Death in a Nutshell
Dates
Repertoire Death in a Nutshell, by Jay Capperauld
Description
Performers Sir James MacMillan
Promoter Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Submitted by Scottish Chamber Orchestra
- 11 Nov 2021, 7:30 p.m., Queen's Cross Church, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK, More info and bookings
- 12 Nov 2021, 7:30 p.m., City Halls, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, More info and bookings
Repertoire Death in a Nutshell, by Jay Capperauld
Description
Sir James MacMillan will conduct the world premiere of Death in a Nutshell by Ayrshire-born Jay Capperauld, who has taken inspiration from the “godmother of forensic science”, Frances Glessner Lee, for this exciting new work commissioned by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.
Also part of this performance Ives The Unanswered Question, Mahler Adagietto from Symphony No 5 and Wagner Siegfried Idyll.
Performers Sir James MacMillan
Promoter Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Submitted by Scottish Chamber Orchestra
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- 06 Nov 2025, 19:00
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[STEVE REICH + (Scottish Chamber Orchestra: New Dimensions)] - 08 Nov 2025, 20:00
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