Part 3 - The romantic imagination - Michael Lee explores the rich imaginative idealism that informed so much music in the Romantic Era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Part 2 - Virtuosity and PoetryIn this three-part series, Michael Lee explores the rich imaginative idealism that informed so much music in the Romantic Era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this three-part series, Michael Lee explores the rich imaginative idealism that informed so much music in the Romantic Era. Part 1 - The SublimeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patricia Baker goes in search of the hidden history of a place behind a locked door in Dublin 8.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Wild' tells the story of Ireland's landscapes and its wildlife across past, present and future, exploring the ever changing relationship between people and nature through time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Dream of Foreign Lands commemorates the 40th anniversary of Rum Sodomy & The Lash, the groundbreaking album by The Pogues. Featuring exclusive contributions from James Fearnley and Jem Finer of the band, as well as Shane's sister Siobhan MacGowan, the programme delves into the album's enduring creative and cultural significance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ye Vagabonds Brían Mac Gloinn tells the story in word and song of the rescue of 18 Dutch sailors off Arranmore Island in December 1940. Written, presented and performed by Brían Mac Gloinn. Produced by Brían Mac Gloinn & Eoin O KellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A story of music, leadership and resilience on Shackleton's Endurance Expedition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scottish poet Kenneth Steven presents Deirdre of the Sorrows, exploring this ancient tale that continues to inspire writers and musicians today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Presented by George Hamilton, this feature follows conductor David Brophy’s progress over his first six months with the WDR Rundfunk orchestra, on his new podium in Cologne. Observing the musical, cultural, and personal challenges this Irish conductor faces as he takes on one of the most prestigious positions in his field in Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This weeks Lyric Feature is -Black Syren, which tells the largely forgotten story of Rachel Baptist, a Black Irish soprano, who predominantly appeared in Irish "pleasure gardens” in the 1750s and 1760s performing arias by Handel and Arne among others.The feature is presented by journalist Saibh Downes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Derry-born composer Seán Doherty is best known for his choral compositions, but in this Lyric Feature, 1001 Gems, he goes back to his roots in Irish traditional music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland has white tailed sea eagles as well as golden eagles, both having been recently reintroduced. In this episode Anja Murray and Brían Mac Gloinn travel to Garinish Island in west Cork and also hear from National Parks and Wildlife Service Ranger Clare Heardman about the nesting and breeding habits of these wonderful birds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode ecologist Anja Murray and musician Brían Mac Gloinn visit a busy nesting colony of little terns on the Wicklow coast and talk with ternprogramme conservation manager from BirdWatch Ireland, Brian Bourke, about the lives of these beautiful birds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Skylark is a charismatic bird of open ground and the uplands, widely celebrated for their impressive singing ability. In this episode, ecologist Anja Murray and musician Brían Mac Gloinnbegin with the Skylarks’ fame in poetry, with poet Martin Dyar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lapwings are any of various ground-nesting birds akin to plovers and dotterels. They range from 10 to 16 inches in length, and are noted for their slow, irregular wingbeats in flight and a shrill, wailing cry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jays are colourful, vocal, and highly intelligent woodland birds. In this episode ecologist Anja Murray and musician Brían Mac Gloinn meet ornithologist Seán Ronayne in an autumn woodland to listen to stories these birds’ incredible capacity for mimicrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feather and Flock delves in to the ways of six iconic native Irish birds. Each episode combines ecology, folklore and history to uncover the incredible lives and journeys of these wild creatures. We begin with the Cuckoo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Poet Annemarie Ní Churreáin goes back to the Donegal Gaeltacht, where she grew up, and explores the folklore and history, landscape, language and personal experiences that all influenced her poetry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A collection of four short radio features from artists in various disciplines taking the poems of Patrick Kavanagh as a jumping off point for their own new works. Incl' Annemarie Ní Churreáin, The Sons of Southern Ulster, Scott McKendry & Ceol Connected. Made possible through the support of Monaghan CC & Creative Monaghan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.