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Ulster Orchestra
Mission Statement

Enriching life through music, the Ulster Orchestra’s mission statement, is a clear articulation of the goals and the dreams of the Orchestra, shaping its strategies and determining its day-to-day operations.

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Major
Achievements

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As Northern Ireland’s only professional symphony orchestra, the UO has achieved much since 1966. Here are a few of those achievements and significant events.

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Major
Achievements

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  • Major Annual concert series in Belfast with international soloists and conductors
  • Some 70 CDs available, many worldwide ( including topping Japan's classical charts )
  • 10 London BBC Proms appearances since 1985
  • Hundreds of BBC Radio 3 broadcasts and many television appearances
  • Tours across Europe, the USA and the Far East
  • Many commissions from composers in Ireland, including Brian Irvine, Gerald Barry, Deirdre Gribbin, Donnacha Dennehy, Kevin O'Connell, Ian Wilson, Elaine Agnew, Stephen Gardner, Greg Caffrey, Deirdre McKay, Rachel Holstead, Frank Lyons, Bill Campbell, Paul Wilson, Adrian Thomas, Philip Hammond and David Byers and international figures such as Malcolm Williamson, John Tavener, Rodion Shchedrin, Lyell Cresswell, Pawe? Szyma?ski and Kevin Volans
  • Royal Philharmonic Society's first award for an education project (in West Belfast).