Celtic Connections: Cloud Chamber

Caroline Dale (cello) and Gavin Greenaway (piano) are two of London's most sought-after studio musicians, step out from behind the scenes to carve a new space for their own artistic expression as Cloud Chamber.

Their debut album "Skylines", released in October 2026 reached number 6 in the UK Classical Albums Charts and gained over 500,000 streams within the first month of release.

Grounded in both musicians'decades of working in film music, every composition is shaped by a strong sense of narrative and atmosphere.

Soaring melodies, rich harmonies and delicate textures guide the way, while the intimate dialogue between cello and piano creates a sound world that is at once cinematic, deeply personal and profoundly human.

'I have long admired Caroline's magical ability to turn the simplest collection of notes into musical phrases full of meaning and emotion. ", I was inspired and immediately began work - writing half a dozen pieces in a few weeks.

'Gavin Greenaway Emmy award winning composer, Gavin Greenaway has conducted over 200 film scores (Gladiator, How to Train Your Dragon, Wicked, Interstellar) and orchestral recordings for Sir George Martin and Sir Paul McCartney.

He has composed music for the theatre, TV and film, as well as the Vancouver Winter Olympics, the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, songs with Bryan Adams and two solo albums of his own piano music.

From 2018 to 2024 he was conductor of "The World of Hans Zimmer" arena show, leading the orchestra, choir and soloists in over 100 performances throughout Europe.