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Classical Connections: Ulster Orchestra 'Our Songs, Our Place', Middle Aisle, Rosemary Street, Witold Lutosławski

Ulster Orchestra 'Our Songs, Our Place', Middle Aisle, Rosemary Street, Witold Lutosławski

BBC Radio Ulster - Classical Connections, Ulster Orchestra 'Our Songs, Our Place', Middle Aisle, Rosemary Street, Witold Lutosławski

John celebrates the life and work of Witold Lutosławski for his Classical Connection.

We hear from the Ulster Orchestra about their recent 'Our Songs, Our Place' project. A new NI music label 'Middle Aisle' are featured on the show.

We hear from Patrick McCarthy (Ulster Orchestra), Composer/Orchestrator Paul Campbell, and Singer/Songwriter Roise McHugh about the Ulster Orchestra's recent 'Our Songs, Our Place' recording project. Mick Bonner from new NI music label 'Middle Aisle' explains the thought behind the company alongside one of their most recent signings, pianist Ruth McGinley. Music from NI Opera's Associate Artists and harpist Tanya Houghton recorded in Rosemary Street, Belfast in November 2020. John celebrates the life and work of Witold Lutosławski for his Classical Connection.

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