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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Julian Joseph is one of the leading British jazz pianists performing today and we're delighted to have him perform his interpretation of Gershwin's classic 'Rhapsody in Blue' at our next season concert, as well as movements from his own 'Nine Elms Suite'. 🎟 buff.ly/hcW5MpX

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Our musicians are back for more relaxed performances in local libraries. Our string quartet will be in Magherafelt Library on Tue (29 Sept) 2.00-2.30pm, and a violin/cello duo will be at Lurgan Library on Wed (30 Sept) 2.00-2.30pm. Everyone is welcome to drop in to these free performances 🎶

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Last weekend, our On Your Doorstep concert series took us to The Old Church Centre at Cushendun. The intimate setting with its unique charm was a perfect place to bring our flute quartet to perform for a full house. 🎵❤️

A stained glass window is above a door, which frames a small concert hall with musicians performing on a platform.

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

On Tuesday, our new Chief Conductor Anna Handler and the Orchestra played a special, free pop-up performance in Belfast's Grand Central Station as part of Translink's Sounds at Saltwater programme. Thank you everyone who stopped to watch + listen. We hope you didn't miss your bus or train!

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join us tomorrow at 7pm in the Ulster Hall for a pre-concert talk with our Chief Conductor Anna Handler + our Artistic Director Patrick McCarthy, ahead of the opening concert of our 60th anniversary season. Pre-concert talks take place before a selection of concerts and are free to ticket-holders.

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

As well as Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, featuring a number of young singers from across Northern Ireland; tomorrow's concert features Johannes Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture and Benjamin Britten’s Young Apollo with 2025 Northern Ireland Young Musician of the Year, pianist Senan Sheridan.

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

On Friday 200 singers, mostly from youth choirs across N.Ireland, will perform Beethoven's Ode to Joy with the Ulster Orchestra at our opening season concert. We caught up with a few of them during rehearsals to see how they are coping with singing in German + what they're looking forward to.

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Séan @peatbogsoldier.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Ulster Orchestra in their civvies in the bus station today. We got Beethoven's 5th and then this shameless crowd pleaser. The conductor is the brilliant, and fun, Anna Handler. Great stuff, love it!

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Friday’s opening concert with our new Chief Conductor Anna Handler is completely SOLD OUT. But don’t worry, as Anna is back for six more concerts during our season, beginning with Beethoven 200: Dance Moves on 23 October. Book now: buff.ly/UqR842C

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Tomorrow at 4pm: The Ulster Orchestra and their new Chief Conductor, Anna Handler, bring a special, free live performance right into the heart of Belfast Central Station. 📅 Tuesday 22 September 🕓 4pm 📍 Belfast Grand Central Station #SoundsAtSaltwater #SeenAtSaltwater #SummerAtSaltwater

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A gem in our sold-out opening concert programme next Friday is Benjamin Britten's 'Young Apollo'. Bringing it to life is Belfast-born pianist Senan Sheridan, who is fresh off touring with Ulster Youth Orchestra in Berlin.

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We are delighted to welcome the newest member of our brass section, Jonathan Clarke, as he makes his concert debut as Section Leader Trumpet at our opening concert, 'Ode to Joy', on Friday 25 September. We wish Jonathan every success in his new role here at Ulster Orchestra. 👏🎵🎺

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Anna Handler talks with Artistic Director Patrick McCarthy about her first season as the Orchestra's Chief Conductor, beginning with a concert about the exuberance of youth, the future, and what classical music means to people of all ages. Watch the full video now on YouTube. ▶️ buff.ly/IfUjpQq

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

“Music creates connection.” As Anna Handler begins her tenure as our new Chief Conductor, she invites you to be part of an anniversary season built on both tradition and discovery – from Brahms and Beethoven to Errollyn Wallen and Steve Reich. Read her introduction on our website: buff.ly/sqLqXts

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

👏 Thank You for Supporting EHOD 2026 A huge thank you to everyone who visited Ulster Orchestra at Townsend during European Heritage Open Days 2026. We loved sharing our stories, heritage, history and music with you.

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Just one week until the Ulster Orchestra return to the Old Church Centre, Cushendun for a night of classical music featuring Mozart’s Flute Quartet in D, Beethoven’s Serenade for flute and strings and more. 🎟️ buff.ly/XrL24SX

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Tomorrow! Visit our home in the former Townsend St Church for European Heritage Open Days 2026. Free event • All welcome • Drop in between 11:00-14:30 • No booking required Join us for short talks, a tour of the Church space ground floor and live performances from Ulster Orchestra musicians.

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? Visit Ulster Orchestra at Townsend as part of European Heritage Open Days 2026 and enjoy free access to heritage sites and special events across Northern Ireland. 📍 32 Townsend Street, Belfast 📅 Sat 12 Sep, 11:00-14:30 Find out more: buff.ly/QfN7oxp

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Come and Play is an opportunity for aspiring amateur musicians of all ages from Grade 3 onwards to come and play with Northern Ireland’s only professional symphony orchestra for a day. Amateur musicians play side-by-side with the Ulster Orchestra musicians in an afternoon of rehearsals.

