RADIO HIGHLIGHTS
WEEK 48 : 2007
Saturday, 24th November – Friday, 30th November
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** KEY HIGHLIGHTS **
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MOVIES AND MUSICALS WITH AEDÍN GORMLEY
PLEASE NOTE THAT SATURDAY’S PROGRAMME IS A CHANGE TO THE INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY CIRCULATED WITHIN THE SCHEDULE FOR WEEK 48
SATURDAY
Singin’ in the Rain, The Sound of Music, West Side Story, Hairspray – what’s your favourite musical? This Saturday Aedín announces details of our Top 10 Musicals Listeners’ Poll and tells you how you can vote for your favourite musicals and win a theatre trip to London.
Plus, the violin playing of three great soloists on the soundtracks to Schindler’s List, Iris and The Village and hit songs from My Fair Lady, Snow White and the Irish hit film, Once.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 24th November, 08.30am-10.30am
SUNDAY
The song True Love, written by Cole Porter especially for High Society, sold a million copies and both Grace Kelly and Bing Crosby were awarded platinum records for the song. This is the only platinum record ever given to sitting royalty as Grace Kelly had become Princess Grace by the time it was awarded and it’ll be featured this afternoon. Aedín also brings us the music of Spanish film score composer Alberto Iglesias from Volver and Talk to Her.
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 25th November, 3pm-4pm
APEX
Bernard Clarke continues his exploration of some of the great artists, genres and albums from a wide variety of music: rock, dance, rap, reggae, folk, world, fusion and more.
Programme 8: Are You Experienced – A Voyage into Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix could not read or write music, but his influence on jazz, classical, and subsequent rock musicians has been colossal. This week Apex probes some of the sources of Hendrix’s talent in the build up to his stunning debut album Are You Experienced. We take a trip into the roots of Hendrix via the blues, soul, the Chitlin’ Circuit, archive recordings, alternate takes and broadcasts, the recording studio and beyond. We hear the voice of Noel Redding, Mitch Mitchell and Little Richard as well as Hendrix himself in archive interview recordings.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 24th November, 3pm-4pm
JAZZ ALLEY WITH DONALD HELME Jpeg Available
THE KING OF DRUMMERS IS CROWNED!
The votes are in and tonight’s Jazz Alley devotes a whole hour to the listeners’ choice for Jazz Alley’s Icon of the jazz drums. This is the tenth listeners’ vote across the various instruments that make up the jazz orchestra. Still to come are the Hammond organ, the violin and the clarinet.
Presented by Donald Helme.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 24th November, 7pm-8pm
OPERA NIGHT
LES PÊCHEURS DE PERLES by Georges Bizet presented by John Allen.
Pierre-Yves Pruvot and Tod Wilander are Zurga and Nadir, the two pearl fishers who are both in love with the priestess Leïla, sung by Irish soprano Anne O’Byrne.
The Chorus and Orchestra of the Anna Livia International Opera Festival are conducted by Franz-Paul Decker.
Recorded live in the Gaiety Theatre on the 3rd of September 2007
APRÈS OPERA
John Allen looks at the common theme of the love-triangle which leads to fatal results.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 24th November, 8pm-01.00am
GLORIA
TIM THURSTON CELEBRATES ST CECILIA
With music by Purcell, Britten and Scarlatti and the Hilliard Ensemble will sing a motet by Lassus.
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 25th November, 08.30am-10.30am
JAZZ ALLEY SPECIAL WITH EAMONN LENIHAN
TRIBUTE TO BILLY STRAYHORN
He wrote Take the ‘A’ Train and Chelsea Bridge and numerous other sublime compositions associated with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Billy Strayhorn, Ellington’s ‘alter ego’: pianist, composer and occasional bandleader, is remembered 92 years after his birth by Eamonn Lenihan.
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 25th November, 7pm-8pm
THE SUNDAY SEQUENCE
ELECTROLIGHT
Irish composer Roger Doyle continues his journey through the history of electronic music over the last 60 years. Focusing on a decade in each episode, he charts the early landmark pieces of the1950s, moving through to startling 21st century developments.
