Concerts by Candlelight
Ignite your soul during the winter chill.
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Welcome
Scottish Ensemble is a pioneering group of outstanding musicians. We explore how music can be performed, shared and enjoyed by performers and audiences alike - with thought-provoking collaborations and exceptional performances.
Join us for adventures in music.
What's On
in Sync
An energetic and interactive afternoon of string music for all ages.
Celtic Connections 2025 with Donald Grant and friends
The Night Overtook Us
Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony
Scottish Ensemble / Forest of Black
Scottish Ensemble and Forest of Black present a distinct and fresh perspective of Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony
The Law of Gravity
What is seen and not seen? Who is a puppet and who is a musician?
Thuit an Oidhche Oirnn
Scottish fiddle player Donald Grant and friends join Scottish Ensemble to revel in the joy of making music together
Impulse
Music in Motion
Concerts for a Summer’s Night
Words and music take flight.
Anna Meredith: Tull
Scottish Ensemble / Forest of Black / Delphian
Scottish Ensemble presents the first of two specially-commissioned performance films with Glasgow production company Forest of Black: Anna Meredith’s ‘Tull’.
Philip Glass: Symphony No. 3
A magical train ride fuelled by musical steam
Featuring Scottish Ensemble and senior members of the National Youth Orchestras of Scotland
On tour with Scottish Ensemble
Get to know our musicians as they answer some frequently asked questions about performing, touring and being part of Scotland leading string ensemble.
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Sounds & Stories
Go deeper into our programme and how we put it together with articles, interviews and media.