as concert soloist with the Nederlands Chamber Orchestra in Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw and in festivals including Bath’s

Mozartfest and Cumnock Tryst.

Polish violinist Maria Wloszczowska is Leader of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, recently leading the Orchestra on tour with Robin Ticciati and Golda Schultz which concluded the season with a performance at the BBC Proms. She is also Artistic Partner of the Royal Northern Sinfonia.

After completing her studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama she has based herself in Oslo and the UK. She plays a Stradivarius violin.

Electra Perivolaris is a composer and pianist, from Scotland, of mixed British and Greek heritage, described as ‘One of a new generation of female trailblazers’ by BBC Radio 3.

Electra says :- “I am delighted to have been commissioned by Classic Music Live! Falkirk and Haddington Concert Society tocompose a new work in celebration of their Anniversaries. The piece is for solo piano, to be performed by celebrated Scottish pianist, Alasdair Beatson. Having composed for Alasdair before I’m looking forward to showcasing his skills as

a musician, as well as celebrating the meaningful work of both these wonderful music societies in a piece which will draw inspiration from the communities of Falkirk and Haddington,

exploring a sense of place in both, linking to the theme of in my work."