The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra is Ireland’s leading large-scale classical ensemble, based in Dublin and proudly part of RTÉ (Ireland's national public service media). Founded in 1947 as the Radio Éireann Symphony Orchestra, it’s been a cornerstone of Irish cultural life for over 75 years, blending world-class performances with a mission to champion both classical masterpieces and contemporary works. You’ll find them lighting up the stage at the National Concert Hall regularly, serving up everything from lush Romantic symphonies (like their recent Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov recordings) to spotlighting Irish composers—check out their *Irish Piano Concertos* album or Jerome de Bromhead’s orchestral works for a taste of homegrown talent.
With a knack for versatility, they’re as comfortable diving into French elegance (Fauré, Poulenc) as they are tackling live opera (Meyerbeer’s *L'éto
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