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The Sinfonietta Chamber Ensemble will present a programme of fine classical music including works by Bach, Morricone, Purcell, Sibelius, Holst and Elgar. The performance will also include some of Campbell College's most gifted students, the Campbell College Choir and soloists from Strathearn School. Toast the occasion! Audience members will get a complimentary glass of wine and the chance to meet the performers. Campbell College, Belfast Sat 12 Nov, 8 pm Pre-concert reception (7.30 pm) £16 / £5 students / £14 conc 
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The Studio Symphony Orchestra returns to the Island Hall with a programme of established classics as John McKernan of the Ulster Orchestra performs Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy, a virtuosic tour de force for the violin soloist which pays homage to Scottish folk melodies. The concert will conclude with Bizet’s ever popular L’Arlesienne Suite. Professionally directed by members of the Ulster Orchestra, the SSO continues to attract critical acclaim for both musicianship and performances, whilst presenting accessible and engaging concerts. Island Arts Centre, Lisburn Sun 27 Nov, 8 pm £13 / £10 conc
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Experience the magic of the world famous Bolshoi Ballet live via satellite in this stunning series of performances at the Queen's Film Theatre. Based on the well known fairy tale, with a sumptuous score by Tchaikovsky, at the christening of princess Aurora, the evil fairy Carabosse curses her to die on her sixteenth birthday. Fortunately, the Lilac Fairy lessens the curse plunging Aurora into a deep sleep for a hundred years ... only to be awakened by a prince's kiss. Toast the occasion! Moet & Chandon will offer all Bolshoi Ballet patrons a complimentary glass of champagne before the live broadcast. Queen's Film Theatre, Belfast Sun 20 Nov, 3 pm £15 / £12.50 conc / £7.50 QFT Film Card Holders Family Tickets: £40 (2 adults and 2 children) or £35 (1 adult and 3 children).
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NI Opera invites you to take a trip with Hansel and Gretel as they enter the dark forest and meet the evil Witch - and a whole chorus of Gingerbread Children - in Humperdinck’s opera based on the classic Brothers Grimm fairytale. The Ulster Orchestra will be in the pit for this rollercoaster-ride of a show suitable for all ages. Grand Opera House Thu 24 Nov - Sat 26 Nov, 7.30 pm £11.75 - £25.75 Family Ticket: £50 028
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your days be merry and bright Traditional and tuneful – come along to hear the Ulster Orchestra play a mix of popular and enchanting carols and favourite orchestral music. Perfect for all the family and full of festive cheer. Get into the Christmas spirit with a fun-filled night of music-making, featuring Northern Irish-born soprano Rebekah Coffey. |
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The world famous Cuban graced the stage as part of this year's Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen's, with his performance of Premieres Plus. Culture Northern Ireland's Jane Coyle was there to see the reformed rebel from the streets of Havana put in a stunning performance. To find out what she thought, read her review in full.
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Join the Ulster Orchestra for a night of popular classics beginning in Spain with Bizet’s Carmen followed by the ever–popular Concierto de Aranjuez, inspired by the royal palace of Aranjuez and performed by the Australian guitar star Craig Ogden. Other stops on the tour include the ruggedness of Sibelius’ Finnish coastline, the majestic mountains of Grieg’s Norway and the rolling countryside of Vaughan Williams’ England. Belfast Waterfront Sat 19 Nov, 7.45 pm £8 - £25
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If you're looking to update an opera that once "scabrously satirised political life and social mores under the Second Empire" then it makes perfect sense that you would enlist one of the great political satirists of the late Twentieth Century to write it. Culture Northern Ireland's Terry Blain was there to see if Rory Bremner could restore the cutting-edge of Offenbach's risqué original humour in NI Opera's production of Orpheus In The Underworld. To find out what he thought, read his review in full. |
Ballet Ireland return to Theatre at The Mill for their only Northern Ireland performance, presenting a new full length production of Scheherazade and 1001 Arabian nights, choreographed by Morgann Runacre-Temple. Betrayed by his former wife and fearing future betrayals, King Shahriyar takes a new wife each night and has her beheaded next morning. That is until he encounters Scheherazade who begins to tell the King a story. Fascinated, he spares her life, to hear another story the following night ... and 1001 Arabian nights ensue. Theatre At The Mill, Newtownabbey Wed 23 Nov, 7.45 pm £11 - £15 (Concessions/group discounts available)
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The magic of Christmas comes alive as Clara dreams that her toys come to life. Set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score with stunning national dances from Arabia, China, Spain and Russia, European Ballet's version will leave audiences young and old spellbound with the mysterious Drosselmeyer, a growing Christmas tree, the fearsome battle between the rats and toy soldiers and the transformation of the Nutcracker into a handsome Prince. Theatre At The Mill, Newtownabbey Thu 1 - Fri 2 Dec, 7.45 pm £14 - £18 (Concessions and group discounts available)
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Lesley Garrett, supported by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and conductor David Brophy, performs a selection of popular and classical Christmas favourites and show-stopping numbers. Garrett’s superb voice and warmth as a performer have won her critical acclaim and made her one of the most popular sopranos of our time. Ulster Hall, Belfast Mon 5 Dec, 7.45 pm £10 - £25
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Belfast Music Society have launched the full programme for their annual International Festival Of Chamber Music, running from the 23rd to 26th Feburary 2012 at Queen's University Belfast. Highlights include the Apollon Musagète Quartet, soprano Susan Bullock accompanied by Malcolm Martineau on piano, London Winds, a clarinet masterclass from Michael Collins, Ensemble Avalon and a piano recital from Nicolai Demidenko. For the programme in full and to book your tickets, please click on More Info. |
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ahead If you prefer to plan a little further in advance, here are some upcoming events you may want to get your tickets for early. Ulster Orchestra Christmas Concert (Strule Arts Centre, Omagh, 15 Dec 2011) more... Hansel and Gretel (NI Opera at the Millennium Forum, 12 Jan 2012) more... Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra (Belfast Waterfront, 13 Feb 2012) more... The Turn Of The Screw (NI Opera on tour, 2 - 18 Mar 2012) more... The Barber of Seville (English Touring Opera at the Grand Opera House, 13 Mar 2012) more ... Eugene Onegin (English Touring Opera at the Grand Opera House, 14 Mar 2012) more ... Berlin Symphony Orchestra (Belfast Waterfront, 22 May 2012) more... Fibonacci Sequence (BMS Summer Celebrity Recital, 26 May 2012) more... Ruddigore (Opera North at the Grand Opera House, 13 - 16 Jun 2012) more... |
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