7th December 2006

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Television and radio presenter Sean Rafferty will join the Ulster Orchestra at the University’s Coleraine campus to celebrate the New Year with the annual Viennese Concert.

The Viennese Johann Strauss Gala recaptures the flair and style of Vienna during the second half of the 19th century when Strauss was the leading composer of dance music in Europe.  

The programme for the evening will include a selection of the world’s most popular classical pieces by the Strauss family, Lehar, Gounod and Zeller.  Radetzky March, Tritsch-Tratsch Polka and The Blue Danube will all be there. 

Sean Rafferty will introduce the favourite waltzes, polkas, marches and songs.

The Orchestra will be performing with the outstanding young Irish soprano Anna Devin and Nicholas Cleobury will conduct.

Anna Devin is highly sought after on the concert platform. Her recent engagements have included a performance of the world premier of ‘One Fine Day’ by Micheal Holohan as part of the Samuel Beckett Centenary Festival.  This song cycle was composed especially for her.   

Nicholas Cleobury has a distinguished international reputation working extensively with opera companies and orchestras around the world.  He also has a special expertise with choral music and is in demand with choirs worldwide.  He has a commitment to contemporary music and is Director of the ‘Sounds New’ contemporary music festival.  Alongside his professional conducting engagements he is very active in youth and educational work.  This year he was made an Honorary Fellow of Canterbury Christ Church University. 

The University of Ulster, Coleraine Borough Council and Causeway Coast Arts, who promote the Ulster Orchestra concerts in Coleraine, are delighted to thank firmus energy for their generous sponsorship of the Viennese Johann Strauss Gala.

The annual Viennese Concert will take place in the Diamond, University of Ulster Coleraine on Wednesday 03 January at 8.00pm. 

Tickets are priced at £1 for children under 18, £3 for full-time students and those in receipt of benefits, £12 for senior citizens and £14 full price.

Tickets can be purchased in the Riverside Theatre and Coleraine Tourist Information Centre.  The Theatre closes on 22 December and does not re-open before the concert. Tickets can also be purchased in the Cultural Development Office, University of Ulster, Coleraine campus when the University re-opens on 02 January.  Telephone bookings: 028 7032 3232.   

For further information contact Cultural Development on 028 7032 4683.

 

For further information, please contact:

Trina Porter
Telephone: 028 71675511
Email: Trina Porter