RTÉ lyric fm Lunchtime Concerts on the Full Score with Liz Nolan with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

January-March 2026

RTÉ lyric fm is delighted to announce a new series of Lunchtime Concerts in 2026 – broadcast on The Full Score with Liz Nolan – live from Studio 1, RTÉ Radio Centre, Donnybrook with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. See more information on how to apply for tickets to attend in-person here.

Thursday 29 January

RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Swann Van Rechem conductor
Silvija Ščerbavičiūtė flute

Johann Strauss II 1001 Nights
Chaminade Concertino for Flute
Johann Strauss II Emperor Waltz
Mozart Andante in C, K315
Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio espagnol

Wednesday 11 February

RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Patrick Rafter violin/ director

Rossini Overture The Barber Of Seville
Elgar Salut d’amour
Elgar Sospiri
Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending
Amy Beach Romance Op. 23 for violin & string orchestra
Puccini Intermezzo Act III Manon Lescant

Wednesday 4 March

RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Patrik Ringborg conductor
Sharon Carty mezzo-soprano
Ben Marshall cor anglais
Lumbye Copenhagen Steam Railway Galop
Sibelius Swan of Tuonela 02
Helena Munktell Bränningar
Grieg Six German Songs Op. 48
Alfvén Elegy (Gustav II Adolf Suite Op. 49)
Alfvén Vallflickans dans

Wednesday 25 March

RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Finghin Collins piano
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 12 in A, K414
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21 in C, K467