Scottish Ensemble - Impulse: Music in Motion

As part of Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2026 we are delighted to announce The Scottish Ensemble.

A memorised, kinetic production of Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony and Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, performed by Scottish Ensemble and developed in partnership with choreographer Örjan Andersson. Shostakovich’s haunting Chamber Symphony propels viewers into a dynamic tableau, where musicians traverse the stage with captivating intensity, while Tchaikovsky’s joyful Serenade sees graceful sweeps and fluid movements, igniting a sensory feast for the eyes and ears alike.

Bringing performers and audience into the very heart of the music, the Ensemble is set free to create a striking visual representation of the patterns, intricacies and passion of these iconic works. This is music that encompasses the entire human emotional spectrum. From the darkest, most desolate despair, the kind that burrows into the corners of your psyche, to utter euphoria, the kind that sets you free. This is the human condition painted in high intensity colours.

Shostakovich Chamber Symphony

Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings

Presented in partnership with Norfolk & Norwich Festival