Finghin Collins Performs Chopin's Piano Concerto No 2 with the RTE Concert Orchestra

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Acclaimed pianist Finghin Collins brings his unique interpretation to the iconic Chopin Piano Concerto No 2 with the RTE Concert Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Bell, in a live performance broadcast on RTE lyric fm's The Full Score. This afternoon's edition, hosted by Liz Nolan, promises to be a compelling exploration of Chopin's masterpiece, composed at just 20 years old, showcasing Collins' clarity and musicality. As Garvey and Glover discuss the sodium valproate scandal on Times Radio, and The Documentary on the BBC World Service delves into the world of braille, Collins' performance stands out as a testament to the power of music.

Key Takeaways:

  • Finghin Collins, a prize-winning Irish pianist, performs Chopin's Piano Concerto No 2 with the RTE Concert Orchestra, led by Stephen Bell, in a live broadcast on RTE lyric fm's The Full Score.
  • Collins' interpretation will bring "fresh insight" to the iconic work, balancing technical precision with emotional depth, according to the blurb.
  • The concert takes place at the RTE Radio Centre and will be broadcast live on The Full Score, hosted by Liz Nolan.
  • The sodium valproate scandal, discussed on Times Radio, affects thousands of babies in the UK, who may have been harmed by the drug prescribed to pregnant women since the 1970s.
  • Emma Tracey's Perkins Brailler, a typewriter for writing in braille, sparked messages from braille enthusiasts, including Stevie Wonder, on the BBC disability podcast Access All.
  • Collins studied at the Royal Irish Academy of Music.

Statistics:

  • Over 20,000 babies in the UK may have been harmed by the sodium valproate drug prescribed to pregnant women since the 1970s. [1]
  • Chopin composed the Piano Concerto No 2 at around 20 years old. [2]
  • Finghin Collins is a prize-winning Irish pianist. [3]
  • The RTE Concert Orchestra, led by Stephen Bell, performs with Collins on The Full Score.

Sources:

  • The Full Score, RTE lyric fm, 1pm
  • Times Radio, 2pm
  • The Documentary, BBC World Service, 9.30am
  • Clair Woodward The Full Score (RTE lyric fm)