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The magnificent Orchestra of Northern Ireland Opera is heard not seen during 'Follies', so here's a glimpse into the pit in The Grand Opera House, Belfast, during the show, where they are under the baton of Musical Director Greg Arrowsmith during a scene with Sally @annajanecasey13 and Ben @alasdair_harvey Concertmaster: Joanne Quigley McParland Violin 1: Clare Hadwen, Susanna Griffin Violin 2: Oliver Baily, Karen Sexton, Michael Alexander Viola: Ed Creedon, Róisín Ni Dhúill Cello: David Edmonds, David McCann Double Bass: Stéphane Petiet Reed 1 (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet): Danielle Rogan Reed 2 (Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto Sax): Jarlath Mulholland Reed 3 (Oboe, Cor Anglais) Eleanor Tinlin Reed 4: (Bass Clarinet, Alto & Tenor Saxes): William Curran Reed 5 (Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxes: Kevin Lawless Horn: Liam Duffy Trumpets: William Palmer, Michael Hartin, George Sandford Trombones: Nathan Moore, Jon Clifford, Josh Cargill Timpani/Percussion: Ronan McKee Drumkit: Andrew Lavery Harp: Maria McNamee Piano/Celeste: Tristan Russcher Guitar: Ewan Cowley Thank you to these magnificent musicians. We look forward to performing again on Tuesday, Friday and twice on Saturday. Last few tickets available via the Grand Opera House. Find out all about the show via the linktree in our bio. @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector #Follies #Orchestra #OrchestraPit #orchestralmusicians #conductor #musicaldirector #gregarrowsmith #frankmatchamtheatre #whatson #belfast #theatre #whatsoninbelfast #sallydurantplummer #benjaminstone Photo credit @neilharrisonphotography
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