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Scottish Ensemble & Brìghde Chaimbeul

,Milton Court Concert Hall
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Brìghde Chaimbeul (pronounced Breech-huh Cambel) has set the world of Celtic music alight, bringing a new generation of listeners to the magical world of the Scottish smallpipes.

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.

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.

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.

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Duration: 60 minutes, no interval.

Presented by the Barbican in association with Baba Yaga's Hut.

Produced by Scottish Ensemble. 

Co-commissioned by Eden Court and Edinburgh International Festival.

Part of Company in Residence: Scottish Ensemble.

Barbican Classical Music Programme receives major support from Marcus Margulies and additional support In Memory of John Murray.

 

Performers

  • Brìghde Chaimbeul   smallpipes
  • Scottish Ensemble  

Programme

  • Brìghde Chaimbeul   and into her dark boundaries
  • Brìghde Chaimbeul   a beak of light
  • Philip Glass   Music in Similar Motion

Ticket prices

Standard
From £30 (£26 + £4 transaction fee)

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Milton Court Concert Hall

Location
Milton Court Concert Hall is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.  

Address
Milton Court
Silk St, London
EC2Y 9BH

Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, Old Street, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street

Car and bicycle parking
We have free bicycle spaces and paid car parking spaces available