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Brenda Donohue brings you the very best human interest tales from around Ireland that will move and amuse you in equal measure.
Singer Elizabeth Hilliard meets with composers and sound artists, Rhona Clarke, Una Lee and Jennifer Walshe and finds out how they found the imposed solitary life that we all experienced in the pandemic. Music heard in this episode includes Clarke's Piano Trio No 3, Lee's Nocturne for Voices One & Two and Walshe's Becher.
Paul Herriott caught up with the cast and creative team behind the Wexford Festival Opera 2021 production of Le Songe d'une Nuit d'Éte by Ambroise Thomas. Including Sebastien Gueze (Shakespeare), Hasmik Torosyan (Elizabeth 1), conductor Guillaume Tourniaire and festival Artistic Director Rosetta Cucchi and Executive Director Randall Shannon.
In a new podcast series, singer Elizabeth Hilliard meets twenty women: composers and sound artists connected to the island of Ireland. In this first episode composers and sound artists, Jane O'Leary, Natalia Beylis and Jenn Kirby discuss what place and belonging means to them.
In tonight's concert interval, Sandy Burnett surveys the output of Tchaikovsky ranging from his Nutcracker Ballet to a work much loved by audiences, his 1812 Overture which was hated by the composer himself.
Michael Lee looks at Beethoven's fifth Symphony and how the first four notes are probably the most enviable and most recognised branding motif ever. Discover how the opening notes of the symphony even got used in morse code and in a classic disco hit...
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.
The laughter and hugs at Limerick Gospel Choir are as much a part of the weekly rehearsals as the energetic singing and dancing. The members have found a sense of home, through singing together!
The Garda Ladies Choir is open to members of An Garda Síochána, as well as their family and friends. Taking a break from work, to focus on the joy of singing, can bring confidence, stress relief, and a renewed sense of self.
Aspiro is a choir for children and teenagers in Carlow. At its heart is a belief that everyone can sing, and everyone can sing well, if they are given the opportunity and encouragement to do so.
The Move4Parkinson's Voices of Hope Choir focuses on the joy and release of singing for those with Parkinson’s, and their families and friends. It is a way to connect, finding hope and support, when it seemed there was none.
The Bravehearts Choir, based in Cork City, is open to anyone whose life has been touched by cancer. The members sing for comfort, for escapism, and sometimes just for the beauty of singing itself.
The ‘Serendipity Chorus in Bray has a membership of over 50 women. Every week, they leave behind the stresses of a busy day, to sing and dance together in Barbershop style!
This is a rugby choir that has become team in itself; the members support one another through the highs and lows of life, bonded by friendship and a shared devotion-both to choral music, and to Munster Rugby!
'Sing!' is a celebration of the power of community, and making music together. In the first episode we meet Gloria - Dublin’s Lesbian & Gay Choir - who began in 1995, only 2 years after the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Ireland.
Barre Fitzpatrick knows these are precarious times; but he also knows that precarious is the Latin for prayerful.
Barre Fitzpatrick knows these are precarious times; but he also knows that precarious is the Latin for prayerful.
Barre Fitzpatrick knows these are precarious times; but he also knows that precarious is the Latin for prayerful.
Barre Fitzpatrick knows these are precarious times; but he also knows that precarious is the Latin for prayerful.
Barre Fitzpatrick knows these are precarious times; but he also knows that precarious is the Latin for prayerful.
Mary O'Malley traces the shape-shifts of our recent Covid culture, and the re-emergence of the world as our great-grandparents knew it: precarious, passing, here today.
Mary O'Malley traces the shape-shifts of our recent Covid culture, and the re-emergence of the world as our great-grandparents knew it: precarious, passing, here today.
Mary O'Malley traces the shape-shifts of our recent Covid culture, and the re-emergence of the world as our great-grandparents knew it: precarious, passing, here today.
Mary O'Malley traces the shape-shifts of our recent Covid culture, and the re-emergence of the world as our great-grandparents knew it: precarious, passing, here today.
Mary O'Malley traces the shape-shifts of our recent Covid culture, and the re-emergence of the world as our great-grandparents knew it: precarious, passing, here today.
A city under curfew makes us night-walkers in broad daylight. Peter Sirr roams the parish.
A city under curfew makes us night-walkers in broad daylight. Peter Sirr roams the parish.
A city under curfew makes us night-walkers in broad daylight. Peter Sirr roams the parish.
A city under curfew makes us night-walkers in broad daylight. Peter Sirr roams the parish.
A city under curfew makes us night-walkers in broad daylight. Peter Sirr roams the parish.
Whether through sleep-counselling or tranquility tapes, we're all in search of a slower pulse. James Moynes wonders if Zen may be better than zonked.
Whether through sleep-counselling or tranquility tapes, we're all in search of a slower pulse. James Moynes wonders if Zen may be better than zonked.
Whether through sleep-counselling or tranquility tapes, we're all in search of a slower pulse. James Moynes wonders if Zen may be better than zonked.
Whether through sleep-counselling or tranquility tapes, we're all in search of a slower pulse. James Moynes wonders if Zen may be better than zonked.
Whether through sleep-counselling or tranquility tapes, we're all in search of a slower pulse. James Moynes wonders if Zen may be better than zonked.
Fr. Seamus Connell considers the subversive nature of forgiveness in a world fixated on finger-pointing.
