Performer: RTÉ Concert Orchestra

Max Richter's Recomposed: Vivaldi – The Four Seasons is performed by the Norwegian violinist Mari Samuelsen and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. 

Paul Curran's production of Carmen is entertaining and slick, with Paula Murrihy as a feisty heroine.

Byrne is stunning in the title role while a strong cast of singers, orchestra, classic sets and dramatic acting make this a thoroughly enjoyable performance. 

JoAnn Falletta has been voted the World’s Favourite Conductor in our September poll, while the RTE Concert Orchestra scoops the Orchestral prize.