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,
Haffner Orchestra part of the orchestra’s programme. From 2004 to 2014, the musical director was Venezuelan conductor Natalia Luis-Bassa, who was replaced by Justin Doyle. The orchestra's leader is Julian Cann, and it has around 60 members. It is a registered charity, number 509571, and its President is the cellist Raphael Wallfisch. Haffner Orchestra The Haffner Orchestra is Lancaster's symphony orchestra for amateur players and local professionals. The orchestra was formed in 1976, starting as a chamber orchestra and expanding to a full symphony orchestra. It took its name from Mozart's Haffner Symphony, which in turn was named after one of Mozart's