Scottish Music Centre - Industry Directory

Artists | Classical | Instrumental Ensembles

The Scottish Ensemble is a dynamic group of twelve string soloists, formed from some of the most highly respected classical musicians in Europe. The group performs without a conductor, led from the violin by its Artistic Director, Jonathan Morton.

The Ensemble is an important musical ambassador for Scotland. Recent and forthcoming engagements include the Edinburgh International Festival; St Magnus Festival, Orkney; Aldeburgh Festival; BBC Proms; Shanghai Spring International Festival; MDR Sommerfest in Germany, and the City of London Festival.

Performing some 50 concerts a year throughout the country, the Ensemble regularly commissions new work, plays rare and unusual pieces, and brings characteristic style and spirit to more well-known music. Scottish Ensemble concerts are regularly broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and Radio Scotland, and the group received an award from Classic FM for its "outstanding contribution to classical music." The latest CD release for Linn Records features works by Benjamin Britten with tenor Toby Spence, and has received outstanding critical acclaim both in the UK and abroad.

“a revelation”
The Guardian

Podcast iTunes link:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast? id=282649130

Podcast Direct feed link (for non-iTunes users):
http://scottishensemble.jellycast.com/podcast/feed/6