Fr. Seamus Connell considers the subversive nature of forgiveness in a world fixated on finger-pointing.
Fr. Seamus Connell considers the subversive nature of forgiveness in a world fixated on finger-pointing.
Fr. Seamus Connell considers the subversive nature of forgiveness in a world fixated on finger-pointing.
Fr. Seamus Connell considers the subversive nature of forgiveness in a world fixated on finger-pointing.
Fear of Covid has gone viral, but Patrick Griffin can detect glimpses of grace within the ongoing grimness of the lock-down.
Fear of Covid has gone viral, but Patrick Griffin can detect glimpses of grace within the ongoing grimness of the lock-down.
Fear of Covid has gone viral, but Patrick Griffin can detect glimpses of grace within the ongoing grimness of the lock-down.
Fear of Covid has gone viral, but Patrick Griffin can detect glimpses of grace within the ongoing grimness of the lock-down.
Cutting-edge in the analogue era and razor-sharp in the digital, Tim Lehane shines his blade on these bright summer mornings.
Cutting-edge in the analogue era and razor-sharp in the digital, Tim Lehane shines his blade on these bright summer mornings.
Cutting-edge in the analogue era and razor-sharp in the digital, Tim Lehane shines his blade on these bright summer mornings.
Cutting-edge in the analogue era and razor-sharp in the digital, Tim Lehane shines his blade on these bright summer mornings.
Cutting-edge in the analogue era and razor-sharp in the digital, Tim Lehane shines his blade on these bright summer mornings.
Terry Prone's take on the Covid crisis reminds us that good humour, and even the odd high jinks, are forms of stoicism.
Terry Prone's take on the Covid crisis reminds us that good humour, and even the odd high jinks, are forms of stoicism.
Terry Prone's take on the Covid crisis reminds us that good humour, and even the odd high jinks, are forms of stoicism.
Terry Prone's take on the Covid crisis reminds us that good humour, and even the odd high jinks, are forms of stoicism.
Jackie Minnock speaks of unlikely, like-minded folk whose lives exemplify the courage of conversion.
Jackie Minnock speaks of unlikely, like-minded folk whose lives exemplify the courage of conversion.
Jackie Minnock speaks of unlikely, like-minded folk whose lives exemplify the courage of conversion.
Jackie Minnock speaks of unlikely, like-minded folk whose lives exemplify the courage of conversion.
Jackie Minnock speaks of unlikely, like-minded folk whose lives exemplify the courage of conversion.
With no footfall in the empty streets, Peter Sirr pines for the good commotion of community life.
With no footfall in the empty streets, Peter Sirr pines for the good commotion of community life.
With no footfall in the empty streets, Peter Sirr pines for the good commotion of community life.
With no footfall in the empty streets, Peter Sirr pines for the good commotion of community life.
With no footfall in the empty streets, Peter Sirr pines for the good commotion of community life.
Catherine Foley beach-combs her coastal shoreline and the ebb and flow of her family life along it.
Catherine Foley beach-combs her coastal shoreline and the ebb and flow of her family life along it.
Catherine Foley beach-combs her coastal shoreline and the ebb and flow of her family life along it.
Catherine Foley beach-combs her coastal shoreline and the ebb and flow of her family life along it.
Catherine Foley beach-combs her coastal shoreline and the ebb and flow of her family life along it.
Fr. Alan Hilliard wonders: Can we be transformed rather than deformed by crisis and its costs?
Fr. Alan Hilliard wonders: Can we be transformed rather than deformed by crisis and its costs?
Fr. Alan Hilliard wonders: Can we be transformed rather than deformed by crisis and its costs?
Fr. Alan Hilliard wonders: Can we be transformed rather than deformed by crisis and its costs?
In the week of Eurosonic, one of Europes biggest new music festivals, I speak to broadcaster & writer Dan Hegarty on the art of interviewing musicians
This week Alan talks to Keith Ferrazzi, author of the New York Times bestselling book 'Never Eat Alone' a guide to networking in a socially healthy and mutually beneficial way. A different approach to the art of interviewing.
This week Alan Swan talks to Bernadette Jiwa who is a recognised global authority on the role of story in business, innovation and marketing and the author of five best-selling books on brand storytelling.
This week Alan Swan talks media interviewing, storytelling & facing fears with Actor, Writer & Perfumer Richard E Grant
This week Alan Swan talks media interviews & storytelling with Jack Murray of All Good Tales.
Pat Kelly is a very busy 71 year old father and grandfather who now works as a bio energy therapist in his Healing Hands clinic in Artane, Co. Dublin.
Brenda Donohue talks to the parents of Rory Gallagher, who with the help of fans of his famous namesake, went for pioneering surgery in the US to help him walk.
Karl Bowe, the current Mr Ireland, talks to Brenda Donohue about the difficulties he faced in childhood when he suffered almost 10 years of bullying at school.
Brenda Donohue meets Shaun Asbitt who, at 7'4", is Irelands tallest man. He has a condition called gigantism but that hasn't stopped him living a fascinating life.
The story of brother and sister, Thomas and Leona Henry from Newbridgre, Co. Kildare, who are the first siblings in Ireland to each receive a double lung transplant.
Brenda visits Paddy Slattery, a motivational speaker, poet and film maker, and all this despite the fact that at the age of 17 he was in a car crash that left him paralysed.