Red Note at sound festival 2022 - Aber Dîn by Zad Moultaka
2022-10-26 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Cowdray Hall – Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, AB10 1FQ, United Kingdom
Written for and performed by the combined forces of Red Note and France’s Percussions Claviers de Lyon, Franco-Lebanese composer and visual artist Zad Moultaka’s new work, Aber Dîn, takes audiences on a delirious audio-visual journey inspired by Jules Verne’s novel Backwards to Britain.

Percussions Claviers de Lyon

Red Note Ensemble
Ruth Morley, flute
Tim Lines, clarinet
Mark O’Keeffe, trumpet
Jackie Shave, violin
Robert Irvine, cello

Zad Moultaka Conductor

Co-commissioned by sound, Red Note Ensemble and Percussions Claviers de Lyon.
Supported by Diaphonique, Franco-British fund for classical contemporary music.

Noisy Nights at Sound
2022-10-26 21:00 - 22:30 | Anatomy Rooms, Shoe Lane, Aberdeen, AB10 1AL
After two years doing it online, we are finally back live and for our first event we have partnered with sound to perform at the 2022 sound festival. Three Red Note musicians will perform 8 short new 5-minute works selected from the open call.
The concert will be held at the Anatomy Rooms in Aberdeen, on Wednesday 26th October, 9pm.
Following our call for scores, we are looking forward to presenting 8 new compositions:
Naomi McGillivray We Grow Accustomed to the Dark
Candra Bangun Setyawan Uni-SOno
Kristain Rasmussen Polarisation
Máté Szigeti Her Absence will not Alter me: An Air Upon a Ground
Erin Thomson Flux
Harrison Reeves-Smith Reindeer Panel
Andrew Fowler along a brittle edge
Oliver Frost I arrived at the shore of a winding river
Red Note Ensemble
Fiona Winning, viola
Iain Crawford, double bass
Tom Hunter, vibraphone
John Harris Conductor
Red Note and sound are PRS Foundation Talent Development Partners.

Composer Development Concert - sound festival 2022
2022-10-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Anatomy Rooms, Shoe Lane, Aberdeen, AB10 1AL
We are delighted to announce that five Scotland-based composers have been selected to participate in a development opportunity where they will work alongside Fiona Winning (viola) and Stephanie Lamprea (voice) and a composer mentor to develop new works to be performed at this year’s soundfestival!The composers are Jessica MacIsaac, Thomas Metcalf and Semay Wu.

They will showcase their work during a concert on Sunday 30th October at 11am at the Anatomy Rooms in Aberdeen (no advance booking required).

Red Note Ensemble
Fiona Winning, viola
Stephanie Lamprea Voice

This development opportunity is part of the soundcreators programme which focuses on nurturing creative talent, and is organised in partnership with sound and Red Note.

Red Note at RCS Emerging Conductors Concert
2022-11-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Stevenson Hall, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB, United Kingdom
After a week of masterclasses and workshops under the guidance of Visiting Professor Martyn Brabbins, Leverhulme Conducting Fellow Emilie Godden and five MMus conducting students present a performance of Julian Anderson’s ‘Van Gogh Blue’, premiered in 2015.
Each of the conductors will also direct the premiere of a short transcription or composition they have created especially for this occasion.
Julian Anderson Van Gogh Blue
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Johann Sebastian Bach (arr. Michael Riley) Prelude No.4 in D Major, BWV 925
Magnus Plejdrup Dance Suite
Dmitri Shostakovich (arr. Emilie Godden) Prelude No.22 in G minor, Op.34
Claude Debussy (arr. Oliver Cope) Voiles
Claude Debussy (arr. Peggy Wu) General Lavine
Claude Debussy (arr. Vincent Wiguna) Hommage à S. Pickwick Esq. P.P.M.P.C
Red Note Ensemble
Ruth Morley, flute / piccolo
Heather Roche, clarinet
Will White, bass clarinet
Paul Boyes, bassoon
Andy Saunders, horn
Gabriella Dall’Olio, harp
Tom Hankey, viola
Robert Irvine, cello
Iain Crawford, double bass

Noisy Nights at Glad Café Glasgow
2022-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Glad Café, 1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow, G41 2HG, United Kingdom
Noisy Nights provide an outlet to hear emerging new musical ideas and voices. Join us at the Glad Café for an informal night of new music. Three Red Note musicians will perform 10 short new works selected from an open call (details to apply here: https://www.rednoteensemble.com/event/noisy-nights-2022-in-glasgow-call-for-scores/)..

