David Agnew’s Memories of 2016

RTÉ Culture asked for his take on a remarkable year for the RTÉ CO

David Agnew has played oboe and cor anglais with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra for 36 years, through ‘Eurovisions, Pavarottis, Domingos, te Kanawas, Galways and Riverdances’.  RTÉ Culture asked him for his take on what has been a great year for the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. Among his highlights were Mise Éire, Centenary, Angela Gheorghiu, Culture Night and Electric Picnic.

But, he concludes: ‘The real highlight for me still, after all these years, is sitting on the stage every week with a wonderful group of world-class musicians, with different visiting local and international artists, constantly searching for timeless moments of musical and memorable magic, most of which we find. I’ve been proud to play a small part. Long may it continue.

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