Ulster Orchestra
@ulsterorchestra.bsky.social
Northern Ireland's only professional symphony orchestra whose mission is to enrich lives through music. ulsterorchestra.org.uk
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Our 2025/26 concerts are now on sale. ✨
What will you hear?
Notes full of drama, notes that bring peace, notes that paint landscapes; notes of myth and legend, notes filled with emotion...
Every Note Tells a Story.
Explore our new season of concerts and book your tickets.
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What will you hear?
Notes full of drama, notes that bring peace, notes that paint landscapes; notes of myth and legend, notes filled with emotion...
Every Note Tells a Story.
Explore our new season of concerts and book your tickets.
buff.ly/2iRmCEk
Today was the last Schools Concert of the year but we went out in style at the Waterfront Hall Belfast. 1,925 attendees from 33 schools joined in with the Orchestra, conductor David Brophy + presenter Cath Arlidge in a musical journey to wellbeing.
Sponsored by ICC Belfast & Kingsbridge Foundation.
Sponsored by ICC Belfast & Kingsbridge Foundation.
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Today was the last Schools Concert of the year but we went out in style at the Waterfront Hall Belfast. 1,925 attendees from 33 schools joined in with the Orchestra, conductor David Brophy + presenter Cath Arlidge in a musical journey to wellbeing.
Sponsored by ICC Belfast & Kingsbridge Foundation.
Sponsored by ICC Belfast & Kingsbridge Foundation.
✨ Job Opportunity: we are recruiting for a Stage Coordinator (part-time, fixed-term) to join our busy operations team.
Closing date: 30 November 2025.
Find out more and apply: buff.ly/fc24IN7
Closing date: 30 November 2025.
Find out more and apply: buff.ly/fc24IN7
November 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
✨ Job Opportunity: we are recruiting for a Stage Coordinator (part-time, fixed-term) to join our busy operations team.
Closing date: 30 November 2025.
Find out more and apply: buff.ly/fc24IN7
Closing date: 30 November 2025.
Find out more and apply: buff.ly/fc24IN7
We launched How We Stand How We Breathe, a collaboration with Dumbworld, at a screening on Thurs –now the full series is live on YouTube!
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7 musical works co-created with micro-societies +individuals in N.Ireland.
7 stories of identity, belonging, equality, fear, joy+connection.
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7 musical works co-created with micro-societies +individuals in N.Ireland.
7 stories of identity, belonging, equality, fear, joy+connection.
November 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We launched How We Stand How We Breathe, a collaboration with Dumbworld, at a screening on Thurs –now the full series is live on YouTube!
👉 buff.ly/YO6Z5R0
7 musical works co-created with micro-societies +individuals in N.Ireland.
7 stories of identity, belonging, equality, fear, joy+connection.
👉 buff.ly/YO6Z5R0
7 musical works co-created with micro-societies +individuals in N.Ireland.
7 stories of identity, belonging, equality, fear, joy+connection.
Big smiles at Friday's Newry Primary School's Concert from 560 attendees. We welcomed children from 13 schools to join us, presenter Catherine Arlidge & conductor David Brophy for our musical show all about the steps to wellbeing.
Our schools concerts are kindly sponsored by Kingsbridge Foundation
Our schools concerts are kindly sponsored by Kingsbridge Foundation
November 15, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Big smiles at Friday's Newry Primary School's Concert from 560 attendees. We welcomed children from 13 schools to join us, presenter Catherine Arlidge & conductor David Brophy for our musical show all about the steps to wellbeing.
Our schools concerts are kindly sponsored by Kingsbridge Foundation
Our schools concerts are kindly sponsored by Kingsbridge Foundation
Alena Baeva joins us this week to perform Dvořák’s Violin Concerto in Coleraine on Thursday and Belfast on Friday. Here she is performing Bartók's Violin Concerto No.2 with us on her last visit in April 2024.
Book tickets:
Coleraine – buff.ly/y8Jril0
Belfast – buff.ly/laujPrZ
Book tickets:
Coleraine – buff.ly/y8Jril0
Belfast – buff.ly/laujPrZ
November 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Alena Baeva joins us this week to perform Dvořák’s Violin Concerto in Coleraine on Thursday and Belfast on Friday. Here she is performing Bartók's Violin Concerto No.2 with us on her last visit in April 2024.
Book tickets:
Coleraine – buff.ly/y8Jril0
Belfast – buff.ly/laujPrZ
Book tickets:
Coleraine – buff.ly/y8Jril0
Belfast – buff.ly/laujPrZ
Our Schools Concerts reached Ballymena today, where 413 attendees learned to 'Take 5' with the 5 steps to wellbeing, demonstrated through music from the Orchestra, conductor David Brophy + presenter Cath Arlidge. Schools concerts are sponsored by Kingsbridge Foundation.
