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Since its formation in 2008, Red Note Ensemble has taken up a leadership position as Scotland’s contemporary music ensemble, performing and developing both an extensive, highly-varied and critically-acclaimed programme of new music.

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3 days ago

Noisy Nights is back.Shake off winter and tune in to bold, unpredictable, never-before-heard music. Noisy Nights champions fresh sounds and emerging voices, bringing composers, performers and curious listeners together in an informal space where anything can happen.Ruth (flute), Cerys (bassoon) and Sasha (classical guitar) perform up to eight brand-new five-minute works, selected from the open call.Got an idea of your own? Jump into the 10-Minute Composer Challenge. Sketch it on the night and our musicians might bring it to life before the evening’s out.Yes, it’s a Monday. Yes, it’s February.And it’s completely free - Link in bio for tickets.Drygate, GlasgowMonday 23 February7:30pmFREE – booking essential#NoisyNights #RedNoteEnsemble #NewMusic #LiveMusicGlasgow #Drygate WhatsonGlasgowRed Note is a PRS Foundation Talent Development Network Partner supported by PPL. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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 PierrotRed Note Ensemble with Laura Bowler (voice)Joan Knight Studio, Perth TheatreSaturday 7 February 2026, 7:30pmUnder 18s go freeTickets via link in bio. #LauraBowler #NewMusic #MusicTheatre #LivePerformance #WhatsOnScotland ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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 PierrotRed Note Ensemble with Laura BowlerJoan Knight Studio, Perth TheatreSaturday 7 February 2026, 7:30pmUnder 18s go freeTickets via link in bio.#newmusic #rednoteensemble #laurabowler #pierrott perththeatre ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

Applications are open for the Red Note Factory (Devising) Weekend! RED NOTE FACTORY (DEVISING) WEEKEND14–15 March 2026Pearce Institute, GlasgowA free weekend course for classical performers aged 18–28 who want to explore contemporary music, devising, and creative collaboration.Led by Laura Bowler and Ruth Morley, you’ll work together to create a brand-new group piece through guided devising, improvisation, and material-making — and perform it at the end of the weekend. There’s also the option to propose a solo or small ensemble work for the final concert.• Open to orchestral instruments, plus classical guitar & saxophone (unfortunately we can’t accept applications from pianists or singers this time)• Fully funded, lunch provided• Limited travel bursaries availableCome and make something new — and meet future collaborators along the way.Click the link in bio to apply.Red Note is funded by Creative Scotland and is a PRS Foundation Talent Development Partner.#rednoteensemble #newmusic #contemporarymusic #emergingcomposers #youthmusic ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

And that's a wrap for 2025! A huge thank you from everyone at Red Note to our brilliant players, composers, collaborators, funders, students, and partners — and to our audiences, whose curiosity and openness make this work possible. This has been a year of new development, bold commissions, many opportunities and which has seen the return of our Noisy Nights series!The office will be closed from the 22nd December until the 5th January, as we take a break to celebrate the festive season. 🎄✨ We leave you with a bit of reading as we've now release our annual report for 2024-25: http://bit.ly/4s5TZmHWe look forward to seeing you in 2026 with exciting events coming this winter including a Noisy Nights concert and Laura Bowler 'Deconstructing Pierrot' at Perth Theatre and Concert Hall on Saturday 7th February! Check out our upcoming events and opportunities on our website www.rednoteensemble.comPhoto 1 & 3: @gemmamcna ... See MoreSee Less
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