Until 12 December 2024
Perth - Inverness - Aberdeen - Dundee - Edinburgh - Glasgow - Dunblane
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
Until 26 January 2025
Nottingham - London
in Sync
An energetic and interactive afternoon of string music for all ages.
30 January 2025
Glasgow
Celtic Connections 2025 with Donald Grant and friends
The Night Overtook Us
Until 8 February 2025
Online
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
13 - 15 February 2025
Edinburgh - Dundee - Glasgow
The Law of Gravity
What is seen and not seen? Who is a puppet and who is a musician?
13 - 15 April 2025
Edinburgh - Inverness - Aberdeen
Thuit an Oidhche Oirnn
Scottish fiddle player Donald Grant and friends join Scottish Ensemble to revel in the joy of making music together
2 May 2025
Manchester
Impulse
Music in Motion
9 - 16 June 2025
Perthshire - Strathpeffer - Aberdeen - Glasgow - Edinburgh - Dundee
Concerts for a Summer’s Night
Words and music take flight.
Until 16 November 2026
Online
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’.
Until 27 January 2027
Online
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.
