Vivaldi: Concerto for strings in G minor RV156
Sibelius: Impromptu
Aulis Sallinen: Chamber Music VIII Op94 for violoncello and strings (UK premiere)
Vivaldi: Concerto for violoncello and strings in B minor RV424
Enescu: Octet in C Op7 (arr for string orchestra)

In this opening concert of the 2010-11 season, the Scottish Ensemble welcomes world famous cellist Pieter Wispelwey, playing Vivaldi’s B minor Cello Concerto and a new work by the veteran Finnish composer, Aulis Sallinen. Chamber Music VIII was commissioned by the Ensemble together with Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Wurtemburg Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

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