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!
Coming up
Tchaikovsky Serenade
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St Andrews
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Manze leads the SCO in an eloquent programme that spans centuries and styles.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason plays Haydn
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Community
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Expect bold ideas, youthful energy and unforgettable talent in a concert that bridges generations.
Silent Teachers
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Online
Edinburgh
Online
A new piece by Jay Capperauld filmed to mark 300 years of medical education at Edinburgh Medical School.
Side by Side
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Matinee
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Celebrate the vibrant colours and character of wind music as players from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland join SCO Wind Soloists.
The Magic of Mendelssohn
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Choral
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Prepare for an evening of unadulterated Romanticism as the SCO celebrates the genius of Felix Mendelssohn.
Bartók's Music for Strings, Percussion & Celeste
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Edinburgh
Glasgow
Join us for a programme that revels in the brilliance of strings and winds, led by Maxim Emelyanychev.
Classical Revolution
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Matinee
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Aberdeen
Discover the elegance and energy of the Classical era in this illuminating programme tracing the evolution of the symphony.
A Baroque Christmas
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St Andrews
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Celebrate the season in true Baroque splendour as Rachel Podger returns, this time leading an evening of festive music.
Chorus Christmas Concert
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Choral
Edinburgh
Return to the serenity of Greyfriars Kirk for an evening of reflection and warmth in one of Edinburgh’s most atmospheric spaces.
Viennese New Year
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Matinee
Edinburgh
Aberdeen
Ayr
Step into the sparkling elegance of a Viennese ballroom as we welcome the New Year in style.
10 Latest videos
26/27 Season Trailer
00:38
Music for Life
01:43
Summer Tour 2026
00:31
Tapestry: Craigmillar Celebration
03:10
Tapestry: Full Performance
31:37
Whisky Mouth
5:49
The Night Watch
09:10
Bruckner's Skull
19:50
Silent Night
5:54
The Origin of Colour
14:50
FAQs
Discounts
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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.
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Latest news
A new recording by the SCO
30 October 2026
Click here for a preview track from our new recording!
Classical music on the silver screen
14 October 2026
Join us as we take a close look at the filmic connection in several of our forthcoming concerts.
Craigmillar Residency Shortlisted for 2026 SURF Awards
28 September 2026
The Craigmillar Residency has been shortlisted for the 2026 SURF (Scotland's Regeneration Forum) Awards
Bogdan Božović: "I felt a lot of love and support on the Summer Tour"
15 September 2026
A warm welcome to the Orchestra's new Co-Leader!
The Bach revival
7 September 2026
How did the St Matthew Passion come to be forgotten? Join us as we take a deep dive into its history ...
Wind instruments in chamber music
20 July 2026
We look at the evolution of wind instruments in chamber music, from guest appearances to fully-fledged wind ensembles.
Musical layer cakes
20 July 2026
We take a look at composers who wrote pieces of music designed to be performed simultaneously. Did anyone say mental gymnastics?
An introduction to Janissary music
6 July 2026
Why is Mozart's Violin Concerto No 5 known as the Turkish ... and is it warranted?
Dunard Centre news: the foundations are laid
29 June 2026
Have you heard the latest news about the Dunard Centre?
Figaro beyond Mozart (and Rossini)
22 June 2026
Where does Jonathan Dove's 'Figures in the Garden' fit in with the Figaro story?