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Prolific, critically-lauded and highly popular are three descriptions that few contemporary composers succeed in combining: Michael Nyman is a rare exception. While best known for his film music, he has composed across a vast panoply of contexts and formats, including orchestral, chamber and choral works, dance and theatre scores, opera, multimedia ‘happenings’ and a computer game soundtrack. Featuring Nyman on piano leading his 12-piece band, tonight’s programme focuses on his celebrated collaborations with maverick director Peter Greenaway, from 1982’s The Draughtsman’s Contract to 1991’s Prospero’s Books, along with his famously haunting score for Jane Campion’s The Piano (1992), based on traditional Scottish song melodies.

Originally commissioned by the 2008 Blas festival, Chasing the Sun features its composer, pianist James Ross, with string quartet Mr McFall’s Chamber and multi-instrumentalist Fraser Fifield. Evoking a journey along Scotland’s north coast from Caithness to Sutherland, the six-part suite is performed against a backdrop of stunning photographic images by Catriona Murray.

Tickets:  £24, £22, £20