There is even a chance to take part in the gig with our 10 minutes composer challenge, where you’ll be able to create a quick sketch on the spot and have it played by our musicians.
The concert will be held at the Glad Café in Glasgow, on Monday 7th November, 7pm. Tickets are free but booking is required.
Barry Paul Horrell La Folia
David Roche The Church
Jacquelyn Hazle Hours
Luke ‘Luca’ Cockayne Optimistic Timekeeping
Rebecca Frances Stale Connections
Taner Kemirtlek Glad Cafe
Thomas Djønne Triplex
Tom Hawkins Chromatic Explosions
Tsz To Lo Hexagonal Buzzing

Red Note Ensemble
Paul Bosworth, trumpet
Fiona Winning, viola
Robert Irvine, cello

John Harris Conductor

Red Note at hcmf// 2022
2022-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Phipps Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH
Úna Monaghan is a harper, composer, researcher and sound artist from Belfast, working with experimental and improvised sound, and with live electronics, from a traditional Irish music background. Her recent work has combined traditional music with bronze sculpture, sound art and movement sensors. She has been commissioned by hcmf// and Red Note Ensemble to create a new piece, Notwithstanding, that will be premiered at hcmf// 2022. It is for solo harp, electronics and ensemble.
In Ann Cleare’s Dysmorphia II, the three instruments adopt warped versions of each other as if they are different sides of the same brain, looking at and interpreting the same world but unable to form a consensus on their vision of it. This is an obsessive, distorted world in which every compositional parameter is saturated in the idea of dysmorphia – timbral, harmonic, formal, rhythmic, and dynamic dysmorphia with each parameter frantically searching for the difference between reality and perception.
Nick Roth’s Flocking III, meanwhile, explores the mechanisms of an emergent system in which individual components can be perceived to express themselves as a group. Nature offers many spectacular examples of this type of behaviour, of which perhaps the most beautiful is the flocking of birds in flight.

Úna Monaghan Notwithstanding (World Premiere)*
Ann Cleare Dysmorphia II (World Premiere of trio edition)
Nick Roth Flocking III (UK Premiere)
Red Note Ensemble
Ruth Morley, flute / piccolo
Will White, clarinet / bass clarinet
Jackie Shave, violin
Tom Hankey, viola
Robert Irvine, cello
Iain Crawford, double bass
Tom Hunter, percussion
Úna Monaghan harp
Nick Roth soprano / tenor saxophones
Geoffrey Paterson conductor
*co-commissioned by hcmf// & Red Note Ensemble

Methil Makes Music
2023-02-06 18:00 - 19:00
“Methil Makes Music” is a community sharing jointly organised by Levenmouth Academy, Methilhill Primary School and Red Note Ensemble, which will be held on Monday 6th February at 6pm at Levenmouth Academy School Hall.

The performance will feature new compositions from Levenmouth Academy pupils created as part of Red Note’s New Music Makers programme. Over the course of five sessions, three Red Note musicians and composer Oli Searle have worked with pupils at Levenmouth Academy to explore and create new music. The sharing will showcase the compositions from those pupils.

The performance will also feature three songs performed by Methilhill Primary Schools P1 and P4 and Red Note Ensemble. Those songs are the result of a long term involvement of Red Note Ensemble with Methilhill Primary School. Composer Oli Searle has been working for the past months with the school and pupils on the songs that will be performed during the evening.

We are very proud to be able to share the work of all the pupils and communities involved in those projects!

Red Note Ensemble
Ruth Morley, Flute
Alex South, Clarinet
Robert Irvine, Cello
*Please note: this performance is not on sale to the general public.

