Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:30 p.m. 
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

Hilbert Circle Theatre  

Celebrate Scotland’s rich landscapes and spirit with Jun Märkl and violinist James Ehnes. Debussy’s Scottish March, Bruch’s evocative Scottish Fantasy, and Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony come together in a tribute to the Highlands. Immerse yourself in the misty, majestic world of Scottish folklore and song.  

Jun Märkl, conductor
James Ehnes, violin

Claude Debussy   |   1862–1918
Scottish March on a Popular Theme 

Max Bruch   |   1838–1920
Scottish Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 46 
      Prelude: Grave
      Adagio cantabile
      Allegro
      Andante sostenuto
      Finale: Allegro guerriero
                 James Ehnes, Violin

INTERMISSION—Twenty Minutes

Felix Mendelssohn  |   1809–1847
Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56 (“Scottish”)
       Andante con moto - Allegro un poco agitato
       Vivace non troppo
       Adagio 
       Allegro vivacissimo - Allegro maestoso assai