TONIGHT! The Ulster Consort gives the World Premiere of Diana Burrell’s sacred opera, supported by the Garrick Charitable Trust, 6pm. Details are on the link/flyer. Tickets, which *must* be purchased in advance, available via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/apostle-to-t…

This was such a wonderful evening for me, with stunning performances from all singers, instrumentalists and of course, from Matthew himself who directed it all with such great musicianship and understanding of the piece. My sincere thanks to all of you.

A privilege and joy to conduct the world premiere of an amazing new opera, ‘Apostle to the Apostles’ by Diana Burrell, last Saturday evening with The Ulster Consort in Stormont Parliament Buildings (Northern Ireland Assembly). Full story here: facebook.com/share/16arQ8LK… #newmusic2025 #opera

Lovely comments for last Saturday’s The Ulster Consort team from Diana Burrell

A lovely report, in local media, from last week’s world premiere: yourworld.net/belfast/news/u…

There’s something for everyone this summer, with The Ulster Consort Foundation’s courses: a five-day Children’s Singing Summer School and a one day Choral Workshop for adults, both at Stranmillis University College Book early to ensure a place! eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-music… eventbrite.co.uk/e/choral-works…

On Friday 25 July, from 6-7pm, The Ulster Consort and I celebrate the 500th anniversary of Palestrina. Also featured is the famous Allegri ‘Miserere’, all in in the beautiful surroundings of St Patrick’s Ch, Belfast St Patrick's Belfast. Tickets at the door, or via: eventbrite.co.uk/e/glories-of-t…

Places are filling up for The Ulster Consort Foundation’s five-day Children’s Singing Summer School at Stranmillis College, Belfast (Stranmillis University College), featuring the music of John Rutter, 11-15 Aug, 9-4 daily. Details on the image. Book now to ensure a place: eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-music…

Concert alert: a final reminder that the glorious sounds of Allegri and Palestrina will echo around St. Patrick's Parish, Belfast, on Friday 25 July, (6-7pm), sung by The Ulster Consort. Join us of you can! Tickets available at the door or via: eventbrite.co.uk/e/glories-of-t…

Just a few places left on The Ulster Consort’s Children’s Singing Summer School in beautiful Stranmillis College, Belfast (Stranmillis University College). Lots of fun, encouragement, and learning from Mon 11 - Fri 15 Aug (9am-4pm) for children 5-15. Book soon! Details here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-music…

A great first day of the Ulster Consort Foundation’s Summer School at Stranmillis University College. The 52 children have been learning John Rutter’s brilliant setting of ‘The Reluctant Dragon’, and we’ve had the first of our dragon-themed activities; all great fun! Well done to our four teams!

Day two of The Ulster Consort Foundation’s Children’s Singing Summer School at Stranmillis University College: lots more John Rutter, dragon craft, outdoor games, and impressions of playing the violin - all great fun. Well done to all the children and huge thanks to all our amazing staff!

Day 3 of The Ulster Consort Children’s Summer School: the children are doing brilliantly at memorising John Rutter’s setting of ‘The Reluctant Dragon’. They’re also really enjoying the lovely food at Stranmillis University College - thanks to the wonderful catering staff for feeding us so well!

The The Ulster Consort Foundation and I are thrilled to have a message from one of the world’s greatest and most popular composers, John Rutter for the children of our Summer School at Stranmillis University College ahead of their concert, on 15 August [continued…]

NI singers and musicians are warmly invited to the The Ulster Consort Choral Workshop on Sat 13 Sep to learn and perform Haydn’s fantastic “Nelson Mass”- one of the greatest choral works of the late 18th century. It takes place at Stranmillis University College. Book here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/choral-works…

Dear friends and colleagues, I am thrilled to announce that I have recently been appointed Artistic Director at Gordonstoun, one of the UK’s leading co-educational, independent schools, located in beautiful Morayshire. This is a really exciting opportunity… [continued]

Exciting: The Ulster Consort and I will give the world premiere of TEN new pieces on Sat 4 Oct, from 6pm, at St Molua’s Church, Belfast - incl. Bob Chilcott, Edward Cowie, @cherylhoad/Wise Music Creative US, Edward Gregson, John Rutter/Oxford Music Tickets/details:eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-sounds-t…

I’m looking forward to our HIP (historically informed performance) Handel Messiahs with The Ulster Consort & Players (on period instruments) on 28 & 29 Nov. Ballymena: eventbrite.co.uk/e/messiah-ball… Holywood: eventbrite.co.uk/e/messiah-belf… Join us if you can (and the churches are warm!)

Happy Birthday, Diana Burrell! It was such a pleasure for The Ulster Consort and me to work with you on your fabulous new opera, earlier this year. Hope you’re having a lovely day! @UnitedMusicPbl

A Scottish independent school with a long history of royal alumni has appointed a world-renowned conductor, composer and organist to lead its music department 👇