RCS PLUG 2023 - with Nicholas McCarthy
2023-05-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow, United Kingdom
PLUG is the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s festival of contemporary music, all about showcasing original compositions by the students. As Contemporary Ensemble, Red Note will be playing works by five student composers with guest pianist Nicholas McCarthy:
Ben Lunn history needs…
Jamie Westoby Wandering Song
Rebecca Edwards Maintaining Energy
Amy Stewart Apricity
Junqi Wan Stimmen des Kreuzwegs
Red Note Ensemble
Colin Scobie, Violin 1
George Smith, Violin 2
Fiona Winning, Viola
Duncan Strachan, Cello
Iain Crawford, Double Bass
Nicholas McCarthy Piano

Noisy Nights at Glad Cafe Glasgow
2023-05-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Glad Café, 1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow, G41 2HG, United Kingdom
Noisy Nights provide an outlet to hear emerging new musical ideas and voices. Join us at the Glad Cafe for an informal night of new music. Three Red Note musicians will perform up to 8 short new works selected from an open call.

There is even a chance to take part in the gig with our 10 minutes composer challenge, where you’ll be able to create a quick sketch on the spot and have it played by our musicians.
The concert will be held at the Glad Cafe in Glasgow, on Tuesday 16th May, 7.30pm. Tickets are free but booking is required.
Cecilia Muylaert Refractions
Clara-Jane Maunder Pathways
Giuliano Comoglio Act II
Joshua Thorpe May Tree Breeze
Michael Maftean Menace
Mingdu Li Ghost Particles – Neutrinos
Murray Nicholl Shattered Pieces
Stephen Chase Trio3

Red Note Ensemble
Ruth Morley, flute
Robert Irvine, cello
Tom Hunter, percussion

John Harris Conductor

McEwen Concert at the University of Glasgow
2023-06-08 20:00 - 21:00 | Glasgow University Concert Hall, University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom
McEwen commission recipient composer Colin Broom is premiering his new work at the McEwen concert on Thursday 8th June, 8pm along with an all-Glasgow programme of living composers.
Colin Broom The Big Freeze (World Premiere)
Jane Stanley Suite
Bill Sweeney Òran-Buidheachas
Eddie McGuire Euphoria
Kevin Leomo patterns of shadows
Red Note Ensemble
Ruth Morley, flute/alto
Tim Lines, clarinet/bass clarinet
Andy Saunders, horn
Simon Johnson, trombone
Tom Hunter, percussion
Simon Smith, piano
Jackie Shave, violin
Robert Irvine, cello
Iain Crawford, double bass
Simon Proust, conductor

Soundfestival 2023 - Northern Connection
2023-10-25 18:00 - 19:00 | The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, AB24 5AT
For the opening day of soundfestival 2023, Red Note is premiering ‘Flaskepost‘ a new work by Norwegian composer and interdisciplinary artist Tine Surel Lange. This new work is part of Northern Connection, a new and innovative project that aims to connect Nordic countries and Scotland by establishing and strengthening liaisons between composers, ensembles and festivals in contemporary music.

Flaskepost — message in a bottle — is inspired by the ocean connecting Scotland and Norway. Based on field recordings made in the Lofoten archipelago in Northern Norway (where Tine is based) the piece is diving into the depths of the ocean, exploring the musical potential of the ocean itself as well as imagining the creatures and other things you can encounter in the depths. The piece also reflects on the ocean as pathway, both for human travel throughout the times but also for enormous amounts of plastic waste that with the Gulf Stream end up in Lofoten from all over the world.

We will also perform ‘Light and Matter’, an homage to composer Kaija Saariaho, who sadly passed away earlier this year, and ‘metamold’ by Canadian composer Bekah Simms.

