Today’s Full Score concert was recorded recently in the Whyte Recital Hall in the Royal Irish Academy of Music. The IBO and Peter Whelan celebrate their 30th anniversary with the story of Tenducci, the superstar castrato who took Dublin by storm in the 18th century. Known originally as the man who taught Mozart to sing, Tenducci moved to Ireland in the 1760s and enraptured audiences with his astonishing castrato voice. Based on original source material, ‘The Trials of Tenducci’ weaves together a vivid concert experience, with music by Mozart, Gluck, Arne and Giordani’s famous Irish Medley. Star countertenor Hugh Cutting joins the energetic forces of the Irish Baroque Orchestra, transporting you to 1760s Dublin. 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 13th April, 1pm-4pm
