Riot Symphony; L’Olimpiade; LSO/Tilson Thomas review – humanity and hope
From wartime ballroom to boxing arena and venue for political meetings, Belfast’s Ulster Hall has a grand and stormy history, dating back to 1862. Charles Dickens performed there; Protestant loyalist Ian Paisley gave fiery speeches; Led Zeppelin played Stairway to Heaven for the first time. Since 2009 it has been home to the Ulster Orchestra, … Read more