Programme 2: The 1960s
With man’s first venture into space, Doyle follows the music that celebrated Telstar, a No.1 hit from 1962; Stockhausen’s Hymnen from 1967, a musical eavesdrop in to planet earth from space and The Beatles’ Revolution No.9 – John Lennon’s experimental
8-track tape piece from The White Album. Also music from Turkish composer Ihlan Mimaroglu made exclusively using an elastic band and Pierre Henry, whose ‘musique concrète’ made such an impact on the 60’s.
This series has been made possible by the New Adventures in Broadcasting Scheme funded by the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland.
Presented and produced by Roger Doyle.
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 25th November, 10pm-10.30pm
IN TEMPO WITH PAUL HERRIOTT .
FEATURING COFFEE CONCERTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD EACH MORNING AT 10.00am
Join Paul each weekday morning from 09.00am for a broad blend of classical music including full works, the CD of the Week and our Coffee Concert at 10.00am. On Tuesday and Wednesday at 10.50am tune in for ABC with Tom Crann who’ll be exploring aspects of American musicians, composers and institutions.
Monday: Australian Brandenburg Orchestra recorded in the new City Recital Hall in Sydney. Concerti by Vivaldi and his contemporaries Zavateri and Heinichen
Tuesday: A concert from Zagreb. Ivan Repusic conducts the HRT Symphony Orchestra in Haydn’s Symphony No.6 and Ravel’s La Valse
Wednesday: National Chamber Choir Autumn Tour, recorded in St. Mary’s Cathedral in Limerick. Brian McKay conducts the choir in Cantemus: Let us Sing – music from renaissance to modern.
Thursday: From Copenhagen, Adam Fischer conducts the Danish Radio Sinfonietta in Mozart’s Symphony No.9 and Mahler’s Kindertotenlieder with contralto Cornelia Kallisch
Friday: Ensemble Midt-Vest from Denmark play Beethoven’s Quintet for Piano and Wind, a rondo for flute and piano by Mozart’s son, Franz Xaver, and Poulenc’s Trio for Piano, Oboe and Bassoon
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday to Friday, 09.00am-11.00am
THE LYRIC CONCERT WITH EAMONN LAWLOR (MONDAY)
FROM THE 2007 BBC PROMS
Les Musiciens du Louvre conducted by Marc Minkowski.
Fauré: ‘Shylock’ – Incidental Music, excerpts
Berlioz: Les nuits d’été
Anne-Sophie von Otter (mezzo-soprano)
Bizet: ‘L’Arlésienne’ – Incidental Music
At 9.35pm: Rosse (arr. Sammons): Suite: The Merchant of Venice
David Früwirth (violin), Henri Sigfridsson (piano)
Beethoven:Sonata No.17 ‘The Tempest
Alfred Brendel (piano)
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday 26th November, 8pm-10.30pm
THE LYRIC CONCERT WITH EAMONN LAWLOR (WEDNESDAY)
RTÉ VANBRUGH QUARTET : 21ST ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Live from the Aula Maxima, NUI Galway, the third 21st anniversary concert of the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet with cellist Ralph Kirshbaum.
This concert features three premiere performances of RTÉ commissions.
Deirdre Gribbin: Merrow Song
Ronan Guilfoyle: Music for String Quartet
Seóirse Bodley: String Quartet No.4
Schubert: String Quintet in C
RTÉ lyric fm, Wednesday 28th November, 8pm-10.30pm
THE FRIDAY CONCERT WITH EAMONN LAWLOR
CARMINA BURANA : LIVE
From the National Concert Hall in Dublin with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Gerhard Markson.
Beethoven: Overture, Egmont
Eberwein: Proserpina
Elfi Hoppe (narrator)
Orff: Carmina Burana
Alison Roddy (soprano), Robin Tritschler (tenor), Leigh Melrose (bass); RTÉ Philharmonic Choir.
