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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Mozart Matinee
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Matinee
St Andrews
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Celebrate the full breadth of Mozart’s musical glories at this sumptuous concert in the company of some passionate Mozartians.![A ray of sun shines over stained glass.]()
A Ceremony of Carols
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Choral
Edinburgh
Step into the warm glow of choral splendour as the SCO Chorus fills Greyfriars Kirk with seasonal music to captivate and inspire you.![A diamond-like chandelier hangs down with a prism of colour shining from it.]()
Viennese New Year
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3 Matinees
Edinburgh
Aberdeen
Perth
...and more!
Immerse yourself in all the glorious opulence of a traditional Viennese New Year celebration – and welcome 2026 in lavish style.![Lorenza Borrani plays the violin with an renaissance style painitng behind her.]()
Haydn & Schubert
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2 Matinees
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Dumfries
Smouldering drama collides with daring humour in this vibrant matinee concert directed by inspirational Italian violinist Lorenza Borrani.![ulie Fowlis, Éamon Doorley, Zoë Conway, and John McIntyre]()
Celtic Connections 2026
Glasgow
Celtic Connections proudly presents SCO with Julie Fowlis, Éamon Doorley, Zoë Conway, John Mc Intyre and Máirtín O'Connor.![]()
Celtic Connections 2026
Glasgow
Scottish singer-songwriter Horse returns to Glasgow’s iconic Barrowland Ballroom for a once-in-a-lifetime performance with SCO.![A portrait of Mozart with the 25/26 Season branding overlay.]()
Mozart’s Last Three Symphonies
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Edinburgh
Glasgow
Aberdeen
Discover – or rediscover – the compelling power of Mozart's last three symphonies as Maxim brings his vibrant visions to Scotland.![The Grumpy Gaboon characters frame the image.]()
The Great Grumpy Gaboon
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Matinee
Perth
Edinburgh
Glasgow
The Great Grumpy Gaboon returns in 2026 for a fun-packed performance.![A skull.]()
Bruckner's Skull
Digital Season
Online
Premiered last Season to enormous acclaim, this audacious creation dares to stare death directly in the face.![]()
Baroque Inspirations
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Edinburgh
Glasgow
Maxim Emelyanychev returns with an annual highlight of the SCO Season, rediscovering the musical splendours of the Baroque.
Silent Night
As a Christmas gift from us, enjoy this special choral treat, filmed in Leith Theatre! Conducted by Gregory Batsleer, our SCO Chorus and soloist Kotryna Starkutė perform Silent Night, arranged by Lucy Walker.
8 Latest videos
Silent Night
5:54
Whisky Mouth
5:49
The Origin of Colour
14:50
Max Mandel
5:33
Cerys Ambrose-Evans
4:18
Marta Gómez
4:10
Katherine Bryer
2:59
Eric de Wit
4:22
Latest news
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Silent Night
12 December 2025
As an early Christmas gift from us, enjoy this special choral treat, filmed in Leith Theatre!![]()
The Great Grumpy Gaboon: a catch-up with Corrina Campbell and Jay Capperauld
8 December 2025
Our family show is back in the New Year, and the Gaboon's still grumpy!![]()
SCO string quartet perform at Dunard Centre groundbreaking ceremony
5 December 2025
Dunard Centre Groundbreaking Ceremony Chair Ronnie Bowie with partners![]()
Andrew Manze: "I've always loved Viennese waltzes and polkas"
1 December 2025
Our Principal Guest Conductor is really looking forward to conducting our Viennese New Year concerts!![]()
Whisky Mouth by Jay Capperauld
30 November 2025
Celebrate St Andrew's Day with Jay Capperauld's Whisky Mouth.![]()
The medieval carol
24 November 2025
For this year's Christmas article, we look back at some very early festive carols ...![]()
Jamie Kenny appointed Principal Double Bass
17 November 2025
News from the lower strings desks!![]()
A history of the orchestral concert
17 November 2025
Is there such a thing as a standard concert format? Join us as we dive into the history of programming ...![]()
Sir Charles Mackerras: a centenary celebration
17 November 2025
Join us as we celebrate the memory of one of the SCO's greatest conductors on his 100th birthday!![]()
Maximiliano Martín: "A friend said 'Gnarly Buttons would suit you very well'"
10 November 2025
Ahead of his performance of John Adams' Gnarly Buttons, we spoke to our Principal Clarinet about performing as soloist with the Orchestra.
