Concerts for a Summer’s Night 2026
Dates
Repertoire Alla Tarantella from Five Pieces for String Quartet, by Erwin Schulhoff; Visions Fugitives, by Sergei Prokofiev; And Birds Are Still..., by Sergei Prokofiev; Symphony for Strings, II. Con Moto, by Sergei Prokofiev; Réponse Lutosławski, I. Resonance, by Sergei Prokofiev; Alla Serenata from Five Pieces for String Quartet, by Erwin Schulhoff; Violin Concerto No.1, II. Adagio, by Max Bruch; Honey Siren, II. Full like drips, by Max Bruch; Sourvenir de Florence, III. Allegro Moderato, by Max Bruch; Strum, by Jessie Montgomery; Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes, No.4 Hoe-Down, by Aaron Copland
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Performers Scottish Ensemble
Promoter Scottish Ensemble
Submitted by Scottish Ensemble
- 16 Jun 2026, 8 p.m., Strathpeffer Pavilion, Strathpeffer, Scotland, UK, BOOK NOW
- 17 Jun 2026, 8 p.m., Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK, BOOK NOW
- 18 Jun 2026, 8 p.m., V&A Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, UK, BOOK NOW
- 19 Jun 2026, 8 p.m., National Museum of Scotland, EDINBURGH, None, BOOK NOW
- 20 Jun 2026, 8 p.m., Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow, None, BOOK NOW
Repertoire Alla Tarantella from Five Pieces for String Quartet, by Erwin Schulhoff; Visions Fugitives, by Sergei Prokofiev; And Birds Are Still..., by Sergei Prokofiev; Symphony for Strings, II. Con Moto, by Sergei Prokofiev; Réponse Lutosławski, I. Resonance, by Sergei Prokofiev; Alla Serenata from Five Pieces for String Quartet, by Erwin Schulhoff; Violin Concerto No.1, II. Adagio, by Max Bruch; Honey Siren, II. Full like drips, by Max Bruch; Sourvenir de Florence, III. Allegro Moderato, by Max Bruch; Strum, by Jessie Montgomery; Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes, No.4 Hoe-Down, by Aaron Copland
Description
Vibrant strings, dancing rhythms, radiant venues
Step into the glow of Concerts for a Summer’s Night – a celebration of light, rhythm and connection from Scottish Ensemble. From the shimmering beauty of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Max Bruch to the bold voices of Jessie Montgomery, Bryce Dessner and Oliver Leith, this vibrant programme moves effortlessly between centuries and continents.
Strings pulse, melodies sing, and every note shimmers with the warmth of summer in light-filled venues across Scotland.
Join Scottish Ensemble for an evening of radiant sound and playful contrasts with music to stir the senses and lift the spirit.
Performers Scottish Ensemble
Promoter Scottish Ensemble
Submitted by Scottish Ensemble
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