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 30th November, 8pm-10.30pm
THE THIRD WAVE INCLUDES THE FIRST IN A SHORT SERIES OF FEATURES WITH SINGER SONG-WRITER BEN SIDRAN
Singer song-writer Ben Sidran was a young pianist when he first worked with a band that included Steve Miller and Boz Scaggs – Sidran actually wrote Miller‘s hit single, Space Cowboy. Since then Ben has recorded prolifically – Blue Mitchell, the Brecker Brothers, Joe Henderson, Georgie Fame and Phil Woods are just a few of his associates – and has produced numerous artists including Mose Allison, Van Morrison, Diana Ross, John Hendricks, Tony Williams, et al. He’s authored several books, including A Life In Music, a memoir published in 2003. He has also worked as a broadcaster – Sidran’s ‘New Visions’ TV series won an ACE Award for ‘Best Cable Music series’ – and he has hosted/produced radio programmes for NPR in America including a series of interviews with some of the world’s leading jazz musicians.
This week, from 11pm, Eamonn Lenihan introduces Ben Sidran in conversation with Art Blakey with musical selections by this drummer-cum-bandleader guest. This is the first in a short series of 3 features. 1st Broadcast on NPR
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 30th November, 10.30pm-01.00am
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REGULAR SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
DAYBREAK WITH LORCAN MURRAY
The best relaxing music to settle you into the weekend.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th November, 06.30am-08.30am
THE HAMILTON SCORES
If you follow soccer you’ll know George Hamilton. You know he loves football. But do you know that this sports guy can ease from Chelsea to Chopin, from Arsenal to Albinoni and that he can equate Manchester United with Mozart? Join George for a musical Saturday brunch with the added spice of stories from his travels, the odd insight on life, and the weekly Treat at Twelve.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 24th November, 10.30am-12.30pm
LYRIC LUNCHTIME CHOICE (SATURDAY & SUNDAY)
Evelyn Grant plays your musical choices for the weekend and sends greetings to friends and family at home and abroad. Enjoy your lunchtime accompanied by a selection of popular classics, jazz, movie music and a few nostalgic numbers.
Contact the programme by calling 1850 715144, text 51554 and include the keyword ‘Choice’ or send an e-mail to requests.lyricfm@rte.ie
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th November, 12.30pm-3pm
THE MAGIC CARPET
The Magic Carpet will be woven from only the finest musical threads, combining an array of musical forms to take the listener on a stimulating and luxurious journey. Rachel Blech invites lovers of all types of music to buckle up and join her on The Magic Carpet as she sets off for a weekly musical adventure.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 24th November, 4pm-6pm
GRACE NOTES WITH ELLEN CRANITCH
Traditional Irish music presented by Ellen Cranitch: the players, the influences and the new directions.
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th November, 6pm-7pm
SUNDAY AIRS
Evelyn Cockburn with relaxing music for Sunday morning.
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 25th November, 10.30am-12.30pm
SUNDAY SERENADE WITH GAY BYRNE
Join Gay Byrne for the very best of the big bands, classic crooners and the best in classical music and, of course, some great chat too. There’s a chance to win our weekly featured album, plus listen out for some great prizes up for grabs. So, put your feet up for a relaxing Sunday afternoon.
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 25th November, 4pm-6pm
NOVA
New Music presented by Bernard Clarke. A blend of contemporary classical, electronic, experimental music and more.
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 25th November, 8pm-10pm
THE BLUE OF THE NIGHT WITH CARL CORCORAN
Join Carl for his own unique blend of world, classical, jazz and traditional music.
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday to Thursday, 10.30pm-01.00am
LYRIC BREAKFAST WITH TRISH TAYLOR
Whether you’re stuck in traffic or easing your way into the day, get off to a smooth start with Trish Taylor on the Lyric Breakfast. Trish serves breakfast that sizzles with classical favourites, peppered with some traditional, jazz, world and movie music. Keep up to date with the latest news and weather, Seán Rocks’ Culture File, AA traffic updates and chances to win great prizes.
