In today’s concert from Oslo, Marianne Beate Kielland one of Norway’s most sought-after mezzo-sopranos performs a selection of orchestrated Schubert lieder, with Sibelius’ haunting music for Pelléas et Mélisande, and his last tone poem, Tapiola. 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: Pelleas et Melisande Op. 46
Schubert: Nine songs with Orchestra
Marianne Beate Kielland (mezzo soprano)
Schubert: Symphony No.8 in B minor D. 759 (Unfinished)
Sibelius: Tapiola Op.112
Norwegian Radio Orchestra
Kolbjorn Holthe (conductor)
RTÉ lyric fm, Wednesday 29th April, 1pm-4pm