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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. 2025 European Tour May

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    Amsterdam
    Gdańsk
    Zürich
    The SCO, Maxim and violinist Vilde Frang tour across Europe this Summer stopping in The Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland.
  2. Shot from behind a violinist playing to the audience at a dementia-friendly concert.

    Tea Dance Concerts

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    Stirling
    Kirkintilloch
    Enjoy an afternoon of music and join our musicians as they perform a programme designed especially for people living with dementia.

  3. SCO Wind Soloists in Concert

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    Summer Tour

    Kames
    Kilmelford
    Crianlarich
    ...and more!
    Join our Wind Soloists for an intimate and captivating evening of music in Kames, Kilmelford, Crianlarich and Gartmore.

  4. Summer Serenade

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    Summer Tour

    Brechin
    Fochabers
    Fortrose
    Experience an unforgettable evening as the SCO Strings take you on a journey through vibrant rhythms, tender romance and timeless beauty.
  5. Adam Hickox wera a black jumper with Season branding in the backdrop

    Schubert Symphony No 5

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    Summer Tour

    Kingussie
    Golspie
    Findhorn
    Immerse yourself in a dazzling evening of orchestral brilliance as conductor Adam Hickox presents a trio of timeless masterpieces.
  6. Sean shibe hold his guitar. He wears a white shirt with a high colour

    SCO at East Neuk Festival: Opening Concert

    Summer Tour

    St Monans
    The SCO have appeared at every ENF, so who better to open this 20th Festival?

  7. Schubert & Mozart

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    Summer Tour

    Stirling
    Dunoon
    Hawick
    Join SCO Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Manze and the SCO for a delightful evening of sparkling rhythms and timeless melodies.

  8. Summer Classics

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    Summer Tour

    Hamilton
    Castle Douglas
    Ayr
    Join us for an electrifying evening of musical contrasts that span centuries, emotions and styles.
  9. Maxim conducts wildly

    Mozart’s La clemenza di Tito

    EIF 2025

    Edinburgh
    Step into ancient Rome with Mozart’s La clemenza di Tito - the SCO's performance at the Edinburgh International Festival.

  10. Orpheus and Eurydice

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    EIF 2025

    Edinburgh
    Journey to the underworld and back with Opera Australia, and the SCO presenting Opera Queensland’s production of Orpheus and Eurydice.

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25/26 Trailer

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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.

Explore today

Summer Tour 2025

11 Jun – 29 Aug 2025

Join us this summer as we bring world-class music to 20 locations across Scotland.

7 Tours
20 Venues
Discover today

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
An audience member of the Tea Dance concert smiles with delight.

Tea Dance Concerts

Dementia-friendly

Enjoy an afternoon of music and light refreshments as SCO musicians perform a lively programme designed for people living with dementia.

4 Dates
4 Venues
Book now

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

  1. The bassoon concerto

    19 May 2025

    For the last article in our concerto series (for now), we turn to an instrument too often dismissed as the orchestra's resident joker.
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  2. In Memory of David Watkin

    15 May 2025

    The SCO’s Su-a Lee pays tribute to a brilliant musician, colleague and friend whose life has touched so many.
    Read More
  3. André Cebrián and Marta Gómez play the flute sitting in the SCO desks

    The flute concerto

    12 May 2025

    In the third installment of our series looking at the concerto, it's the turn of the SCO flautists to recommend their favourites.
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  4. Not quite a symphony: the sinfonietta, divertimento and serenade

    5 May 2025

    Are you looking for a lighter alternative to the symphony? There are plenty to choose from ...
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  5. Tea Dance concert: an interview with Kenny Moffat

    28 April 2025

    We speak to a member of the Scottish Dementia Working Group about what to expect from an SCO Tea Dance concert.
    Read More
  6. Shot from behind a violinist playing to the audience at a dementia-friendly concert.

    Tea Dance Concert programme

    17 April 2025

    Read the programme for our Re:Connect Tea Dance Concert.
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  7. A violinist shown at three different ages: as a young man in a drawing, middle-aged in a painting and elderly in an old photo

    Joseph Joachim and the great German violin concertos

    7 April 2025

    Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Bruch and Brahms: four violin concertos, all connected by a single violinist.
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  8. Beethoven and C minor

    31 March 2025

    What was it about C minor that brought out Beethoven's defiant side? We take a look at a few examples.
    Read More

  9. 2025/26 Season highlights

    20 March 2025

    Don't know where to start with the new Season? We have a few starting points for you.
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  10. Three men, the first two in 18th century formal dress (one in black and white, one in a red coat), the last in an old photo, smoking

    What is a sinfonia concertante?

    17 March 2025

    We delve into the history of a hybrid genre ...
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Inspiring music making

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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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