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Earlier this year, thanks to funding from the Department for Communities, we ran a 10-week pilot project to bring our flagship Crescendo programme to four new schools in Belfast. youtu.be/EI4aiNLPir0

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Booking for our 2026 Primary School Concerts is NOW OPEN 🎉 This year, the concerts are based on one of Belfast’s most famous stories – The tale of the Titanic. Presenter Jessie Grimes will guide guests through a concert designed for P4-P7 in Omagh, Derry~Londonderry, Ballymena, Newry and Belfast!

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Passengers arriving at Belfast Grand Central Station on Tuesday 22 September can expect something a little different, as the Ulster Orchestra takes to the station floor for a free live performance at 4pm. Find out more: buff.ly/doarDog

Photo of four people standing in front of a big glass building that has 'Belfast grand central station' written across it. The four people are all wearing formal dark clothing, and two of the people are playing instruments (one who is masc presenting, a flute, the other, who is femme presenting, playing a violin).

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Yesterday, conductor Tess Jackson joined the Orchestra at the Ulster Hall for an afternoon of music featuring Beethoven's Egmont Overture, Elizabeth Maconchy's Music for Strings and EJ Moeran's Sinfonietta as part of our latest BBC Radio 3 Concert.

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

It was great to see so many people at Hill of The O'Neill, Dungannon on Sunday afternoon. David Brophy conducted the Orchestra in a programme of classical music favourites + our flute section leader Mark Taylor was the soloist in François Borne's Fantaisie brillante on Bizet’s 'Carmen'.

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Our last BBC Radio 3 Concert of the month is this Wednesday afternoon at 2pm in the Ulster Hall. Conductor Tess Jackson conducts the Orchestra in a programme featuring Beethoven‘s powerful 'Egmont' Overture, Elizabeth Maconchy's Music for Strings + EJ Moeran's Sinfonietta. buff.ly/9xckziD

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Join the Ulster Orchestra on 12 September as we open the doors to our beautiful Grade B+ listed building, formerly Townsend Street Presbyterian Church, where the Orchestra has been based since 2022. Join us for short talks, a tour of the Church space ground floor and live performances.

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We're in Dungannon this Sunday (23 Aug) at the Hill of the O'Neill, for one of our favourite annual performances, featuring instantly-recognisable music such as Waltz of the Flowers from Tchaikovsky's 'The Nutcracker', John Philip Sousa's 'The Stars and Stripes Forever' and more. 🎟 buff.ly/8VttmvL

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of orchestral music, spanning the drama of Beethoven, the craftsmanship of Elizabeth Maconchy and the lyrical charm of EJ Moeran. Tess Jackson conducts the Ulster Orchestra for this BBC Radio 3 Concert. 🗓️ 26 August, 2pm, Ulster Hall 🎟 buff.ly/asQOE7V

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Yesterday, Mishka Rushdie Momen performed Mozart‘s Piano Concerto No. 23 with Ulster Orchestra & Jac van Steen for a BBC Radio 3 concert in the Ulster Hall that also included Wagenaar's Concert Ouverture Joy of Spring, Villiers Stanford's Concert Overture and Wood's Patrick Sarsfield Variations.

Femme presenting individual performing on a grand piano on a big platform, seated, wearing formal clothing. Masc presenting musicians perform on violins accompanying the pianist and are seated to her right.

Masc presenting individual conducting an orchestra of musicians of mixed presentation. All are wearing formal dark clothing. The musicians are seated and perform on violins.

Femme presenting individual performing on a grand piano on a big platform, seated, wearing formal clothing. Orchestra musicians perform accompanying the pianist on the raised platform seated, all wearing formal, dark clothing. Audience watch on from floor seats below the platform.

Musicians and conductor on big stage with raised platforms in a historic concert hall setting stand for applause following concert performance. Audience applaud from floor and balcony seats.

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Ulster Orchestra are delighted to return to the Old Church Centre, Cushendun for a night of classical music on 19 September featuring Mozart, Beethoven, Martinů and Villa-Lobos. 🎟 buff.ly/bO03aJ6

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Pianist Mishka Rushdie Momen, described as “one of the most thoughtful and sensitive of British pianists” (The Times), joins us on Tuesday (18 August) to perform Mozart's Piano Concerto No.23 at our next BBC Radio 3 Concert in the Ulster Hall. 🎟 £6.75 plus booking fee. buff.ly/jxTSRBm

