SIMON DELANEY LIVE FROM BLOOM
Simon Delaney hosts a special programme live from Bloom in the Phoenix Park with live music, chat and of course, plenty of gardening ideas!
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 30th June, 12pm-2pm
WEEKEND CLASSICS WITH CLAUDIA BOYLE LIVE FROM BLOOM
Soprano Claudia Boyle sets the mood for a relaxing weekend live from the glorious surrounds of Bord Bia Bloom, Ireland's most celebrated festival of gardening. 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 live music as she is joined by musicians Niall Kinsella (piano), Niall O'Sullivan (trumpet) and West End Leading lady Aoife Mulholland (soprano).
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 30th June, 3pm-5pm
GEORGE HAMILTON LIVE FROM BLOOM
Join George from this year’s Bloom for a mix of early Sunday summer music, sprinkled with a few special guests, bringing you a flavour of this year's horticultural extravaganza!
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 1st June, 11am-1pm
LORCAN MURRAY’S CLASSIC DRIVE
Classic Drive brings you the perfect musical soundtrack, including Lorcan's Pick of the Week: A Journey with Beethoven from Naruhiko Kawaguchi. This recording celebrates the sound of the fortepiano through one of its most formidable exponents: Beethoven. Ahead of the 200th anniversary of the composer's death in 2027, Naruhiko Kawaguchi examines his soundworld using three fortepianos to perform more than an hour of Beethoven's music. And with news, weather and sports, Lorcan's with you all the way!
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday 1st June, 4pm-7pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
Today's concert comes from Music for Galway's Midwinter festival earlier this year. The Quartet Extends sought to celebrate the versatility of the string quartet and to 'extend it' by pairing it up with a variety of different musicians to perform quartets, quintets, and sextets. Liz Nolan presents a showcase of unabridged musical masterworks, featuring live recordings of Irish and international performers, plus selections from the latest CD releases.
Haydn: Quartet in B flat Op. 1 No. 1 'La Chasse'
Beach: Piano Quintet, Op. 67
Brahms: String Sextet No. 2 in G major, Op. 3
ConTempo Quartet
Gealán Quartet
Andreea Banciu, viola
Aileen Cahill, piano
Adrian Mantu, cello
RTÉ lyric fm, Tuesday 2nd June, 1pm-4pm
THE FULL SCORE WITH LIZ NOLAN
Our series of concerts from the National String Quartet Foundation continues with the Gealán Quartet performing music by Mozart and Grieg. 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: String Quartet in B flat major K.589
Grieg: String Quartet in G minor
Gealán Quartet
Gina Maria McGuinness, violin
Eoin Ducrot, violin
Fiachra de hOra, viola
Paul Grennan, cello
RTÉ lyric fm, Wednesday 3rd June, 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 4th June, 7pm-9pm
MARTY IN THE MORNING
Join Marty Whelan for the perfect morning mix - great chat, great music, the latest news and traffic, plus a visit from chef Neven Maguire with cooking tips and a new recipe.
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 5th June, 7am-10am
RTÉ LYRIC LIVE WITH PAUL HERRIOTT
The focus of tonight's concert is on the music of Philip Glass. Conductor Dennis Russell Davies, is joined by multi-Grammy Award-winning singer Angélique Kidjo for three Irish premieres of Glass' works performed by National Symphony Orchestra Ireland.
Philip Glass: Prelude and Dance ('The City') from Akhnaten (Irish Premiere)
Philip Glass: Ifè Songs (Irish Premiere)
Philip Glass: Symphony No. 8 (Irish Premiere)
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland
Dennis Russell Davies, conductor
Angélique Kidjo, voice
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 5th June, 7pm-10pm
