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### Event Description: BBC Radio 3 Invitation Concert: Backward Glances And Final Flourishes - Ulster Orchestra

**Event:** BBC Radio 3 Invitation Concert: Backward Glances And Final Flourishes  
**Date:** 18 June 2024  
**Time:** 13:05  
**Venue:** Ulster Hall, Belfast  
**Tickets:** Free (Book in advance)

**Event Overview:**
BBC Radio 3 invites you to a special, free concert featuring the Ulster Orchestra at the historic Ulster Hall in Belfast. This concert, titled "Backward Glances And Final Flourishes," will showcase the works of two iconic composers, Bartók and Mozart, under the baton of the rising Finnish conductor, Kristian Sallinen.

**Program:**
1. **Bartók - Divertimento for String Orchestra**
   - Composed in the summer of 1939 during a working holiday in Switzerland, Bartók's Divertimento is a vibrant piece written in just 15 days. Despite the grim historical context of Europe on the brink of World War II, the music exudes a mood of congeniality. The piece is structured in three movements and features lively dance rhythms, reminiscent of 18th-century Divertimentos, and incorporates elements of the concerto grosso style.

2. **Mozart - Symphony No. 39 in Eb Major, K.543**
   - Written in Vienna in the summer of 1788, Symphony No. 39 is part of Mozart's final symphonic trilogy. This four-movement symphony is notable for its substitution of clarinets for the usual oboes, creating a unique sonorous texture. It also includes a slow introduction and a traditional Austrian Ländler Trio, adding richness and color to the composition.

**Conductor:**
- **Kristian Sallinen**  
  Making his debut with the Ulster Orchestra, Kristian Sallinen is a Finnish conductor known for his dynamic and insightful interpretations.

**Additional Information:**
- **Box Office:** 028 9033 4455 (Open 12 noon - 6pm, weekdays)
- **Social Media:** Follow the Ulster Orchestra on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Spotify, and YouTube for updates and more information.

Join us for an afternoon of exquisite music and experience the brilliance of Bartók and Mozart performed by the Ulster Orchestra. Book your free tickets now and be part of this unforgettable musical journey.

BBC Radio 3 Invitation Concert: Backward Glances And Final Flourishes

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