Tine Surel Lange Flaskepost (World Premiere)
Bekah Simms metamold
Kaija Saariaho Light and Matter

Red Note Ensemble
Ruth Morley, flute (bass, c, alto)/ solo flute
Tim Lines, clarinet/bass clarinet
Tom Hunter, percussion
Simon Smith, piano
Jackie Shave, violin
Christian Elliott, cello
Matthew Swan, electronics
Geoffrey Paterson, conductor

Northern Connection is a partnership project between Music Finland, Musica nova Helsinki and defunensemble (Finland), Music Norway, Ultima Festival and Ensemble Temporum (Norway), Scottish Music Centre, soundfestival and Red Note Ensemble (Scotland)

Soundfestival 2023 - Spotlight gig
2023-10-26 15:00 - 15:30 | The Big Sky Studio, Music Hall, Union Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB10 1QS, United Kingdom
Mark O’Keeffe and Sasha Savaloni perform 5 new works written for trumpet and guitar by Scottish composers Mingdu Li, Reese Carly Manglicmot, Kate Sagovsky, Max Syedtollan, and Stephen Chase, resulting from a 3-month composer development opportunity supported by composer Karen Power.
The event is free but ticketed
Mingdu Li Barren
Reese Carly Manglicmot Candle
Kate Sagovsky Glean
Max Syedtollan Quartet for trumpet, guitar and two conductors
Stephen Chase Bagatelles

Red Note Ensemble
Mark O’Keeffe, trumpet
Sasha Savaloni, guitar

This development opportunity is part of the soundcreators programme which focuses on nurturing creative talent, and is organised in partnership with sound and Red Note.

Soundfestival 2023 - FLOCK
2023-10-27 10:00 - 2023-10-28 12:15 | Anatomy Rooms, Shoe Lane, Aberdeen, AB10 1AL
We’re delighted to premiere FLOCK, a show for children aged 4 to 8, that we co-commissioned along sound.

FLOCK is a show created for children aged 4 to 8.Opening with a sonically and visually captivating performance by the musicians, the children are then gently encouraged to become part of the piece until, through their collective efforts, a chirruping, chattering musical flock comes into being.

Recommended for children aged 4-8.

There will be 4 performances:
– Fri 27 Oct, 1o:00-10:45
– Fri 27 Oct, 11:30-12:15
– Sat 28 Oct, 1o:00-10:45
– Sat 28 Oct, 11:30-12:15

Kathy Hinde, Artist

Matt Addicott, Dramaturg

Red Note Ensemble
Ruth Morley, Flute
Duncan Strachan, Cello
Tom Hunter, Percussion

Elle Taylor, Production Manager

FLOCK is co-commissioned by sound and Red Note Ensemble

Soundfestival 2023 - Go Compose!
2023-10-27 15:30 - 16:00 | The Big Sky Studio, Music Hall, Union Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB10 1QS, United Kingdom
Our players, Ruth, Fiona and Tom perform new works developed for them by young composers from North-East secondary schools as part of the Go Compose! course earlier in October.
The event is free but ticketed.
Go Compose! is a composition course for young composers aged 13-18 and in full time education and is a unique opportunity to work with professional composers and our musicians during a 3-day course ran in partnership with sound.

Over 3 days you the participants create their own, original piece of music with the help of professional contemporary composers Bekah Simms and Elise Haller-Shannon.

Ria Parmar Downfall Fury
Finn Moan à travers le brouillard
Dfa Aldaioub A Gardenia’s Lullaby
Solomon McMillan Brain Itch
Jonathan Turner Meander in Four

Ruby Kidd Emotions of the Sky
Violet Harus Enigma – Rondo Revolution
Murray Nicholl Fallen Leaves
Thomas Ramsay Allegro for Flute, Viola & Vibraphone

Red Note Ensemble
Ruth Morley, flute
Fiona Winning, viola
Tom Hunter, percussion

FLOCK in Methil
2023-11-04 11:30 - 14:45 | Wellesley Church Centre, Wellesley Rd, Methil, KY8 3PE, United Kingdom
We’re bringing our new show FLOCK to Methil!
Saturday 4 November at Wellesley Church Centre, Methil. The event is FREE and there will be free post-show snacks provided for the children.
FLOCK is a show created by Kathy Hinde for children aged 4 to 8.Opening with a sonically and visually captivating performance by the musicians, the children are then gently encouraged to become part of the piece until through their collective efforts, a chirruping, chattering musical flock comes into being.
Video Preview: https://youtu.be/h4-L7EYBacg?feature=shared

There will be 2 performances:
– 11:30-12:15
– 14:00-14:45

Booking: the event is free but seating is limited. To guarantee your place contact sarah@rednoteensemble.com or turn up on the day (limited seating – first come-first served).

