Bride of the Ulster Orchestra Nikolai Demidenko makes a welcome return for Grieg’s Piano Concerto under the baton of the Estonian conductor Olari Elts. With its famous Largo, Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 closes the concert and hardly needs any introduction. Soulful and nostalgic, we hear the yearnings of the homesick composer during his stay in…
James MacMillan Conductor Christopher Blake Oboe Suk Scherzo fantastique Vaughan Williams Oboe Concerto Dvorák Carnival overture Vaughan Williams’ pastoral Oboe Concerto displays the wistful and contemplative nature of the oboe to the full. It is an evocative work which requires a soloist of consummate musicianship – more tha ably provided by the Ulster Orchestra’s Principal…
Orion Duo is driven by a love of playing chamber music – classical music for small groups of players. It is based around two people – Ruth Bebb, who plays violin and viola, and Chris Blake, who plays the piano. We have played as Orion Duo for more than 10 years. Each year we put…
This month includes a chance to win tickets for the Ulster Orchestra’s lunchtime recital with Michael McHale in June, a big announcement from the Belfast Waterfront regarding their new International Orchestral series in 2011/2012, and the usual mix of news and events coming up in the next month. Click here to see this month’s update…
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