First Prize at the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition- performs Schubert's Impromptus D.899 (Op.90) and D.935 (Op.142). And with news, weather and sports, Lorcan's with you all the way!
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday 9th February, 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 we'll hear five pieces of chamber music by Johann Nepomuk Hummel.
RTÉ lyric fm, Tuesday 10th February, 10am-1pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
Patrick Rafter directs the RTÉ Concert Orchestra from the violin in our live lunchtime concert, centred on melody and expression. Rossini's Barber of Seville Overture sets a lively tone, followed by the gentle charm of Elgar's Salut d'amour and the rich textures of Sospiri. Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending brings a sense of calm while Amy Beach's Romance offers is a rare gem. To end, Puccini's Intermezzo from Manon Lescaut. Liz Nolan presents a showcase of unabridged musical masterworks, featuring live recordings of Irish and international performers, plus selections from the latest CD releases.
Rossini: Overture The Barber Of Seville
Elgar: Salut d'amour
Elgar: Sospiri
Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending
Amy Beach: Romance Op. 23 for violin & string orchestra
Puccini: Intermezzo Act III Manon Lescaut
Patrick Rafter, violin/director
RTÉ Concert Orchestra
RTÉ lyric fm, Wednesday 11th February, 1pm-4pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
Deirdre McKay's Meltwater evokes the fragile beauty of ice slowly melting, an emotional reflection on water in a time of climate change. With subtle, shimmering textures, it captures both the wonder of nature and the quiet urgency of a warming world. In contrast, Handel's Water Music offers a lively dance-driven celebration of nature's beauty drawing on historical grandeur and dance rhythms, for performance on the Thames. It's music that dances, dazzles, and delights. Liz Nolan presents a showcase of unabridged musical masterworks, featuring live recordings of Irish and international performers, plus selections from the latest CD releases.
Deirdre McKay: Meltwater
Handel: Water Music
Irish Chamber Orchestra
Richard Egarr, conductor
RTÉ lyric fm, Thursday 12th February, 1pm-4pm
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 12th February, 7pm-9pm
AEDÍN IN THE AFTERNOON
Aedín takes a first listen to the debut album from Wexford singer-songwriter Rachel Grace, entitled Never Grows Old. Some fine film tunes from composer and pianist Dave Grusin, including great pieces he wrote for the films The Firm and Tootsie. Impressive cello playing from Camille Thomas and songs from Maura O'Connell, Declan O'Rourke, Sarah Vaughan and Edith Piaf.
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 13th February, 1pm-4pm
RTÉ LYRIC LIVE WITH PAUL HERRIOTT
Join Paul Herriott as he brings us Schumann's Paradise and the Peri as performed by the National Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and soloists under the direction of Alexander Shelley for Schumann's radiant work which is based on the 'Irish Minstrel' Thomas Moore's oriental poem Lalla Rookh.
Nardus Williams, soprano
Anna Devin, soprano
Avery Amereau, mezzo-soprano
Robin Tritschler, tenor
Mark Stone, baritone
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland
Alexander Shelley (conductor)
National Symphony Chorus Ireland
David Young (chorus director)
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 13th February, 7pm-10pm