Kathy Hinde, Artist

Red Note Ensemble
Ruth Morley, Flute
Duncan Strachan, Cello
Tom Hunter, Percussion

Red Note at RCS: Ligeti Piano Concerto
2024-01-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Stevenson Hall, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB, United Kingdom
Following Ligeti’s centenary year in 2023, we will perform the composer’s extraordinary Piano Concerto with RCS Doctor of Performing Arts student, Marianna Abrahamyan. This performance will be the culmination of Marianna’s studies, exploring the work of one of the most innovative, influential, and distinctive composers of the 20th century.
György Ligeti, Piano Concerto
Students new works:
Kassia Bailey, Twice Upon
Kate Sagovsky, On G
Kaiwen Liu, Wind is tonight’s answer
Red Note Ensemble
Eliza Marshall, flute
Katherine Bryer, oboe
Tim Lines, clarinet
Cerys Ambrose, bassoon
Andy Saunders, horn
Simon Bird, trumpet
Simon Johnson, trombone
Tom Hunter, percussion 1
Patrick Nolan, percussion 2
Jackie Shave, violin 1
Tom Hankey, violin 2
Fiona Winning, viola
Lionel Handy, cello
Iain Crawford, double bass
Ryan McAdams, Conductor
Marianna Abrahamyan, Piano

RCS & Red Note present 5 new works performed by Mark O'Keeffe
2024-05-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Scottish Music Centre, 100 Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NQ, United Kingdom
We’re happy to present our new partnership with RCS, combining a performance and recording of new works for solo trumpet created by 5 RCS students composers.
This project is a collaboration between Red Note and composers from the RCS, who have been working with Mark O’Keeffe over the last few months, to develop new pieces for solo trumpet. These new works will also be recorded as part of the project, allowing the composers to reflect on this creative process, as they develop their skills in writing for the instrument.
Join us on Tuesday 7 May at 1pm at the Scottish Music Centre in Glasgow for an informal sharing of these new works.
The concert is FREE and not ticketed.
Andrew Keddie Dawn
Ella Cookson Wandering
Hiro Kyo Sauce
Katy Babenko Trumpet Solo 01.02
Nancy Johnstone flibbertigibbet

Red Note Ensemble
Mark O’Keeffe, Trumpet
Please note that one of the piece includes food that will be distributed to the audience. For any questions regarding allergies please contact admin@rednoteensemble.com

Spring Community Tour
2024-06-12 - 2024-06-13
We’re always delighted to perform in communities part of our 5 Places programme and we’ll be back in Easterhouse and Methil in June for our annual spring community tour!
Red Note Ensemble
Ruth Morley, flute
Fiona Winning, viola
Allan Neave, guitar
*Please note: these performances are not on sale to the general public. If you happen to be part of the groups we are visiting, we would love to see you there!

Jane Stanley 'Cerulean Orbits' CD Launch & 'Coursera' Preview
2024-10-18 20:00 - 21:00 | Glasgow University Concert Hall, University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom
Released in July, Cerulean Orbits showcases pieces composed by Jane between 2013 and 2023 for different chamber combinations, and we will be performing some excerpts from her acclaimed work at the University of Glasgow Concert Hall on Friday 18th October.
As part of the evening, Jane will also be sharing a preview of a new self-paced online course to be hosted by Coursera. The 12-week course provides a range of skills and knowledge to learners who have some prior music training to develop their technique and individual identity as composers. It will cover the journey from starting a piece to developing material, through to preparing scores and parts for performance. Woven through the course will be regular appearances by Red Note Ensemble performing illustrative musical examples and sharing insights into topics including composer-performer collaboration, notation, playing techniques, and ensemble communication.
The event is free but you will need to register to attend via Eventbrite.
Jane Stanley

Helix Reflection
Suite (*selected excerpts)
Firefly Reflections
Tracing, Entangling
Oneiroi (*selected excerpts)
Red Note Ensemble
Ruth Morley, flute
Will White, clarinet
Jackie Shave, violin
Christian Elliott, cello
Rolf Hind, piano
Photo credit: foxbrush

