Paul Herriott presents from the stage of the National Concert Hall where the musicians of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and a host of Irish soloists will present a season of LIVE concert programmes. Tune in or watch the concert live rte.ie/culture
Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 3, P 172
Sibelius: Pelléas et Mélisande Op. 46
Proinnsías Ó Duinn (Conductor)
Interval Feature – ‘Sing!’ is a celebration of the power of community and making music together. Recorded pre-Covid, ‘Sing!’ takes us on a journey to nine choirs all over Ireland. The series explores what motivates us to sing, and why we are drawn to singing together. It explores how raising our voices together can be therapeutic, empowering, inspiring, and sometimes just plain good fun!
‘Sing!’: Episode 9 ‘Forget Me Nots Choir’
At the Forget Me Nots dementia friendly choir, new connections are made, songs are sung, and for many, despite the fear and isolation brought by dementia, there is something to look forward to again.
RTÉ lyric fm, Friday 30th April, 7pm-9pm