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Scottish Ensemble's candlelit reflections on night and day

By David Smythe, 12 December 2014
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Reviewed at St John's Kirk, Perth on 10 December 2014
Programme
Mozart, Serenade no. 13 in G major, "Eine kleine Nachtmusik", K525
Chopin, Nocturnes: selection
Martland, Eternity's Sunrise
Borodin, Sinfonia for Strings (String Quartet no. 2, arr Lucas Drew)
Elgar, Chanson de Matin
Performers
Scottish Ensemble
Jonathan Morton, Director
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David Smythe
David Smythe
David the farmer was drawn into music through choirs, orchestras, taking part in and directing 'serious' opera as a student. Passionate about live classical music, particularly chamber opera, unusual pieces and events and giving the next generation the tools to engage with the classical world.