SOUNDFESTIVAL 2024 - DECONSTRUCTING PIERROT (WORLD PREMIERE)
2024-10-25 18:00 - 19:00 | The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, AB24 5AT
A musical demolition and a dramaturgical interrogation, Laura Bowler’s Deconstructing Pierrot takes Schoenberg’s Pierrot Lunaire and looks at the work through a contemporary queer lens. A new interpretation of Albert Giraud’s poems that repurposes musical material from Schoenberg’s work in a subversive act of defiance of the great master.
Laura Bowler Deconstructing Pierrot (World Premiere)*
Red Note Ensemble
Ruth Morley, Flute
Tim Lines, Clarinet
Jackie Shave, Violin
Robert Irvine, Cello
Siwan Rhys, Piano
Tom Hunter, Percussion
Laura Bowler, Voice
Matthew Swan, Electronics

Deconstructing Pierrot is co-commissioned by Red Note Ensemble, Music on Main
and Ensemble Offspring.

SOUNDFESTIVAL 2024 - SPOTLIGHT GIG
2024-10-26 12:00 - 12:45 | St Andrew’s Cathedral, Aberdeen, 28 King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5AX, United Kingdom
Join us for the world premiere of new works by Scottish-based composers Lucy Callen, Kristain Rasmussen, Craig Morrison, Naomi McGillivray and Vishak Ramaprasad, resulting from a three-month composer development opportunity supported by composer Deirdre McKay.
Red Note Ensemble
Fiona Winning, Viola
Tom Hunter, Percussion

This development opportunity is part of the soundcreators programme which focuses on nurturing creative talent, and is organised in partnership with sound and Red Note.

SOUNDFESTIVAL 2024 - NORTHERN CONNECTION
2024-10-26 18:00 - 19:00 | The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, AB24 5AT
We are delighted to perform Tine Surel Lange’s Flaskepost again at soundfestival after premiering it in 2023.
Flaskepost – meaning message in a bottle – is inspired by the ocean connecting Scotland and Norway. Based on field recordings made in the Lofoten archipelago in Northern Norway (where Tine is based), the piece is diving into the depths of the ocean, exploring the musical potential of the ocean itself as well as imagining the creatures and other things you can encounter in the depths. The piece also reflects on the ocean as pathway, both for human travel throughout the times but also for enormous amounts of plastic waste that with the Gulf Stream end up in Lofoten from all over the world.
We will be joined by defunensemble, Finland and Ensemble Temporum, Norway who will perform Lauri Supponen North and Lisa Robertson am fàsach.
Tine Surel Lange Flaskepost
Lauri Supponen North (UK Premiere)*
Lisa Robertson am fàsach (UK Premiere)*

Red Note Ensemble
Ruth Morley, Flute
Tim Lines, Clarinet
Siwan Rhys, Piano
Robert Irvine, Cello
Matthew Swan, Electronics

Northern Connection is a partnership project between Music Finland, Musica nova Helsinki and defunensemble (Finland), Music Norway, Ultima Festival and Ensemble Temporum (Norway), Scottish Music Centre, soundfestival and Red Note Ensemble (Scotland).

NORDIC MUSIC DAYS: J. DILLON 'TANZ/HAUS' and NORTHERN CONNECTION
2024-11-02 22:00 - 23:00 | Centre for Contemporary Arts, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD, United Kingdom
For Nordic Music Days 2024 Red Note brings a programme that celebrates the ensemble’s links with the Nordic countries alongside one of its most significant recent Scottish commissions – the award-winning Tanz/haus by James Dillon.
Tine Surel Lange’s Flaskepost was premiered at soundfestival 2023 in Aberdeen as part of Northern Connection, a new and innovative project to connect Nordic countries and Scotland by establishing and strengthening liaisons between composers, ensembles and festivals in contemporary music
James Dillon’s Tanz/haus opened Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival’s 40th edition as a world premiere – and to great acclaim. Dillon’s work was awarded the RPS composition prize and nominated for the BASCA British Composer Awards 2018, and a recording by Red Note is available on Delphian Records.
Tine Surel Lange Flaskepost (Northern Connection commission)
James Dillon Tanz/haus
Red Note Ensemble
Jackie Shave, Violin
Lionel Handy, Cello
Iain Crawford, Double Bass
Ruth Morley, Flute
Will White, Clarinet
Sjors van der Mark, Electric Guitar
Djordje Gajic, Accordion
Tom Hunter, Percussion
Simon Smith, Piano / Electronic Keyboard
Matthew Swan, Electronics
Simon Proust, Conductor
Nordic Music Days 2024 is a Council of Nordic Composers project, managed on their behalf by the Danish Composers Society in partnership with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