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Our Schools Concerts reached Ballymena today, where 413 attendees learned to 'Take 5' with the 5 steps to wellbeing, demonstrated through music from the Orchestra, conductor David Brophy + presenter Cath Arlidge. Schools concerts are sponsored by Kingsbridge Foundation.
You have two chances to see violinist Alena Baeva perform with the Ulster Orchestra + conductor Gabriel Bebeşelea next week:
1️⃣ Diamond Hall, Coleraine on Thu 20 Nov
2️⃣ Ulster Hall, Belfast on Fri 21 Nov.
Book your tickets:
Coleraine – buff.ly/y8Jril0
Belfast – buff.ly/laujPrZ
1️⃣ Diamond Hall, Coleraine on Thu 20 Nov
2️⃣ Ulster Hall, Belfast on Fri 21 Nov.
Book your tickets:
Coleraine – buff.ly/y8Jril0
Belfast – buff.ly/laujPrZ
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
You have two chances to see violinist Alena Baeva perform with the Ulster Orchestra + conductor Gabriel Bebeşelea next week:
1️⃣ Diamond Hall, Coleraine on Thu 20 Nov
2️⃣ Ulster Hall, Belfast on Fri 21 Nov.
Book your tickets:
Coleraine – buff.ly/y8Jril0
Belfast – buff.ly/laujPrZ
1️⃣ Diamond Hall, Coleraine on Thu 20 Nov
2️⃣ Ulster Hall, Belfast on Fri 21 Nov.
Book your tickets:
Coleraine – buff.ly/y8Jril0
Belfast – buff.ly/laujPrZ
Our 2nd day of Schools Concerts took us to Derry~Londonderry where 897 attendees from 17 schools + home learning joined presenter Cath Arlidge, conductor David Brophy + Orchestra to learn about the 5 steps to wellbeing through music.
Our schools concerts are sponsored by Kingsbridge Foundation.
Our schools concerts are sponsored by Kingsbridge Foundation.
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Our 2nd day of Schools Concerts took us to Derry~Londonderry where 897 attendees from 17 schools + home learning joined presenter Cath Arlidge, conductor David Brophy + Orchestra to learn about the 5 steps to wellbeing through music.
Our schools concerts are sponsored by Kingsbridge Foundation.
Our schools concerts are sponsored by Kingsbridge Foundation.
This week, the Ulster Orchestra along with presenter Cath Arlidge and conductor David Brophy are touring around five different venues to bring a show packed with music and good vibes to primary school children across Northern Ireland. Our first stop was Omagh, and what a way to kick off our tour!
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This week, the Ulster Orchestra along with presenter Cath Arlidge and conductor David Brophy are touring around five different venues to bring a show packed with music and good vibes to primary school children across Northern Ireland. Our first stop was Omagh, and what a way to kick off our tour!
✨ Job opportunity: We are recruiting for a Section Leader Oboe to join our dynamic and vibrant orchestra.
Closing date: 10/12/25.
Find out more and apply: www.ulsterorchestra.org.uk/vacancy/sect...
Closing date: 10/12/25.
Find out more and apply: www.ulsterorchestra.org.uk/vacancy/sect...
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
✨ Job opportunity: We are recruiting for a Section Leader Oboe to join our dynamic and vibrant orchestra.
Closing date: 10/12/25.
Find out more and apply: www.ulsterorchestra.org.uk/vacancy/sect...
Closing date: 10/12/25.
Find out more and apply: www.ulsterorchestra.org.uk/vacancy/sect...
On Friday, pianist Alexandra Dariescu joined the Orchestra in the Ulster Hall to perform Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto with conductor Olari Elts. There was also Gabriela Ortiz's 'Clara', inspired by the relationship between Clara and Robert Schumann, and pieces by Schubert and Mendelssohn.
November 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
On Friday, pianist Alexandra Dariescu joined the Orchestra in the Ulster Hall to perform Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto with conductor Olari Elts. There was also Gabriela Ortiz's 'Clara', inspired by the relationship between Clara and Robert Schumann, and pieces by Schubert and Mendelssohn.
We are delighted to be nominated for this year's Aisling Awards in the TG4 Culture and Arts category, among such great talent – Belfast Tradfest, Brassneck Theatre and Kabosh Theatre. See you there on the 28th!
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November 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We are delighted to be nominated for this year's Aisling Awards in the TG4 Culture and Arts category, among such great talent – Belfast Tradfest, Brassneck Theatre and Kabosh Theatre. See you there on the 28th!
