The inaugural concert of the new National Symphony Orchestra is due to take place in the National Concert Hall, Dublin, tonight.

Report shows National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) rehearsing for its inaugural concert.

George Hurst conducting.

Interview with Gareth Hudson, General Manager, RTÉ Orchestras, on the expansion in numbers in the NSO to bring it up to international standard for symphony orchestras.

Interview with Audrey Park, Leader, NSO, on the new players joining the orchestra.

The orchestra in rehearsal.

The reporter is Shane McElhatton.

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