RCS & Red Note present 5 new works performed by Cerys Ambrose Evans
2025-04-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Scottish Music Centre, 100 Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NQ, United Kingdom
Continuing our partnership with RCS Composition, we’re combining a performance and recording of new works for solo bassoon created by 5 RCS students composers.
This project is a collaboration between Red Note and composers from the RCS, who have been working with Cerys Ambrose Evans over the last few months, to develop new pieces for solo bassoon. These new works will also be recorded as part of the project, allowing the composers to reflect on this creative process, as they develop their skills in writing for the instrument.
Join us on Friday 25th April at 1pm at the Scottish Music Centre in Glasgow for an informal sharing of these new works.
The concert is FREE and not ticketed.
Red Note Ensemble
Cerys Ambrose Evans, Bassoon

FLOCK - Lammermuir Festival
2025-09-11 16:00 - 17:30 | St Peter’s Church, 1 High St, Musselburgh, EH21 7AD, United Kingdom
Family-friendly concert
Location: St Peter’s Church, Musselburgh
Times: 4 & 5.30pm
Duration: Approx 30mins
Tickets: £6 | Under 18 free
FLOCK is a 30 minute small ensemble piece with a strong visual element, created for children and families of all ages.
FLOCK is centred around a suite of newly invented playful instruments combined with flute, cello and percussion. Opening with a sonically and visually captivating performance by the musicians, the audience are gently encouraged to become more involved until, through their collective effort, a chirping flock comes into being.
FLOCK evolves from explorations of the songs and calls of birds, the sounds of a woodland and the weather. Origami birds slowly flap their paper wings overhead, music boxes tinkle, automated swanee whistles twitch and flutter, accordion reeds and pipes resonate… creating an evocative and intriguing setting that builds towards the impression of a lively flock of birds tweeting and chattering together.
Red Note Ensemble
Ruth Morley, Flute
Martin Storey, Cello
Tom Hunter, Percussion
Kathy Hinde, Artist
FLOCK was created by artist and composer Kathy Hinde and co-commissioned by Red Note Ensemble and sound.

FLOCK - Lammermuir Festival
2025-09-12 10:30 - 14:00 | St Peter’s Church, 1 High St, Musselburgh, EH21 7AD, United Kingdom
Family-friendly concert
Location: St Peter’s Church, Musselburgh
Times: 10.30am, 12pm & 2pm
Duration: Approx 30mins
Tickets: £6 | Under 18 free
FLOCK is a 30 minute small ensemble piece with a strong visual element, created for children and families of all ages.
FLOCK is centred around a suite of newly invented playful instruments combined with flute, cello and percussion. Opening with a sonically and visually captivating performance by the musicians, the audience are gently encouraged to become more involved until, through their collective effort, a chirping flock comes into being.
FLOCK evolves from explorations of the songs and calls of birds, the sounds of a woodland and the weather. Origami birds slowly flap their paper wings overhead, music boxes tinkle, automated swanee whistles twitch and flutter, accordion reeds and pipes resonate… creating an evocative and intriguing setting that builds towards the impression of a lively flock of birds tweeting and chattering together.
Red Note Ensemble
Ruth Morley, Flute
Martin Storey, Cello
Tom Hunter, Percussion
Kathy Hinde, Artist
FLOCK was created by artist and composer Kathy Hinde and co-commissioned by Red Note Ensemble and sound.

