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LORCAN MURRAY’S WEEKEND DRIVE This October marks the 200th anniversary of the Italian romantic composer Giuseppe Verdi and this week Lorcan features recordings by the legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti, who excelled in a number of major Verdi roles.
OPERA NIGHT – RINALDO Countertenor David Daniels sings the title-role of the celebrated Christian hero Rinaldo on Opera Night.
Timpeall an Tí The popular Munster traditional music programme makes a welcome return to the schedule.
TALES FROM THE OPERA – DON GIOVANNI Liz Nolan examines the story behind Mozart's Don Giovanni based on the legend of Don Juan- with lashings of sex, death and excellent melodies.
Thall ‘s Abhus Musician Oisín Walsh Peelo from band Mo Hat Mo Gheansaí is today’s special guest.
THE BLUE OF THE NIGHT WITH CARL CORCORAN Roger Doyle's discography stretches from the 70s to the present day and its all under the spotlight this week on Blue of the Night.
THE ALTERNATIVE: GROUSE IN REPEAT RTE 2FM SESSION Grouse's 'Heads' was one of the best albums released in the year 2012. This session was recorded for The Alternative earlier in March.
*Special* Tubridy and Hector at Ploughing Championship Ryan Tubridy and Hector Ó hEochagain will be broadcasting live on RTÉ 2fm from the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co. Laois.
THE LYRIC CONCERT WITH PAUL HERRIOTT Paul Herriott presents Wagner's song cycle Wesendonck Lieder performed by the Swedish mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie Von Otter.
THE ALTERNATIVE: MARK LANEGAN – BACK & FORTH If you’re new to Mark Lanegan's music, join Dan as he looks through an incredible back-catalogue on this week’s Back & Forth.