Mr McFall’s Chamber is a flexible ensemble of mostly classical players for whom the lure of other musical styles has proved irresistible. They are well known for their eclectic mix of musical genres, programming classical and contemporary composers alongside rock, tango, klezmer and jazz.
Mr. McFall’s Chamber tour widely throughout the UK and broadcast on both radio and television. The group has released three CDs, Like The Milk, Upstart Jugglers and Revolucionario, as well as one DVD, Live at the Queens Hall. They are currently recording a new CD of music from Newcastle, including new work from BBC prize-winning jazz composer Tim Garland alongside recent works from piper Kathryn Tickell and Bolivian composer Agustin Fernández.
The group has commissioned and premiered many new works by composers including James MacMillan, Edward Maguire, Cecilia McDowall, Ken Dempster, Gavin Bryers and even a chamber opera, An Everyday Occurrence, by Dave Heath. Multi-media projects have included collaboration with animation students at the Edinburgh College of Art, with painter Colin Lawson, and a number of collaborations with video artist John McGeoch.
Mr McFall’s Chamber is made up of string quartet from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, with bass, piano, often vocals and frequent guests.