Noisy Nights at Drygate Glasgow
2025-09-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Drygate Brewery, 85 Drygate, Glasgow, G4 0UT
Join Red Note Ensemble for an evening of bold, unpredictable, and never-before-heard music. Noisy Nights champions fresh sounds and emerging voices, bringing together composers, performers, and curious listeners in an informal setting where anything can happen.
Our players, Ruth (flute), Fiona (viola) and Tom (percussion) will perform 8 short new 5-minute works selected from the open call — showcasing a wide range of styles, ideas, and sonic experiments:
Abbey Felton, flourish and flow
Caleb Reid, On Approach
Craig Morrison, On a single resonant chord
Huan Li, Wantonly
Jack Robinson, 7AM Dance Party
Mathis Saunier, lava_cycle.
Ming Yang, Cursive
Valerie Thibault, Untitled (Puzzles)
Got a musical idea of your own? Step up for the 10-Minute Composer Challenge. Create a quick sketch on the night, and our musicians might bring it to life before the evening’s out.
Drygate, Glasgow
Wednesday 24th September
7:30pm
FREE entry – booking essential
Red Note Ensemble
Ruth Morley, Flute
Fiona Winning, Viola
Tom Hunter, Percussion
John Harris, Conductor
Red Note is a PRS Foundation Talent Development Network Partner supported by PPL.

Red Note is a PRS Foundation Talent Development Network Partner supported by PPL.

Red Note at sound festival
2025-10-30 18:00 - 20:00 | King’s Pavillion, High Street, Aberdeen, AB24 1SX
King’s Pavillion, Thursday 30th October 6:00pm
Journey beneath the Earth in Lost Science, dive into vibrant underwater worlds in Reef, and experience a string trio by Blasio Kavuma. Together, these works, including two world premiere, channel nature’s hidden voices – echoing deep time, fragile ecosystems, and new beginnings.
Programme
Ruth Morley Reef (World Première)
Blasio Kavuma String Trio
Tansy Davies Lost Science (World Première)
Red Note Ensemble
Ruth Morley, flute
Tim Lines, bass clarinet
Jackie Shave, violin
Fiona Winning, viola
Martin Storey, cello
Iain Crawford, double bass
Tom Hunter, percussion
Laura Bowler, voice
In association with the University of Aberdeen Music Department.
Lost Science is co-commissioned by Red Note Ensemble, sound,
Crash Ensemble and Ensemble Offspring.
Reef is commissioned by Red Note Ensemble.

Red Note at sound festival - Spotlight Gig
2025-11-01 12:00 - 13:00 | St Andrew’s Cathedral, Aberdeen, 28 King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5AX, United Kingdom
St Andrew’s Cathedral, Saturday 1st November 12:00pm
Katherine Bryer (oboe) and Cerys Ambrose-Evans (bassoon) perform new works by emerging Scottish-based composers Olivia McLean, Finn O’Hare, David Ford, Alison Beattie and Ewa Adamiec resulting from a 3-month composer development opportunity supported by composer Anna Appleby.
In association with Red Note Ensemble and St Andrew’s Cathedral at Noon series. Part of the soundcreators programme.

Red Note Ensemble and Laura Bowler: Deconstructing Pierrot
2026-02-07 19:30 - 20:30 | Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre, Perth Theatre, Perth, PH1 5HZ
What happens when you take a so-called classical masterpiece, smash it open, and rebuild it for the world we actually live in?
Laura Bowler dives head-first into Pierrot Lunaire, dragging Schoenberg’s iconic outsider into an age of clicks, feeds, and digital self-performance. Glitched, remixed, questioned and reclaimed, Deconstructing Pierrot dismantles the myth of the tortured clown and rebuilds it through contemporary sound, text and image.
Bold, unsettling and darkly playful, this visceral music-theatre work speaks directly to a new generation while sharply re-examining a canonical work.
Come get your expectations, and your attention span, rewired.
Deconstructing Pierrot
Red Note Ensemble with Laura Bowler (voice)
Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre
Saturday 7 February 2026, 7:30pm
Under 18s go free

Red Note Ensemble
Ruth Morley, Flute
Tim Lines, Clarinet
Tom Hunter, Percussion
Siwan Rhys, Piano
Jackie Shave, Violin
Naomi Pavri, Cello
Laura Bowler, Voice
Matthew Swan, Electronics

Co-commissioned by Red Note Ensemble, Music on Main, and Ensemble Offspring
Image: © Robin Clewley
