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.
The Orchestra
The Ulster Orchestra, based in Belfast, is a cornerstone of cultural life in Northern Ireland. It employs 63 full-time musicians and is currently celebrating forty years of musical achievement. As Northern Ireland’s only professional symphony orchestra, its tours throughout Europe, to Asia and the USA have enhanced the reputation of this region.
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The orchestra was founded in 1966, with János Fürst as its first concertmaster/leader and later Assistant Conductor.[1] The orchestra has existed in its present form since 1981, when the BBC Northern Ireland Orchestra was disbanded
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Education and outreach activities which help to break down barriers and share the excitement of live music-making form a vital part of the Orchestra’s work. Such activity is driven by a strong commitment to developing home-grown talent and building the audiences of the future, regardless of any seemingly disadvantaging barriers, whether social, racial or financial.
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