Celebrating the Creative Spirit: A Night of Poetry and Music

Tommy Tiernan's evening celebration of the creative spirit inspired by former President Michael D. Higgins revisited on RTE lyric live. The event featured live readings of Higgins's poems, backed by the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, conducted by David Brophy, and performances by notable artists including Mary Coughlan, Paul Brady, Imelda May, and others. Contributors included Ryan Tubridy and Panti Bliss.

Key Takeaways:

  • The event "Against All Certainty -- A Celebration of Michael D Higgins" was hosted by Tommy Tiernan and featured live readings of Higgins's poems.
  • The National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, conducted by David Brophy, performed alongside the guest artists, including Mary Coughlan, Paul Brady, Imelda May, and others.
  • Contributors to the event included Ryan Tubridy and Panti Bliss.
  • The event celebrated the "creative spirit" inspired by former President Michael D. Higgins.
  • The evening featured a unique combination of poetry and music, highlighting the creative talents of Higgins and the guest artists.
  • The National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland played a key role in enhancing the musical aspects of the event.
  • The event was a tribute to the impact of creative individuals, such as Higgins, on society and culture.

Statistics:

  • The event was broadcast on RTE lyric live.
  • The National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland was conducted by David Brophy during the event.
  • Mary Coughlan, Paul Brady, Imelda May, and others performed alongside the event's readers.
  • Ryan Tubridy and Panti Bliss contributed to the event.

Sources:

  • "RTE lyric live" (RTE lyric fm, 7pm)
  • "CrowdScience" (BBC World Service, 8.30pm)
  • "Friday Night Is Music Night" (Radio 3, 7.30pm)