Scottish Ensemble / Forest of Black / Delphian

Anna Meredith: Tull
The musical score comes alive when a forest of pink plinths – each with their own independent character – grows homogenously in response to the music. Scottish Ensemble musicians – as if museum objects on display – balance precariously on top, whilst performing Anna Meredith’s gripping piece with laser focus.
Released in partnership with Delphian Records, Tull joins Scottish Ensemble’s growing catalogue of visually-striking music videos, from Philip Glass’ Symphony No. 3, to a gripping excerpt from Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony, the second film of their partnership with Forest of Black which will be released in Spring 2024.
Watch the Film
“Through creative video techniques, carefully styled set design, and compelling performances, I sought to introduce the audience to a whole new way of experiencing a Scottish Ensemble performance. My aim was to celebrate randomness, unpredictability and craft a visual idea that mirrored the creative freedom within Anna Meredith’s piece. The music's rich interplay of light and shadow, as well as a sense of spontaneity and playfulness, played a pivotal role in shaping the overall creative direction of the video.
I am thrilled with the final result; the bold, minimal set design and the musicians' captivating performances surpassed my expectations. The final product is a testament to the creative collaboration and dedication of the entire team. Considering the high level of ambition and the numerous technical challenges we faced, I am really pleased that we successfully brought this concept to life!”
Scottish Ensemble
- Musical Director
Jonathan Morton - Violin 1
Cheryl Crockett - Liza Johnson
- Greta Mutlu
- Violin 2
Donald Grant - Laura Ghiro
- Joanne Green
- George Smith
- Viola
Jane Atkins - Andrew Berridge
- Felix Tanner
- Cello
Alison Lawrance - Naomi Pavri
- Sonia Cromarty
- Double Bass
Daniel Griffin
Forest of Black
- Producer
Beth Allan - Director
Oscar Sansom Ains - Production Assistant
Josefin Bagge
Production Team
- Scottish Ensemble Producer
Stuart Burns - Scottish Ensemble Digital Producer
Will Coates- Gibson - Filmed at
Assumption Studios - Govan Project Space
- Photographer
Julie Broadfoot