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A Celebration of Ulster Airs
John Toal introduces the Ulster Orchestra conducted by Stephen Bell in a concert of old and new orchestral arrangements of folk songs and tunes.
John Toal introduces the Ulster Orchestra conducted by Stephen Bell in a concert of orchestral arrangements of folk songs and tunes.
As well as a rare chance to hear works from the original Ulster Airs scheme, launched by the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ in 1936, this concert also features five new works by composers David Byers, EibhlÃs Farrell, Deirdre McKay, Ryan Molloy, and Kevin O'Connell.
Recorded at the Ulster Hall in Belfast on Tuesday 19 June.
Illustration by Jonathan McHugh.
Last on
Sun 24 Jun 2018
15:03
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Ulster & ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Foyle
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- Sun 24 Jun 2018 15:03ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Ulster & ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Foyle