Ghibli classics: Spirited Away by candlelight

Mystery Ensemble is a group of professional musicians performing unique programs on non-standard venues around the UK.

Experience outstanding works from different eras, experimental music, tributes, and world soundtracks of films and series, as well as absolutely unique programs and immersive shows. All music presented in author’s arrangements. With the possibility of independent choice of the program, unexpected locations, and flexibility of the format, our team of professional musicians is inspired to bring their favorite music to life.

Founded in 2021, our studio of contemporary music has grown rapidly, with over 40 shows in the UK in its first year of performing. Our founder, Almin Alexander, has devoted more than 12 years of his life to the music industry and the development of cultural initiatives around the world, working with many outstanding musicians and musical groups.

The ensemble’s repertoire contains an incredible amount of music. Just look at some of the programs so dearly loved by our viewers: these are tribute concerts of such great composers as Ludovico Einaudi, Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Ólafur Arnalds, Joe Hisaishi, or the minimalists’ John Cage and David Lang, along with At the same time, the ensemble performs popular soundtracks from sensational TV shows and movies: Wednesday, The Young Pope, Harry Potter, a variety of Disney and Pixar films, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit saga, Spencer, Star Wars and others. There is also the unique music of Enigma, Enya, combined with neoclassical music, or world rock hits, and tributes to the legendary Michael Jackson, Queen and the Beatles. For lovers of the classics, the ensemble collection contains music by W.A. Mozart, J.S. Bach, L.V. Beethoven, R. Wagner, I. Strauss, P.I. Tchaikovsky, S.V. Rachmaninov, and all key composers — classics. And much more. Every month the studio releases new programs and updates the existing repertoire.

For some projects, the team gathers as part of a chamber or small symphony orchestra.

Join us and experience the creative energy and passion that drives our team to bring music to life in unforgettable ways!

Programme

• A Road to Somewhere (2/07)   
• The Dragon Boy (2/12)   
• Always With Me (3/18)    
• Nighttime Coming (2/00)   
• Procession of Gods (3/00)   
• Gods (Image Album) (3/55)   
• The Sixth Station (3/42)   
• Sootballs (2/33)    
• Yubaba (3/30)    
• Kaonashi (No Face) (3/47)  
• The House at Swamp Bottom (1/29)   
• It's Hard Work (3/20)  
• Bathhouse Morning (2/02)   
• The Bottomless Pit (1/18)   
• The Stink  Spirit (4/01)    
• White Dragon (Image Album) (3/33)  
• Reprise (4/53)  
• I'm Lonely, lonely (Image Album) (3/42)  
• Waltz of Chihiro (Image Album) (3/20)    
• Solitude (Image Album) (3/49)  
• One Summer's Day (4/24)   

*The programme may be subject to changes