RTÉ Performing Groups
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RTÉ Performing Groups was a performance group, operating over many decades, of five classical ensembles that were part of the
Structure
The RTÉ Performing Groups were made up of the
Between the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, a total of 134 professional musicians are employed. The RTÉ Philharmonic Choir and the children's choiry, RTÉ Cór na nÓg, are for singers at an amateur level. Presently, approximately 200 adults and children are incorporated in the choirs.
The five groups play approximately two concerts a week, a number which can increase at certain times of year, and present up to 250 events every year, most of these being live concerts. Most of these performances take place in
High-profile
In 2007, all groups featured on a
Groups with RTÉ
RTÉ Concert Orchestra
The RTÉ Concert Orchestra is the other of the two full-time professional orchestras in Ireland that are part of RTÉ. Since its formation as the Radio Éireann Light Orchestra in 1948, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, has grown from a small studio-based recording group to become an active 45-strong orchestra performing over eighty concerts annually.
Groups now with the NCH
National Symphony Orchestra
The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra is the concert music orchestra of Radio Telefís Éireann. It has been considered one of Europe's major symphony orchestras. It is the primary symphony orchestra of Dublin and is the leading orchestra of Ireland. Jaime Martín is the Chief Conductor.
RTÉ Philharmonic Choir
The RTÉ Philharmonic Choir is RTÉ's main choir. The Choir has been at the centre of choral music in Ireland since its foundation by Colin Mawby in 1985 following the introduction of new choral policy. This 140 strong choir is the country's premier symphonic choral ensemble and has performed more than 52 of the major choral works since its foundation, mostly in conjunction with the RTÉ orchestras. Its conductor is Mark Hindley.
RTÉ Cór na nÓg
The RTÉ Cór na nÓg was founded in 1987 and consists of 65 specially-selected children between the ages of 9 and 14 directed by conductor Máire Mannion. Regular performances are made in Dublin (such as the National Concert Hall) and in other counties.
Other groups
RTÉ ConTempo Quartet
RTÉ ConTempo Quartet (Bogdan Sofei, Ingrid Nicola - violins; Andreea Banciu - viola; Adrian Mantu - cello) was the resident string quartet to RTÉ from 2013 to 2022, and are Ensemble in residence to
References
- ^ "RTÉ Performing Groups". RTÉ. Retrieved 18 April 2009.
- ^ "Culture Ireland" (PDF). Culture Ireland. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2009.
- ^ "2018 Annual Report" (PDF). RTÉ News.
- ^ "RTÉ Performing Groups Stamps". An Post. Retrieved 18 April 2009.
- ^ "An Post issues set of five new stamps". The Irish Times. 6 June 2007. Retrieved 28 September 2009.