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30 seconds of pianist Alexandra Dariescu performing Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto with the Ulster Orchestra, from tonight's concert at the Ulster Hall, conducted by Olari Elts, which was part of the Belfast International Arts Festival and Sound of Belfast Festival.
November 7, 2025 at 11:48 PM
30 seconds of pianist Alexandra Dariescu performing Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto with the Ulster Orchestra, from tonight's concert at the Ulster Hall, conducted by Olari Elts, which was part of the Belfast International Arts Festival and Sound of Belfast Festival.
We're very happy to be included in Discover Northern Ireland's first ever ASMR track, "Giant Awakening", showcasing the soundscapes of some of our most iconic locations.
Find out more and watch the full version of the track at discovernorthernireland.com/giantawakening
Find out more and watch the full version of the track at discovernorthernireland.com/giantawakening
November 7, 2025 at 12:39 PM
We're very happy to be included in Discover Northern Ireland's first ever ASMR track, "Giant Awakening", showcasing the soundscapes of some of our most iconic locations.
Find out more and watch the full version of the track at discovernorthernireland.com/giantawakening
Find out more and watch the full version of the track at discovernorthernireland.com/giantawakening
Tomorrow evening, pianist Alexandra Dariescu joins the Orchestra to perform Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto, a piece that Alexandra describes as "a true testimony of Clara's dazzling technique as a pianist, elegance and imagination as a composer."
Book your tickets: buff.ly/vV4RlZW
Book your tickets: buff.ly/vV4RlZW
November 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Tomorrow evening, pianist Alexandra Dariescu joins the Orchestra to perform Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto, a piece that Alexandra describes as "a true testimony of Clara's dazzling technique as a pianist, elegance and imagination as a composer."
Book your tickets: buff.ly/vV4RlZW
Book your tickets: buff.ly/vV4RlZW
On Friday night we perform Gabriela Ortiz's 'Clara' – a tribute to Clara Schumann which takes the form of five imagined interactions between Clara, her husband Robert, and Gabriela herself – as part of a concert inspired by Clara Schumann.
Book your tickets: buff.ly/08sU8XX
Book your tickets: buff.ly/08sU8XX
November 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
On Friday night we perform Gabriela Ortiz's 'Clara' – a tribute to Clara Schumann which takes the form of five imagined interactions between Clara, her husband Robert, and Gabriela herself – as part of a concert inspired by Clara Schumann.
Book your tickets: buff.ly/08sU8XX
Book your tickets: buff.ly/08sU8XX
On Friday evening, we will play Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4 'Italian'. Bassoonist Kristina Hedley remembers the moment she recognised Mendelssohn's voice as a composer, praising the way the composer writes for the woodwind section.
Book your tickets: buff.ly/M2vFLHN
Book your tickets: buff.ly/M2vFLHN
November 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
On Friday evening, we will play Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4 'Italian'. Bassoonist Kristina Hedley remembers the moment she recognised Mendelssohn's voice as a composer, praising the way the composer writes for the woodwind section.
Book your tickets: buff.ly/M2vFLHN
Book your tickets: buff.ly/M2vFLHN
The Ulster Orchestra is happy to welcome Christopher Bryson as our new Head of Finance and Business Management.
We look forward to working alongside Christopher, and wish him every success in his new role here with us.
We look forward to working alongside Christopher, and wish him every success in his new role here with us.
November 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The Ulster Orchestra is happy to welcome Christopher Bryson as our new Head of Finance and Business Management.
We look forward to working alongside Christopher, and wish him every success in his new role here with us.
We look forward to working alongside Christopher, and wish him every success in his new role here with us.
In a world where women were expected to sit quietly at home, Clara Schumann forged a long career as a pianist, composer and more. Pianist Alexandra Dariescu explains.
Alexandra joins us this Friday to perform Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto.Book your tickets: buff.ly/3mS1BU7
Alexandra joins us this Friday to perform Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto.Book your tickets: buff.ly/3mS1BU7
November 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM
In a world where women were expected to sit quietly at home, Clara Schumann forged a long career as a pianist, composer and more. Pianist Alexandra Dariescu explains.
Alexandra joins us this Friday to perform Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto.Book your tickets: buff.ly/3mS1BU7
Alexandra joins us this Friday to perform Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto.Book your tickets: buff.ly/3mS1BU7
Clara Schumann carries special significance to our horn player Jesse Durkan. Her Piano Concerto (which we perform with Alexandra Dariescu on 7 Nov) was the first piece he ever played with the Orchestra, and he and his wife even named their daughter after her.
