The Lyric Feature

Back in February, the most unique orchestra in the world came together and played a concert. Most of them had never met each other before and none of them, including the conductor, had any idea what kind of music they were going to play. Presented and Produced by Ross Hannon Producer for lyric: Eoin O'Kelly (First broadcast October 2020)

Sappho's Daughter an epic poem by Theo Dorgan performed by Olwen Fouéré and Barry McGovern with a musical score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire. Written by Theo Dorgan Performed by Olwen Fouéré and Barry McGovern Producer: Eoin O Kelly

Through a mix of documentary and drama, 'Last Thoughts' examines the life and work of Ireland's greatest classical composer, John Field. Producer Marc Ivan O'Gorman Producer for lyric: Eoin O Kelly

Saucy Mistress Boldface is a peek through a Georgian window at life for women from 1746 to 1751 through a series of 221 letters from the Bishop Of Elphin to his only teenage daughter Alicia. We hear about music, fashions, lazy servants, exotic fruits and women’s health. Narrated and produced by Angie Mezzetti Producer for lyric: Eoin O Kelly

Claire Cunningham tells the story of how the tiny island of Inishlacken, off the coast of Galway, inspired three Belfast artists 70 years ago and continues to inspire artists today. Presented and produced by Claire Cunningham. A Rockfinch Production. Sound supervision by Tinpot Productions Producer for lyric: Eoin O Kelly

Island Time is a multimedia monologue written and performed by Kevin Barry at Inis Oírr Lighthouse. Sound design is by Foley artist Jean McGrath and the piece was made with support from the Commissioners of the Irish Lights. Produced by Eoin O Kelly and Elizabeth Laragy

Kevin Barry's Island Time and Louise Manifold's On the Ice Edge. Work from Aerial / Sparks at Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture. Produced by Eoin O Kelly and Elizabeth Laragy

On the Ice Edge is a sound composition by Louise Manifold which was inspired by the artist’s participation in survey work on board the Marine Institute’s Celtic Explorer. It features original text by Louise Manifold performed by Adrian Crowley, sound recordings by John Brennan and Louise Manifold with sound design by foley artist Jean McGrath.

On the Ice Edge is a sound composition by Louise Manifold which was inspired by the artist’s participation in survey work on board the Marine Institute’s Celtic Explorer. It features original text by Louise Manifold performed by Adrian Crowley, sound recordings by John Brennan and Louise Manifold with sound design by foley artist Jean McGrath.

One Day is a work of fiction which tells the story of a day in the life of a small village in the west of Ireland. Narrator/author: Louis de Paor Music: Dana Lyn Sound design: David Munro Sound mix: Alan Kelly. A Rockfinch Production Producer for lyric: Eoin O Kelly