We are pleased to announce that violinist Ioana Petcu-Colan becomes one of two new Leaders of the Ulster Orchestra, following a restructure of the front desk of the ensemble. Formerly Associate Leader,…
There’s nothing quite like being immersed in the phenomenal sound of a live orchestra, so its time to book your tickets and give yourself a night to remember. Full details of all…
The orchestra will perform at La Côte-Saint-André Berlioz Festival in France later this month, and we would love to welcome you to a FREE open rehearsal on Tuesday 22 August 2023 from…
You get so much attention, you get supported in so many different ways, it’s such an invaluable opportunity to get to play with a professional orchestra and to be around world class…
Continuing in its commitment to collaborate with NI’s most creative musicians, the Ulster Orchestra is delighted to announce that Friday 5 May will see the World Premiere of As The Sun Brightens, The…
On Friday 10 March 2023, the Ulster Orchestra and their audience embraced an extraordinary combination and celebration of music from South and West Africa, alongside our own orchestral tradition; in an evening…
The 2022/23 Season is a musical menagerie for the senses. The Ulster Orchestra invites you to Immerse Yourself this season as we celebrate our artists, composers and conductors.  This week, Clare…
The 2022/23 Season is a musical menagerie for the senses. The Ulster Orchestra invites you to Immerse Yourself this season, as we celebrate our artists, composers and conductors. On Friday 7th October,…
The brilliant Education Authority tutor Krista Gallagher brought a new generation of bassoonists to the Waterfront Hall last Saturday, where they were able to hear the bassoon in action during our rehearsal…
It is with a heavy heart that I have to tell you that our friend and colleague Michele Strong has passed away. Michele was Sub-Principal Double Bass for over 37 years with…
Come and Play is an opportunity for aspiring amateur musicians of all ages to come and play with Northern Ireland’s only symphony orchestra for a day. Amateur musicians play side-by-side with the…
The 2022/23 Season is a musical menagerie for the senses. The Ulster Orchestra invites you to Immerse Yourself this season, as we celebrate our artists, composers and conductors.  This week sees…
Auveen Sands will become Chief Executive of the Ulster Orchestra at the end of October 2022, taking over from Richard Wigley, who has been Managing Director of the Orchestra since February 2016.…
On Friday 21 October, Gabriel Bebeșelea takes charge of Beethoven’s joyous Eighth Symphony and Ligeti’s Romanian Concerto, a work for orchestra that is full of alpine horns and raucous Carpathian dance tunes,…
The 2022/23 Season is a musical menagerie for the senses. The Ulster Orchestra invites you to Immerse Yourself this Season, as we celebrate our artists, composers and conductors. On Friday 23 September,…
She will officially move to the new role at the end of October, taking over from current Managing Director, Richard Wigley, who has been with the Orchestra since February 2016.  Richard…
As the start of the Ulster Orchestra’s 2022/23 Season approaches, it’s time to immerse yourself in a world of wonderful music and the Season opens with fantastic news, as we are delighted…
Register here today for more resources and access to the 2022 Relaxed PerformanceClick here to register. The Ulster Orchestra 2022 Relaxed Performance will be available to watch online from Wed 24 August…
There is nothing as good for the soul as a bit of singing and dancing – something which the pupils at Ceara School know all too well! While Covid restrictions have prevented…
On Friday 10 June 2022 at 11.30am, the Ulster Orchestra will present an interactive and engaging online concert for Key Stage Two pupils, streamed LIVE to primary schools across Northern Ireland. The 2022…
The Ulster Orchestra is proud to present their Summer Conducting Masterclass in cooperation with Cardiff International Academy of Conducting, providing a platform for 8 emerging conductors and running from 5 – 8…
Playing in a professional orchestra is radically different to a music college orchestra, and getting the opportunity to do that in a range of concerts has been invaluable Three times during the…
Though often underrepresented in the world of classical music, women composers Mendelssohn-Hensel, Maconchy, and Farrenc all have unique musical stories to tell. To mark International Women’s Day 2022, Ulster Orchestra presents performances…
During lockdown last year, a group of P5 pupils at St. Moninna’s Primary School in Cloughoge had a student teacher from St. Mary’s University College work with their class. On ‘Music Mondays,’…
With Covid-19 throwing the live music industry into disarray since March 2020, the Ulster Orchestra, along with many musicians across Northern Ireland and beyond, were forced to find new ways to express…
Negotiating the challenges of the pandemic has been tough, but it has also been a huge privilege to provide access to quality music education for the children taking part in Crescendo. Music…
The Ulster Orchestra is delighted to have joined with Tanya Ross and Graeme Stewart to bring you three very special sessions of Yoga. Graeme has specially composed music for each session and…
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