Scottish Ensemble & Brìghde Chaimbeul

World-renowned Celtic musician Brìghde Chaimbeul joins Scottish Ensemble for a spellbinding collaboration, which tours Scotland and the UK following a sold-out World Premiere at the Edinburgh International Festival.

Encounter an unforgettable cross-genre performance, where the familiar sounds of a string orchestra are pulled in unfamiliar directions, creating a sound world shaped by the distinctive power of the Scottish smallpipes.

In new compositions written by Brìghde, the folklore and history of Skye comes to the fore; from traditional Gaelic waulking songs and the eerie tale of the Spòg Liath (“The grey paw”) to the phases of the moon and the landscape of Scotland’s islands. The performance is completed by the minimalist ambience of Phillip Glass’s Music in Similar Motion.

Music emerges from a deep, earthy soundscape of heavy drones and rich string tones. It pairs with bewitching visuals created by filmmaker Jonny Ashworth, creator of Brìghde’s haunting and memorable music videos, for an experience that is both deeply rooted in Scottish heritage and boldly contemporary.

Produced by Scottish Ensemble. Co-commissioned by Edinburgh International Festival, Eden Court, and Celtic Connections, with support from PRS Foundation's Beyond Borders, the Leche Trust and the Cockaigne Fund, administered by Foundation Scotland.

Full Price: £25.00 (including £2.50 Booking Fee)
Disabled/Students/Unwaged: £13 (including £2.50 Booking Fee)
Under 26s go FREE (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)