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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Funded by McLay Dementia Trust, the Ulster Orchestra Tea Dance Tour brought live orchestral music to 3 communities across N. Ireland in September. The tour reached around 170 people living with dementia, their carers, family members and the organisations supporting them. Read more: buff.ly/qHtrbmp

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Earlier this year, our partnership project with the EA Music Service, The Endangered Instruments of the Orchestra Project, had its annual showcase. We captured some of the lovely performances of that day, and some insights of teachers and students within that project about their experiences.

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Last week our musicians visited Magherafelt and Lurgan Libraries for free, relaxed performances with Libraries NI, bringing live classical music to local communities across Northern Ireland. More coming in the months ahead!

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Leading British jazz pianist Julian Joseph joins us this Friday to put his own spin on Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue and perform movements from his own Nine Elms Suite. Ryan McAdams also conducts the Orchestra in Erwin Schulhoff's Second Symphony and Bernstein's Fancy Free. 🎟️ buff.ly/hcW5MpX

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

George Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue' is an instantly recognisable + much-loved piece + leading British jazz pianist Julian Joseph uses his experience as a musician to open up the piano solos in the piece in exciting ways. Join us on 9 October to experience this classic + more. 🎟️ buff.ly/hcW5MpX

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Ulster Orchestra @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

One week ago, our new Chief Conductor Anna Handler opened our 60th anniversary season with a concert full of joy, youth +optimism. Senan Sheridan performed Britten’s Young Apollo + 200 singers, many of them from youth choirs across N.Ireland, joined vocal soloists for Beethoven’s epic 9th Symphony.

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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

Our musicians presented a dynamic programme of Mozart Flute Quartet in D, Beethoven Serenade for flute and strings, Martinů Three Madrigals for violin and viola, and Villa-Lobos Assobio a Játo. 🎵👏

Two femme presenting musicians perform on a violin and viola against a background of a beige wall and a cream door.

Four musicians, two male presenting and two female presenting, stand for applause from audience on a raised platform in a small concert hall setting. The musicians hold instruments - a flute, a violin, a viola and a cello. Marketing advertising for Ulster Orchestra surround the small stage.

Two male presenting musicians (one playing flute, the other cello) perform on a raised platform in an intimate concert hall setting in front of an audience of mixed presentation.

Three musicians of mixed presentations (one playing flute, the other cello) perform on a raised platform in an intimate concert hall setting in front of an audience of mixed presentation.

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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

The event marked the beginning of the Ulster Orchestra's 60th anniversary season and continues the Orchestra's aim of reaching as many people as possible, including those who may not have heard a live orchestral performance before.

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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

Watch the full conversation between Anna and our Artistic Director Patrick McCarthy now on our YouTube Channel: buff.ly/gC0fThS

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

Tomorrow's season-opening concert — the first with our new Chief Conductor Anna Handler at the helm — is full of the exuberance of youth, unity, the future, and what classical music can mean to people of all age groups.

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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

Sounds at Saltwater offers everyone the opportunity to experience the Orchestra outside a traditional concert setting. The performance will last approximately 20 minutes and take place below the main station's destination board, with everyone invited to stop and watch.

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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

Listen to Senan speak about his music career to date and check out our website for more information on the programme of this concert, as well as what's coming up in this Ulster Orchestra season. 🎵🎟️ buff.ly/DLoGutT

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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

Next Friday’s sold out concert includes Beethoven's 9th Symphony, featuring a number of young singers from across Northern Ireland; 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 · 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

Anna conducts the Orchestra’s sold out season-opening concert on 25 Sep, featuring a host of young singers from Northern Ireland for Beethoven’s Choral Symphony No.9, and we are also joined by 2025 NI Young Musician of the Year Senan Sheridan to perform Britten’s dazzling hymn to the sun god Apollo.

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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

📝 If you haven't already, please take a few moments to complete the EHOD visitor survey and tell us about your experience: buff.ly/scUwXHF

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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

📍 Ulster Orchestra at Townsend, 32 Townsend Street, Belfast. 🚌 Nearest bus stops: Millfield, Peters' Hill, Lower Shankill, Divis Tower. 🚶‍♂️ 18-minute walk from Grand Central Station.

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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

The entry fee is £30 and includes admission, printed music, a full afternoon of guided rehearsals with the Ulster Orchestra and the showcase, as well as 2 tickets to the evening showcase for guests. Bookings will be open to the public on the 7th September and close on 13th November.

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

The day culminates in a showcase concert for family and friends. Link for more information and booking: buff.ly/ApHWdA2 Next year’s dates are: 24 January, 2027: Grades 6-8 at the Ulster Hall, Belfast (kindly supported by Ulster Hall) 28 February 2027: Grade 3-6 at Belfast Model School for Girls

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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

Over 500 pupils from Glenwood Primary School, Forth River Primary School, Christ the Redeemer Primary School and St Kieran’s Primary School received instrumental and musicianship tuition and performed in special showcase events at the conclusion of the project.

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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

Our own flute section leader Mark Taylor is the soloist in François Borne's Fantaisie brillante on Bizet’s 'Carmen'. David Brophy conducts.

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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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