Wake up to the world’s most beautiful music with Trish Taylor on the Lyric Breakfast
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday to Friday, 06.30am-09.00am
LYRIC NOTES WITH MÁIRE NicGEARAILT
The Quiet Quarter each morning at 11.45am. Words, books, ponies and the poetry of November in the writings of Josephine Molloy in the Quiet Quarter all this week.
Monday Mozart at 12.00. Six German Dances in B flat, KV.606 played by the Slovak Sifonietta.
The Wednesday Waltz at 12.00. Chopin’s Grande Valse Brilliante in A minor Op.34,
No.2
Gardening on Friday at 12.15pm with world-renowned plantswoman, writer, lecturer and broadcaster Helen Dillon. She enthusiastically shares her knowledge and love of plants every Friday.
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday to Friday, 11.00am-12.30pm
LYRIC LUNCHTIME CHOICE WITH LIZ NOLAN
Liz plays your musical choices – a selection of popular classics, jazz, movie music and new releases. Send your greetings to friends and family at home and abroad. Also listen out for regular competitions. Contact the programme by calling 1850 715144, text 51554 and include the keyword ‘Choice’ or send an e-mail to requests.lyricfm@rte.ie
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday to Friday, 12.30pm-2.30pm
THE JK ENSEMBLE WITH JOHN KELLY
John Kelly plays the very best in classical, jazz, world, roots, traditional and contemporary music. ‘From Bach to Eno, from Miles to Morricone and all points in between’.
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday to Friday, 2.30pm-4.30pm
CLASSIC DRIVE WITH NIALL CARROLL
Join Niall each weekday for a sophisticated selection of the greatest classical music from around the world. Each Tuesday, find out about the person behind the artist in ‘A Quick Word’. Niall blends into the mix of fantastic music some essentials: news, Seán Rocks’ Culture File, business updates, closing markets and travel news for your journey home!
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday to Friday, 4.30pm-7.00pm
THE LYRIC COLLECTION
Ian Fox’s Top 100 this week includes Elizabeth Schwarzkopf in the Four Last Songs of Richard Strauss and Mstislav Rostropovich’s recording of the Dvorak Cello Concerto.
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday 26th November, 7pm-8pm
REELS TO RAGAS
Gerry Godley plays roots music from around the world.
RTÉ lyric fm, Tuesday 27th & Thursday 29th November, 7pm-8pm
THE LYRIC CONCERT WITH EAMONN LAWLOR (TUESDAY)
“Schumann, Brahms and Love” – A song recital from the 2006 RheinVokal festival, including:
Schumann: Myrthen, Op.25
Ruth Ziesak (soprano), Christian Gerhaher (baritone),
Gerold Huber (piano)
At 9.45pm: Schubert: ‘Trout’ Quintet
Zoltan Kocsis (piano), Takács Quartet
RTÉ lyric fm, Tuesday 27th November, 8pm-10.30pm
MIDWEEK JAZZ ALLEY
BIG BAND NIGHT
Donald Helme presents the Big Band bash that swamps lyric’s airwaves on the last Wednesday of every month. Tonight’s show takes a look at some early British black bands from the 1940’s.
RTÉ lyric fm, Wednesday 28th November, 7pm-8pm
THE LYRIC CONCERT WITH EAMONN LAWLOR (THURSDAY)
Chamber music for winds, from the Lucerne Festival performed by the Sabine Meyer Wind Ensemble.
Klein: Divertimento for Wind Octet
Krommer: Partita in B flat
Janácek: Mládi (Youth)
Dvorák: Serenade in D minor
At 9.40pm: Dvorak: Piano Quintet in A
Clifford Curzon (piano), Vienna Philharmonic Quartet
RTÉ lyric fm, Thursday 29th November, 8pm-10.30pm
ARTSZONE
Cultural comment and key happenings from the arts world with Aedín Gormley.
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 30th November, 7pm-8pm
For further information on any of the programmes within these highlights, please contact Julie Knight, RTÉ lyric fm Public Relations/Press Officer at
061 207359 / 087 6668680 or julie.knight@rte.ie