Head of Scottish Ensemble's Common Sound events, our Artistic Director Jonathan Morton chatted to DJ, Broadcaster and Psychotherapist Nemone Metaxas about the events, how they came about and what audiences can expect to explore as part of them.

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Common Sound: Nemone in conversation with Jonathan Morton

We preview the inaugural Bridge Festival that's taking place in Glasgow this April, as we chat to Scottish Ensemble Artistic Director Jonathan Morton, composer Erkki-Sven Tüür and singer Derya Yildirim.

The Bridge Festival Podcast

Scottish Ensemble perform the first movement of Debussy's String Quartet in G minor, arranged for string orchestra by the group's Artistic Director and Leader, Jonathan Morton. 

The track is taken from a recording featuring other works for strings by Debussy and Toru Takemitsu. For the full tracklist or to buy the recording, go to http://bit.ly/28IEfQf

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Debussy - String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10, Movement One [arr. Jonathan Morton]

Scottish Ensemble and I Fagiolini perform Monteverdi's Beatus Vir as part of A Winter Chorale, a festive candlelit tour across Scotland featuring Renaissance, Baroque and contemporary music for strings and vocals.

Recorded live at St John's Kirk, Perth, on 9.12.17.

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Monteverdi - Beatus Vir (Scottish Ensemble & I Fagiolini live)

Audience Reaction  at Overgate shopping centre

Marketing & Development Manager Keren Nicol chatted with composer Martin Suckling backstage at the Caird Hall Dundee after the very first rehearsal of his new commission for the Scottish Ensemble 'In memoriam EMS'. The piece received its first performance on Monday 22 October 2012 at the Caird Hall with further performances n Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and Wigmore Hall, London on Tuesday 30 October 

Martin Suckling backstage at Caird Hall

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.

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