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St Anne’s a stunning backdrop for BBC concert

Wednesday March 14th 2018

The Ulster Orchestra performs at the St Patrick’s concert in Belfast Cathedral. ©Press Eye/Darren Kidd

Belfast Cathedral provided a stunning backdrop for the BBC’s St Patrick’s Concert which will be broadcast on St Patrick’s Night.

The concert, recorded on Tuesday night, was hosted by Lynette Fay and will be broadcast simultaneously on BBC Two Northern Ireland and BBC Radio Ulster on Saturday March 17 at 9pm.

The show features the Ulster Orchestra, under the baton of conductor David Brophy, with guests including Beoga, Karl McGuckin, mezzo soprano Carolyn Dobbin and vocal group, Ardú, who performed with Brian Kennedy and exciting new talent, 19-year-old singer/songwriter, Roe.

Before Tuesday’s recording, Producer, Feargal O’Kane, said: “We are thrilled to be staging this concert in the scenic setting of St Anne’s Cathedral.”

Make sure and tune in on Saturday at 9pm!

St Patrick’s Day Concert host Lynette Fay at the recording in Belfast Cathedral. The concert will be broadcast on BBC Two Northern Ireland and BBC Radio Ulster on Saturday March 17 at 9pm. Photo: Press Eye/Darren Kidd