Ulster Orchestra to bring the magic to Derry’s Guildhall
The renowned ensemble brings its On Your Doorstep series to the historic Guildhall for a sweeping tour of dramatic landscapes
The Ulster Orchestra makes a welcome return to Derry, bringing the magic of live orchestral music to the Guildhall on Saturday, April 25 at 7.30pm as part of its On Your Doorstep concert series.
This atmospheric programme takes audiences on a sweeping journey through some of the most dramatic landscapes in the northern world - from the rugged Scottish Highlands to the breathtaking Norwegian fjords - all without leaving their seats.
Felix Mendelssohn fell in love with Scotland on holiday and the resulting musical inspiration produced two of his best-known and loved works, the Hebrides Overture and his Third Symphony, nicknamed Scottish. From his depiction of the sea around the coast and even a bit of Hibernian thunder, both evocatively depict the dramatic scenery of Scotland. Few composers have captured a landscape in sound as vividly as Mendelssohn did in these two beloved works.
From the Scottish Highlands, we travel to the Norwegian Fjords. Grieg’s Holberg Suite is utterly delightful, while the Ulster Orchestra’s Second Violin Section Leader, Gongbo Jiang, stars in Christian Sinding’s lyrical Suite in the Old Style, conducted by Rolf Verbeek.
With soaring melodies, vivid scenery, and the Ulster Orchestra in full force, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of music that transports you far beyond the walls of the Guildhall.
Tickets are £22.50 and are available online at www.ulsterorchestra.org.uk or by calling 028 7126 4455.