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Enjoy an afternoon of much-loved masterpieces and rarely heard gems with local connections on 18 August in the Ulster Hall at our next BBC Radio 3 Concert, where awarding-winning pianist Mishka Rushdie Momen performs Mozart‘s Piano Concerto No. 23. 🎟 Book now: buff.ly/EdJKXqq

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Just announced: a FREE BBC Radio 3 Concert as part of Belfast International Arts Festival. Join the Ulster Orchestra on 28 October for an orchestral celebration featuring the first orchestral work by Ethel Smyth and the last by Benjamin Britten, conducted by Karen Ní Bhroin. 🎟 buff.ly/AoNLtw9

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

If the Fleadh leaves you shouting ‘Arís!’, we’ve found your encore. 🎻 Seven-time All-Ireland title winner Aoife Ní Bhriain joins the Ulster Orchestra at the Ulster Hall for Friday Night is Music Night Live: Celtic Symphonies. 🎟 buff.ly/gBMF8ZW 📅 Friday 6 November, 7.30pm

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

If you enjoyed Lush! Classical last night (or wish you'd been there) then you'll love Symphonic Smash Hits: 90s Pop! Experience pop smash hits of the 90s like never before with a full live orchestra. 🗓️ 6 February 2027 at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast. 🎟 buff.ly/gkJPnRC

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Join us in Dungannon on 23 August, as we return to the Hill of the O'Neill for what's become one of our favourite annual performances. David Brophy conducts the Orchestra in a fabulous afternoon of best-loved classical music favourites. 🎟: buff.ly/wv1WgFy

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

BBC Radio 3 concerts give audiences the chance to hear the Ulster Orchestra play in Belfast's historic Ulster Hall for just £6.75 (plus booking fee). 🎟 Book tickets: buff.ly/2ImO6E8

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Last night was a very special one as the Ulster Orchestra joined many other artists and groups on the Ulster Hall stage to perform as part of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann as it is hosted in Belfast this week for the very first time. Listen back to the concert on BBC Sounds: buff.ly/vN0Ymnp

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

From the hushed mystery of midnight to the sweeping passion of Romantic symphonic drama, this richly contrasting BBC Radio 3 concert celebrates three distinctive voices of British and European music: Ruth Gipps, Frank Bridge and Robert Schumann. 🗓️ 12 August 2026, 2pm, Ulster Hall 🎟 buff.ly/ew2STwk

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🚨 Limited extra tickets have been released for tonight's sold out performance of Ebb & Flow in the Ulster Hall for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. buff.ly/NGQxFkb

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

There's an Ulster Orchestra concert for you this August – whether you like traditional Irish tunes, music from Broadway and the West End, dance hits, or classical favourites 🎶 🎟️ Book your tickets now: buff.ly/pQCIT9b

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

One week to go! We're really looking forward to performing in the Fleadh Cheoil for the first time next Wednesday. 🎟 www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/eb...

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

BBC Radio 3 Concerts give audiences the chance to hear the Ulster Orchestra perform in Belfast's historic Ulster Hall for just £6.75 (plus booking fee). This August, we have three unforgettable afternoons of world-class orchestral music. See our website for more details: buff.ly/HWnsAg1

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

🗓️ Reminder: our job opportunity for Section Leader Viola closes this Sunday (2 August 2026). Find out more and apply: buff.ly/goLXVxC

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Get £25 tickets to the Lyric + Ulster Orchestra's 'We Do It For Love' on 21-22 August by joining the Artist & Student Lyric+ Membership scheme. 🎟️ If you're a student or work in the arts, you can get reduced priced tickets for all Lyric productions including this one. 👉 buff.ly/L598wr7

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Ebb and Flow is a major concert event taking place in the Ulster Hall on 5 August as part of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026, featuring some of the island’s leading musical voices and broadcast live on BBC Radio Ulster. 🎟 buff.ly/hLHVa5y

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

*TICKETS NOW ON SALE* BBC Radio 3 Concerts are back this August in the Ulster Hall, with three great afternoon performances to look forward to. Programmes include Mozart, Beethoven, Elizabeth Maconchy, Ruth Gipps and more. See our website for more details: buff.ly/7PKuhiz

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Just announced: A major concert, Ebb and Flow, will take place in Belfast's historic Ulster Hall on 5 August as part of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 – the first time the All-Ireland Fleadh has ever been hosted in Belfast. 🎟 buff.ly/ZVIeXbe

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Northern Ireland soprano and regular soloist with Ulster Orchestra Emma Morwood is a contestant on the new series of 'The Great British Sewing Bee', which begins airing tomorrow evening at 8pm on BBC One - we wish her all the best of luck! 🎵🪡

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Get ready for a showstopping, spectacular celebration like no other. A 25-piece Ulster Orchestra and 8 sensational singers will perform iconic songs from Sweeney Todd, Oliver!, Cabaret, Good Vibrations and many more. 'We Do It For Love' 📆 21-22 August 🎟 buff.ly/F3GPYgE

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