The Auricle Ensemble is a chamber ensemble based in Scotland. It was created by a co-operative of professional musicians working in the UK in 2007 and has become known for its diverse programming.[1] The group is based in the West End of Glasgow, with rehearsal space and administration based at St Bride's Church, Glasgow. The Auricle Ensemble performs throughout the year as a resident ensemble in the St Bride's at 7 series, and repeats these concerts across Scotland, in places such as the University of Edinburgh, Falkirk Town Hall, Byre Theatre St. Andrews, Isle of Bute, Wigtown Book Festival.
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| Origin | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Website | www |
It performs annually at Glasgow's West End Festival and Edinburgh Festival, and received critical attention with its tour of Arnold Schoenberg's Pierrot Lunaire.[2] The ensemble's family concert with its orchestral octet performances for young audiences narrated by Balamory actress, Juliet Cadzow has been performed in festivals and venues across Scotland.[3]
The Auricle Ensemble's 2010/2011 season features a Mini-Mahler series wherein all of Gustav Mahler's reduced works created for Arnold Schoenberg's Society for Private Musical Performances are being performed over Mahler's two anniversary years.[4]
An "auricle", is the external part of an ear.
References
edit- ^ http://edinburgh.threeweeks.co.uk/review/6135&srch=rhapsody[permanent dead link]"
- ^ "Pierrot Lunaire, St Brides, Glasgow". HeraldScotland.
- ^ "Smaller classics, perfectly formed", The Buteman, April 2009
- ^ Michael Tumelty. "From Miles Davis and Mahler to an ensemble affair" (PDF).