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Amy Stewart

Composer Amy Stewart is in her third year of studying composition at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Born and raised in Aberdeenshire, and now based in Glasgow, Amy writes in a range of styles, from harmony driven emotive chamber music, to ambient electronic music. She enjoys worship leading and songwriting, and hopes to draw all Read More

Ronald MacNiven

Ronnie MacNiven is one of Scotland's most versatile musicians, working across a diverse range of fields and genres. After leaving school he studied trombone and composition at The Royal Academy of Music in London. Upon graduating from there he held several positions with ensembles around the world including The National Chamber Orchestra of South Africa and Read More

Xenia Pestova Bennett

Described as “a powerhouse of contemporary keyboard repertoire” (Tempo), pianist and composer Xenia Pestova Bennett has earned an international reputation as a leading proponent of uncompromising music. Her work spans a wide range of sound worlds, styles and genres from classical to contemporary art music, free improvisation, experimental electronica and avant-pop. Since receiving the unanimous First Prize Read More

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Tab 1Tab 2Tab 1 Today’s concert shines a light on four remarkable female composers who overcame considerable odds – and social pressure – to make their mark in a man’s world. Presenting their music is a trio of equally remarkable women: Fenella Humphreys, Nicola Eimer and Leah Broad. Ethel Smyth (1858–1944) ‘Allegro moderato’ and ‘Finale’ from Read More

United strings of Europe

The United Strings of Europe is shaped by a multi-cultural background and a drive to develop experimental and engaging programming. Our guiding principle is very much about finding threads between different works and epochs, blending the familiar with the new, and hopefully delivering exciting and moving performances that encourage people to listen to works in

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