Scottish Ensemble: Concerts for a Summer’s Night
Join the Scottish Ensemble at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum for Concerts for a Summer's Night... a musical celebration of the summer solstice!
About Scottish Ensemble: Concerts for a Summer’s Night
| 20th June 2026 | |
| 8pm | |
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Argyle Street, Glasgow West End G3 8AG |
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| See event website for details | |
| Event organiser/part of Royal Conservatoire of Scotland | |
| Visit the event website here |
Step into the glow of Concerts for a Summer’s Night – a celebration of light, rhythm and connection from Scottish Ensemble. From the shimmering beauty of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Max Bruch to the bold voices of Isobel Waller-Bridge, Bryce Dessner and Oliver Leith, this vibrant programme moves effortlessly between centuries and continents.
Strings pulse, melodies sing, and every note shimmers with the warmth of summer in light-filled venues across Scotland.
Join Scottish Ensemble for an evening of radiant sound and playful contrasts with music to stir the senses and lift the spirit.
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