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A red background features a large white treble clef with a conductor silhouette, the word "Variations," and the Ulster Orchestra logo with the text "Let's Play," inspiring schools to join in and start feeling good through music.

‘Variations’ Have Schools ‘Feeling Good!’

The Ulster Orchestra’s concerts for Primary and Post-Primary Schools have gone digital for the first time and have been a resounding success!
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Green background with a large yellow circle, white text reading "Spring," and logos for Ulster Orchestra, Lyric Theatre, and Creative Learning at the top.

‘Spring’ – A New Collaboration with Creative Learning at the Lyric Theatre

The Ulster Orchestra and the Creative Learning team at the Lyric Theatre are delighted to launch a brand new partnership with a set of videos celebrating Spring.
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A woman in a red blouse sits at a grand piano with sheet music, appearing thoughtful, as seen through the open lid and reflection of the piano.

‘White Ribbon’ Anthem Now Available

The powerful anthem, product of a partnership between the Ulster Orchestra, Women’s Aid ABCLN, Northern Ireland Opera, Ruth McGinley and Duke Special, is now available for purchase.
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Musicians seated on a stage with string instruments, practicing in a spacious concert hall. A "one way system" sign on the wooden floor reflects COVID-19 precautions announced January 2021.

COVID-19 Update on Feb-March concerts

A new update on Orchestra activities in February and March
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A woman in a red dress plays piano and sings into a microphone, joined by Ulster Orchestra musicians with string instruments during the Our Songs Our Place music release in a concert hall.

Ulster Orchestra Releases ‘Our Songs, Our Place’

An exciting new album from the Ulster Orchestra and songwriters working together through the Your Song Now project
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Musicians seated on a stage with string instruments, practicing in a spacious concert hall. A "one way system" sign on the wooden floor reflects COVID-19 precautions announced January 2021.

COVID-19: IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT JANUARY 2021

An important update on Orchestra activities in Jan-Feb 2021
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A young man with an electric guitar stands at the front of a concert hall stage, ready to perform "If This Is The End" by Ryan McMullan, with an orchestra seated behind him and another man standing nearby.

‘If This Is The End’ – UO Collaborates with Ryan McMullan

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White text on a red background reads "COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY," emphasizing important health and safety guidance.

COVID-19: Health & Safety Guidance

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Six people with string instruments and a guitar perform in a grassy field with chairs and music stands under a cloudy sky, bringing the spirit of BBC Proms to life—it's like experiencing Proms in your garden.

Proms with a Difference – it’s time for BBC #Promsinyourgarden!

We’re taking part in a host of online and broadcast activity to celebrate the BBC Last Night of the Proms!
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A middle-aged man in a dark shirt conducts with a baton, one hand raised while the other gestures, against a plain black background—legendary conductor Jac van Steen leads, as seen in UO LIVE and heard on BBC Radio 3.

Jac van Steen leads the UO LIVE on BBC Radio 3!

Tune in to BBC Radio 3 at 2pm on Friday 4 September to hear the Orchestra perform live for Afternoon on 3
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Promotional graphic for Ulster Orchestra’s "Your Song Now" campaign featuring photos of Duke Special, Kitt Philippa, and Paul Campbell, with an invitation to collaborate. Join the orchestra and be part of #UOYourSongNow.

Ulster Orchestra Launches #UOYourSongNow

We want to challenge you to create new songs; songs of this time and place.
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A full orchestra in formal attire poses with their instruments on a red carpet in an ornate hall with arched ceilings and chandeliers, marking an important announcement made in April 2020.

COVID-19: IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. 17 APRIL 2020

Ulster Orchestra MD Richard Wigley issues the following statement; an update from the previous statement issued on 19 March 2020
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A man and a woman, holding a violin and bow, stand closely together and look at a smartphone, smiling in a well-lit indoor setting—ready for their Let's Play at Home moment.

Let’s Play at Home!

We may not be able to play for you in the concert hall, so we’re planning to bring our wonderful music direct to you at home!
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A full orchestra in formal attire poses with their instruments on a red carpet in an ornate hall with arched ceilings and chandeliers, marking an important announcement made in April 2020.

