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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 BBC in 1936, this concert also features five new works by composers David Byers, Eibhlís 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 201815:03
BBC Radio Ulster & BBC Radio Foyle
Broadcast
- Sun 24 Jun 201815:03BBC Radio Ulster & BBC Radio Foyle
