History
Founded in 2008, the New Belfast Sinfonia gave their 'exceptional' inaugural concert in July, giving the Irish Premiere of Miaskovsky's Cello Concerto, with young Belfast cello star David McCann. They are formed from a number of young talented musicians living, working and studying in the Belfast area.
The orchestra are the product of a 'New Belfast' emerging from the city's troubled past, in a time of cultural emancipation, and diversity. They perform three times a season, at Christmas, Easter and during the Summer period.
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