Empty Orchestra Empty Orchestra "Empty Orchestra" is the fourth episode of the third series of the British dark comedy anthology television programme "Inside No. 9". Written by Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith and directed by Guillem Morales, the episode was first shown on 7 March 2017, on BBC Two. "Empty Orchestra" is set in a karaoke booth, and follows a group of work colleagues—Greg (Shearsmith), Fran (Sarah Hadland), Connie (Tamzin Outhwaite), Janet (Emily Howlett) and Duane (Javone Prince)—celebrating the promotion of Roger (Pemberton). Rebekah Hinds also stars. "Empty Orchestra" is close to a musical. The characters sing throughout much of the episode,
Sunderland Symphony Orchestra core membership of the new orchestra.(3) Rupert Hanson was appointed musical director and principal conductor, and he developed the orchestra in consultation with the society members. The new society later became a registered charity,(4) and since other musical activities did not materialise, the name of the charity was changed to ‘Sunderland Symphony Orchestra’ in 2006. Following the death of Rupert Hanson in August 2009, Mun Ying Lin was appointed interim musical director until Ray Farr was appointed as the new Musical Director and Principal Conductor in November 2009.(5) After four years in the post, Ray Farr moved on to become