The Scottish Ensemble is an internationally acclaimed group, formed from some of the most highly respected string players in Europe. Playing standing in a semi-circle and without a conductor, it is led from the violin by Artistic Director, Jonathan Morton. The Ensemble regularly commissions new wor…
Three works commissioned for the Scottish Ensemble form the programme of our Easter celebration in Perth and Glasgow on 1 & 2 April. Following successful performances at City of London and Edinburgh International Festivals, the Ensemble are reunited with the virtuoso chamber choir Tenebrae and music theatre company Cryptic, to celebrate James MacMillan’s 50th birthday. Visit our concerts page for further information.
Join Jonathan Morton at the Glasgow School of Art as we celebrate our 40th anniversary, and look forward to our exciting new season.
To open our spring series of concerts, the Scottish Ensemble is re-united with the virtuosic percussionist Colin Currie
In November 2008 we played with Pekka Kuusisto - a remarkable musician, one of the rare violinists who is able to transcend performing styles. His irreverent take on familiar repertoire is a breath of fresh air.
In December we celebrated Thea Musgrave’s 80th birthday with her new piece, Green..
Jonathan Morton, the Scottish Ensemble's Artistic Director, previews one of the most exciting seasons the Scottish Ensemble have ever done.