The Undici Project was formed in 2020 to create and perform unique arrangements to of large-scale symphonic works, rescored for eleven players. The ensembles unique and scaled down instrumentation addresses the unsuitability of using piano reductions for conducting classes, the lack of venues in smaller towns capable of accommodating an orchestra and the lack of high quality playing opportunities for very accomplished amateurs.
Their director John Grant is an esteemed conductor and musical educator who, after studying with renowned names such as Maestri Jorma Panula and Benjamin Zander, has dedicated his career to conducting and working with young people. He has worked with such organisations as the Strathclyde University Symphony Orchestra, the West of Scotland Schools Symphony Orchestra as well as being one of the founding members of the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland. As a freelance musician John has performed with such orchestras as the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Opera and from 1987 to 2000 held the position of principal flute with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra as well as guest principal positions with the London Symphony Orchestra and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.
Programme
Hebrides Overture
Felix Mendelssohn
Symphony No. 3, Op. 55 Eroica
Ludwig van Beethoven
iii. Scherzo
Symphony No. 4, Op. 98
Johannes Brahms
ii. Andante moderato
iii. Allegro giocoso
Overture to "Die Fledermaus"
Johann Strauss II
Players
Chunyi Kang and Viktor Seifert - violins
Anna Morrison - viola
David Palazzo - cello
Euan Coyle - bass
Erin Andrews - flute
Olivia Tomasovic - oboe
Jack Horrocks - clarinet
Jeniffer Kelly - bassoon
Fergus Kerr - horn
Leslie McLeod - keyboard