Ulster Orchestra

Ulster Orchestra Northern Ireland's professional symphony orchestra whose mission is to enrich lives through music. www.ulsterorchestra.org.uk
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09/06/2026

With our Crescendo programme's final showcase event of 2026 coming up, we wanted to share some moments from last year's event in the Ulster Hall. It's always such a delightful opportunity for the participating school children as they get to perform in front of their friends and family, alongside their Ulster Orchestra tutors. Crescendo is a music intervention project in partnership with Queen's University Belfast Innovation Zones, Colin Neighbourhood Partnership and Greater Shankill Children & Young People Zone.

Fancy a FREE Friday afternoon concert?Join Enyi Okpara, Fellow Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, at the Ul...
08/06/2026

Fancy a FREE Friday afternoon concert?

Join Enyi Okpara, Fellow Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, at the Ulster Hall this Friday (12 June) as he conducts the orchestra in music from two of England’s finest musical voices: Elgar and Vaughan Williams.

🎟️ https://buff.ly/j8m2Ypw

At the end of last month, the fourth year of Ulster Orchestra and EA Music Service’s Endangered Instruments of the Orche...
07/06/2026

At the end of last month, the fourth year of Ulster Orchestra and EA Music Service’s Endangered Instruments of the Orchestra project culminated in a showcase event where over 80 bassoon and viola players aged 8-18 performed in front of an audience of family and friends. The project aims to develop a new generation of musicians in instruments where numbers have been declining.

The Endangered Instruments of the Orchestra Project is in partnership with EA (Education Authority) Music Service and is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland's Rural Engagement Arts Programme (REAP) and the Miskelly Chorale.

Tomorrow evening we're bringing our On Your Doorstep series to Newcastle for the first time, as players from our brass s...
05/06/2026

Tomorrow evening we're bringing our On Your Doorstep series to Newcastle for the first time, as players from our brass section will perform a programme that will appeal to all ages and tastes. Don’t miss this chance to hear some wonderful music in the heart of Newcastle.

🎟️ https://buff.ly/TxlttVb

🚨 Reminder: job opportunity closing 8 June. The Ulster Orchestra, along with our partners Colin Neighbourhood Partnershi...
04/06/2026

🚨 Reminder: job opportunity closing 8 June.

The Ulster Orchestra, along with our partners Colin Neighbourhood Partnership, Greater Shankill Partnership and Queen’s University Innovation Zones, are seeking experienced and qualified music tutors to be part of our flagship Crescendo Project to improve outcomes for children through music.

We are currently recruiting tutors in:
– Upper strings
– Flute
– Brass

Range of hours available. Closing date: 8 June 2026.

Find out more and apply: https://buff.ly/o4WtP7h

📣 Job OpportunitiesWe are currently recruiting for two important positions within our 2nd Violin Section:- Section Leade...
03/06/2026

📣 Job Opportunities

We are currently recruiting for two important positions within our 2nd Violin Section:
- Section Leader and
- Sub Principal No.3. 🎻

Find out more and apply: https://buff.ly/tzwGOrc
Closing date: 25 June 2026.

The Ulster Orchestra is delighted to welcome Siobhan Murray as our new Finance Manager. We look forward to working along...
03/06/2026

The Ulster Orchestra is delighted to welcome Siobhan Murray as our new Finance Manager.

We look forward to working alongside Siobhan, and wish her every success in her new role here with us.

Musicians from the Ulster Orchestra are 'On Your Doorstep' this week in Ballycastle and Newcastle. 🎶 On Thursday, Orches...
02/06/2026

Musicians from the Ulster Orchestra are 'On Your Doorstep' this week in Ballycastle and Newcastle. 🎶

On Thursday, Orchestra Leader Ioana Petcu-Colan is at the helm in Ballycastle with music from Tchaikovsky, Louise Farrenc and more as part of the Lir Arts Festival.

And on Saturday, our brass ensemble perform in Newcastle for the first time.

🎟 via our website.

What a way to wave goodbye to our 2025/26 Concert Season on Friday night, with violin soloist Anthony Marwood MBE joinin...
01/06/2026

What a way to wave goodbye to our 2025/26 Concert Season on Friday night, with violin soloist Anthony Marwood MBE joining us to give an epic performance of Elgar's Violin Concerto. Our Honorary Principal Guest Conductor Jac van Steen also conducted the Orchestra in performances of Vaughan Williams's playful 'Wasps' Overture and Strauss's grand 'Der Rosenkavalier' Suite. The concert was dedicated to the memory of David Openshaw MBE, Timpanist with the Orchestra from 1972-2012.

As we say goodbye to the season, we also say goodbye to some of our musicians: Second Violin Kevin Harrell, who joined the Orchestra in 1988, and Principal Horn Derek Parkins who has been with the Orchestra since 1982. We wish them both long and happy retirements. We also wish Second Violin Section Leader Gongbo Jiang, Principal Oboe Emily Cockbill, and double bassist Maitiú Gaffney all the very best as they move on to pastures new.

And if you're waiting for news on our 2026/27 Season – marking the Orchestra's 60th anniversary and our first season with our new Chief Conductor Anna Handler Orchestral Conductor – tickets go on sale on 19 June.

Tickets for our Festive Concerts (The Snowman, Messiah, and The Magic of Christmas) and Pops Concerts (Spielberg at 80, Symphonic Smash Hits: 90s Pop, How to Train Your Dragon Live Film Experience and Diamonds are Forever) are already available to book via our website and the Waterfront Hall & Ulster Hall website.

https://www.ulsterorchestra.org.uk/whats-on/

If you've been dreaming of ice and snow after this week's heatwave or just can't wait until Christmas, then we've got so...
29/05/2026

If you've been dreaming of ice and snow after this week's heatwave or just can't wait until Christmas, then we've got some good news:

❄️ Our festive concerts at the Waterfront Hall are now on sale ❄️

These popular concerts have become annual traditions for many, with something for all the family.

🎟️ https://buff.ly/pwsA2FG

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