In today’s Full Score concert, we’ll hear The Sixteen Choir & Orchestra, conducted by their founder Harry Christophers, present a cornerstone of the Western musical tradition. Claudio Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610 shows one of the greatest composers of all time at the height of his powers and working on an unprecedented scale. The music is dazzlingly inventive and expressive, by turns intimate and sensuous, splendid and elaborate. We’ll hear Part 1 today and continue with the second part in tomorrow’s concert. Liz Nolan presents a showcase of unabridged musical masterworks, featuring live recordings of Irish and international performers, plus selections from the latest CD releases.
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday 4th November, 1pm-4pm
