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Maxim lead the Orchestra at the proms. The organ is visible and the backs of heads.
Maxim lead the Orchestra at the proms. The organ is visible and the backs of heads.

Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Welcome to the SCO. We have been inspiring audiences and connecting with communities since 1974, delivering diverse programmes that are open to all. Embrace the classics, discover exciting new music, and create beautiful musical memories with us!

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  1. Maxim Conducts the Orchestra and the chorus sings

    Gloria!

    Choral

    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    Exhilarating choral splendours from across two centuries, with the magnificent SCO Chorus and an exceptional line-up of vocal soloists.

  2. The Origin of Colour

    Digital Season

    Online
    Discover (or rediscover) this dazzling, delightful music in a thrilling performance by the SCO and Maxim Emelyanychev.
  3. Alina Ibragimova playsd the violin

    Haydn’s Drum Roll

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    St Andrews
    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    Violinist Alina Ibragimova leads us from grief and fear to radiant joy in her deeply emotional concert with the SCO.
  4. Yeol Eum Son stands in front of a piano with her arms crossed

    Yeol Eum Son plays Mozart

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    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    Aberdeen
    Yeol Eum Son returns with two of the great composer’s most compelling concertos.
  5. Colin Currie smiles as he conducts

    Steve Reich+

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    New Dimensions

    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    Minimalist masterpieces from maverick composer Steve Reich directed by his close friend and collaborator, Edinburgh-born Colin Currie.
  6. Andrew Marwood holds a violin and looks to his left.

    Schumann & Mozart

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    2 Matinees

    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    Dumfries
    British violinist Anthony Marwood makes a welcome return for music to captivate you and – perhaps – surprise you.
  7. Abstract painting of a misty sun setting over a Irish beach.

    Carmina Gadelica

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    Matinee

    Glasgow
    St Andrews
    Edinburgh
    The SCO’s renowned Wind Soloists join forces with some of Scotland’s most accomplished young players for a kaleidoscopic concert.
  8. Stained glass window depicting Virgin Mary, Joseph and the infant son

    L'Enfance du Christ

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    Choral

    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    Welcome the coming festive season with one of the tenderest, most captivating Christmas pieces ever created.
  9. A blue nutcracker soldier is featured with a blue glistening backdrop.

    The Nutcracker

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    Perth
    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    Maxim Emelyanychev invites you to immerse yourself in all the sugar, snow and sparkle of the composer’s full ballet score.
  10. John Adams smiles. He wears a chequered shirt.

    Gnarly Buttons

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    New Dimensions

    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    A thrilling journey from the music of John Adams including hypnotic pulsations to red-hot emotion and vast cinematic soundscapes.

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25/26 Trailer

1:59

Max Mandel smiles

Max Mandel

5:33

Cerys Ambrose-Evans Smiles

Cerys Ambrose-Evans

4:18

Marta Gomez Smiles

Marta Gómez

4:10

Kathryn Bryer Smiles

Katherine Bryer

2:59

Eric de Wit Smiles

Eric de Wit

4:22

Illustration of a cello

Summer Tour 2025 Trailer

0:42

A donor smiles. An older gentleman in a black sweater.

Supporting the SCO

2:37

A still image of Andre Cebrian playing the flute

Seascape

7:35

Louise Goodwin on percussion, she weras a black top and plays a marimbal;ike instrument

Serenade in Seven Colours

10:00

Samuel Coleridge Taylor sits on a chair. The photo is in black and white and he is in formal ware.

Novelletten

13:58

Andrew Manze weras a blue shirt. He is mid conversation.

Principal Guest Conductor

3:09

For the Love of Music

Your 25/26 Season

This Season we honour our shared love of music through interviews with our players, exploring their connection to the music they play.

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Digital Season

Experience the SCO from home

Explore your 25/26 Digital Season filmed at Leith Theatre, and enjoy from the comfort of home.

3 Films
Online
Explore today
Jess Gillam smiles up holding her saxophone.

New Dimensions

Exploring new sound worlds

Music for the mind, body and soul in a laid-back, informal concert format.

6 Concerts
2 Cities
Explore today
Maxim Emelyanychev sits at the keys. He smiles off to his left. He wears a black suit and bowtie.

Matinees

We offer a series of matinee concerts throughout the Season, giving you the chance to enjoy the SCO in an afternoon performance.

8 Tours
Various venues
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Creative Learning Programme

We believe everyone deserves equal access to exceptional musical experiences. See how you can be part of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra's mission.

Over 15 projects
Across Scotland
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Let's take a moment.

Unwind with the SCO from the comfort of your home. Listen through our extensive recorded catalogue on Spotify (or your preferred streaming platform) and enjoy our latest releases.

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Discounts

Full information on bookings and discounts can be found here.

For school group bookings,learn more here.

Accessibility

In collaboration with the venues we regularly perform in, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra is committed to ensuring that everyone can enjoy our performances. Learn more about venue access here.

What we offer:

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If you would like to receive an accessible copy of our Season brochure, please Contact Us.

Discounts
For most SCO concerts, we offer 50% off full-price tickets to people with a disability and free tickets for carers.

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Digital Season

Our digital concerts will be available to watch for a year after their initial broadcast via our website.

Our digital concerts will be available to watch via our website and on our YouTube channel. You can find out more here.

Press

If you have a specific press enquiry or require images of artists, please contact our PR at maddie@rdmr.co.uk.

For anything else you can contact Will Fisher, Marketing and Communications Manager, at will.fisher@sco.org.uk

Learn more about the Orchestra here, get in touch to request an up-to-date biography, or browse our latest news.

Careers

Any job opportunities with the SCO will appear here. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

Feedback

We hope every SCO concert is special and we value all feedback.

You can get in touch with us via social media, email, telephone, or through individual departments here.

Savings

Discover the discounts available to you. From multibuy offers to free child tickets, learn about the different ways you can save.

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Latest news

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  1. Gregory Batsleer Extends SCO Chorus Director Role

    7 October 2025

    The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is delighted to announce that Gregory Batsleer has extended his contract as Chorus Director until 2028.
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  2. A marimba seen sideways on from a low angle, with Colin Currie just visible behind it

    An introduction to keyboard percussion instruments

    6 October 2025

    Can you tell the difference between a vibraphone and a xylophone?
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  3. Mozart and the development of the piano concerto

    29 September 2025

    How one composer almost single-handedly raised the piano concerto to unprecedented heights
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  4. Haydn, Father of the Symphony

    22 September 2025

    In the latest in our series looking at the symphony, what makes Haydn so significant in its development?
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  5. When composers don't write a full Mass

    15 September 2025

    Some sections of the Mass are more popular than others ...
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  6. Symphonies and their nicknames

    8 September 2025

    Beethoven's Fifth has a nickname? Well, it does according to some people ...
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  7. The Honours of Scotland Concert at Balmoral Castle

    4 September 2025

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  8. SCO Embarks on European Tour Showcasing Scottish Musical Excellence

    2 September 2025

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  9. The percussion concerto

    1 September 2025

    Our examination of the concerto now turns to percussion. Expect the unexpected!
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  10. The clarinet concerto

    16 June 2025

    It's the clarinet's turn to step centre-stage for a look at their concerto repertoire. It's possible Mozart is mentioned!
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Inspiring music making

We believe that access to world-class music is not a luxury but something that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy.

Your support helps to continue inspiring performances and ensures quality live music is reachable for future generations and accessible for all.

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