COVID-19: IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Ulster Orchestra MD Richard Wigley issues the following statement
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A man and woman sit at a table set for dinner on a stage in a large, ornate hall at Ten Square, clinking glasses and smiling at each other, enjoying a romantic Valentine's evening.

Celebrating a Valentine’s Partnership with Ten Square

Ulster Orchestra’s Director of Marketing and Communications, Michelle Baird, celebrates a special partnership
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A small orchestra performs on a gymnasium stage at the Spectrum Centre while a conductor stands at a microphone; audience members are seated in the foreground.

‘A Memory Box’: Project with Spectrum Centre Women’s Book Group & Art Club

Last night saw a special performance to bring to a close a project with the Spectrum Centre’s Women’s Art Club and Book Group.
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A large orchestra performs on stage while a conductor leads; children in the audience raise their hands. A screen behind displays "CONDUCTING LESSON" with a cartoon, showcasing engaging concert teaching resources ideal for schools.

Schools’ Concert Teaching Resources

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Several young musicians sit in chairs playing cellos together in an indoor orchestra rehearsal space, reading sheet music from stands. Inspired by Play 2020, they prepare for new auditions as applications open soon.

Come and Play 2020 applications open!

Applications for the first Come and Play Concert (grades 6-8) now open!
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BBC Radio 3 logo featuring the text "BBC Radio" and a large number 3 with a bass clef design, set against a red background, celebrating Orchestra Week with performances by the Ulster Orchestra.

Ulster Orchestra Week on BBC Radio 3

A week of Ulster Orchestra recordings on BBC Radio 3. 
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Woman with short platinum blonde hair in a strapless purple dress and silver necklace, sitting on a bright blue sofa against a white background, evoking the elegance of a replacement vocalist at a Christmas Messiah concert.

Replacement vocalist for Messiah at Christmas

Soprano Emma Morwood to replace Giulia Semenzato for Messiah. 
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Purple graphic featuring the Ulster Orchestra as a FINALIST for Innovative Company of the Year at the Business Eye Awards 2019, with a First Trust logo.

Innovative Company: Ulster Orchestra are Finalists at the Business Eye Awards!

We are delighted to be shortlisted as a finalist in the ‘Innovative Company of the Year’ Award category at this year’s First Trust Business Eye Awards! 
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Illustration of children dancing around a globe with musical notes and blue paint splashes in the background.

Global Rhythms Primary Schools’ Concerts

Global Rhythms, the Ulster Orchestra Primary Schools’ concerts, take place this November – and they’re now on sale!
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Black and white close-up of a woman with wavy hair, wearing a scarf, looking at the camera and smiling slightly, with a textured brick wall in the background.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Soloist Change for Songs of Love and Loss

Christianne Stotijn unwell and to be replaced by Katherine Broderick on 3 & 4 October 2019.
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The Ulster Orchestra performs indoors, with musicians playing string and woodwind instruments in a warmly lit concert hall with stone pillars, creating a magical atmosphere for Culture Night 2019.

Ulster Orchestra at Culture Night 2019

From Carmen to Country Down – Popular Classics at St.Anne’s Cathedral 
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A smiling man in a black suit stands with arms outstretched, holding a conductor’s baton, in front of historic domed buildings.

Opening Concert – *SOLD OUT*

Daniele Rustioni’s Season Opening Concert has sold out the Ulster Hall. 
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A full orchestra stands on stage at the BBC Proms in a grand concert hall, with an audience seated and clapping.

Ulster Orchestra at the BBC Proms

Our last concert with Rafael Payare as Music Director took place in no finer setting than the Royal Albert Hall, as we performed in Prom 42 as part of the BBC Proms.
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Aerial view of a landscaped park with pathways, circular structures, and the Hill of the O'Neill nearby, surrounded by a green rural landscape and a charming town—perfect for events like Ulster Orchestra performances.

Ulster Orchestra at the Hill of the O’Neill

A family friendly programme of classical favourites and movie scores.
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