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Orbital masterclasses offer prelude to Scottish premiere

The final commissioning premiere of Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' will take place in Scotland later this month — aided by a masterclass given Martyn Brabbins.

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  Martyn Brabbins will lead the masterclasses and will conduct the performance of 'Orbital'.

The cooperation band has announced details of its forthcoming 'Orbital' masterclasses and concert with conductor Martyn Brabbins at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

The collaboration will take place from the 23rd to 27th November featuring two masterclasses with the internationally acclaimed conductor followed by a special concert at the Conservatoire's Stevenson Hall.

It will bring together students from the RCS Conducting Department at SilverCloud Studios in Glasgow on Monday 23rd and Wednesday 25th November (7.30pm — 9.30pm) working on musical interpretation, rehearsal technique and the relationship between conductor and ensemble.

Free to enjoy

The sessions will explore challenging repertoire, including Richard Blackford's 'Orbital', ahead of its performance later in the week.

A limited number of free observer places are available to aspiring conductors, experienced musical directors, performers and anyone interested in the rehearsal process. Advance registration is essential.

Premiere performance

The week will culminate in a concert presented by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland at Stevenson Hall, Glasgow, on Friday 27th Novembe6 at 7:30pm, and will include the Scottish premiere of 'Orbital' directed by Martyn Brabbins.

Masterclasses:

Monday 23rd and Wednesday 25th November 2026
7:30 — 9:30pm
SilverCloud Studios, Hillington, Glasgow

Observer registration: Free, limited places
Contact: matt.thecooperationband@gmail.com

Concert:

Friday 27th November
7:30pm
Stevenson Hall, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow

Concert tickets: Available via the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland website: www.rcs.ac.uk

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