Ulster Youth Orchestra Summer Concerts 2025

The award-winning Ulster Youth Orchestra presents its Summer Showcase Concert on Friday, 15 August 2025 in the Guildhall, Derry/Londonderry and Saturday, 16 August 2025 at the Ulster Hall, Belfast. More info and tickets here.

Conductor: Michael Seal

Programme:

Shostakovich Symphony No.12 ‘The Year 1917’

Dvořák Othello Overture

Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition (orch. Ravel)

The Ulster Youth Orchestra (UYO) provides high quality musical tuition, orchestral experience and performance opportunities, not otherwise available in Northern Ireland. Through its residential courses, concerts, outreach programmes and special projects, the orchestra provides young musicians with much-needed access and exposure to the very best professional tutors and the chance to study under established international conductors.

Conductor Michael Seal’s in-depth knowledge of orchestras from an insider’s position (he was a violinist with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra early in his career) gives him a unique perspective and his energy and enthusiasm are infectious, building a reputation for outstanding results that are delivered with great charm. Michael has worked with many of the UK and Europe’s finest orchestras and has a special bond with youth orchestras having been involved with of City Birmingham Symphony Orchestra since their foundation and he last conducted the Ulster Youth Orchestra in 2017.