Book your tickets: buff.ly/M2vFLHN
Book your tickets: buff.ly/M2vFLHN
November 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Clara Schumann carries special significance to our horn player Jesse Durkan. Her Piano Concerto (which we perform with Alexandra Dariescu on 7 Nov) was the first piece he ever played with the Orchestra, and he and his wife even named their daughter after her.
Book your tickets: buff.ly/M2vFLHN
Book your tickets: buff.ly/M2vFLHN
On sale now – David Attenborough's OCEAN in Concert at the 3Arena, Dublin | 7 March 2026 🌊
Join us on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more full of life, wonder, or surprise than the ocean. Narrated on film by David Attenborough.
Book tickets: buff.ly/fFnf7UR
Join us on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more full of life, wonder, or surprise than the ocean. Narrated on film by David Attenborough.
Book tickets: buff.ly/fFnf7UR
October 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
On sale now – David Attenborough's OCEAN in Concert at the 3Arena, Dublin | 7 March 2026 🌊
Join us on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more full of life, wonder, or surprise than the ocean. Narrated on film by David Attenborough.
Book tickets: buff.ly/fFnf7UR
Join us on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more full of life, wonder, or surprise than the ocean. Narrated on film by David Attenborough.
Book tickets: buff.ly/fFnf7UR
Our next concert celebrates Clara Schumann, composer + one of the most important pianists of the 19th century.
Alexandra Dariescu performs Clara's Piano Concerto; Gabriel Ortiz's 'Clara' tells the story of her relationship with her husband Robert; + there's Schubert + Mendelssohn.
buff.ly/3mS1BU7
Alexandra Dariescu performs Clara's Piano Concerto; Gabriel Ortiz's 'Clara' tells the story of her relationship with her husband Robert; + there's Schubert + Mendelssohn.
buff.ly/3mS1BU7
October 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Our next concert celebrates Clara Schumann, composer + one of the most important pianists of the 19th century.
Alexandra Dariescu performs Clara's Piano Concerto; Gabriel Ortiz's 'Clara' tells the story of her relationship with her husband Robert; + there's Schubert + Mendelssohn.
buff.ly/3mS1BU7
Alexandra Dariescu performs Clara's Piano Concerto; Gabriel Ortiz's 'Clara' tells the story of her relationship with her husband Robert; + there's Schubert + Mendelssohn.
buff.ly/3mS1BU7
30 seconds of Ulster Orchestra performing Michael Gallen's 'Bád on Alltár' w/ conductor Fiona Monbet, musicians Maria Ryan, Dónal O'Connor + Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh in the Ulster Hall, 24 Oct 2025.
A co-commisson by Ulster Orchestra, Irish National Symphony Orchestra + Orchestre National de Bretagne
A co-commisson by Ulster Orchestra, Irish National Symphony Orchestra + Orchestre National de Bretagne
October 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
30 seconds of Ulster Orchestra performing Michael Gallen's 'Bád on Alltár' w/ conductor Fiona Monbet, musicians Maria Ryan, Dónal O'Connor + Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh in the Ulster Hall, 24 Oct 2025.
A co-commisson by Ulster Orchestra, Irish National Symphony Orchestra + Orchestre National de Bretagne
A co-commisson by Ulster Orchestra, Irish National Symphony Orchestra + Orchestre National de Bretagne
The Ulster Orchestra has welcomed a wonderful new partnership with the Kingsbridge Foundation, the charitable arm of the Kingsbridge Healthcare Group (@kingsbridgehosp.bsky.social) who are providing valuable support for our upcoming Schools’ concerts series.
Read more: buff.ly/rnuxBwq
Read more: buff.ly/rnuxBwq
October 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The Ulster Orchestra has welcomed a wonderful new partnership with the Kingsbridge Foundation, the charitable arm of the Kingsbridge Healthcare Group (@kingsbridgehosp.bsky.social) who are providing valuable support for our upcoming Schools’ concerts series.
Read more: buff.ly/rnuxBwq
Read more: buff.ly/rnuxBwq
On Friday night at @belfastfestival.bsky.social, we were joined by conductor Fiona Monbet, the Belfast Philharmonic Choir, musicians Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Maria Ryan and Dónal O'Connor to perform Michael Gallen's 'Bád on Alltár', plus Debussy, Lili Boulanger and Ravel.
October 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
On Friday night at @belfastfestival.bsky.social, we were joined by conductor Fiona Monbet, the Belfast Philharmonic Choir, musicians Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Maria Ryan and Dónal O'Connor to perform Michael Gallen's 'Bád on Alltár', plus Debussy, Lili Boulanger and Ravel.