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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 大象传媒 in 1936, this concert also features five new works by composers David Byers, Eibhl铆s Farrell, Deirdre McKay, Ryan Molloy, and Kevin O'Connell.

Recorded at the Ulster Hall in Belfast on Tuesday 19 June.

Illustration by Jonathan McHugh.

1 hour, 57 minutes

Broadcast

  • Sun 24 Jun 2018 15:03