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
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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.![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.![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.![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.![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.![John Adams smiles. He wears a chequered shirt.]()
Gnarly Buttons
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New Dimensions
Edinburgh
Glasgow
A thrilling journey into the music of John Adams, from hypnotic pulsations to red-hot emotion and vast cinematic soundscapes.![Peter Whelan wears a black shirt and smiles.]()
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.
10 Latest videos
The Origin of Colour
14:50
25/26 Trailer
1:59
Max Mandel
5:33
Cerys Ambrose-Evans
4:18
Marta Gómez
4:10
Katherine Bryer
2:59
Eric de Wit
4:22
Supporting the SCO
2:37
Seascape
7:35
Serenade in Seven Colours
10:00
Latest news
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Bah! humbug: SCO concerts for the Scrooge in your life
5 November 2025
If you prefer to keep the festive spirit at bay, all is not lost: there are several SCO concerts to suit you!![]()
Beyond the Sugar Plum Fairy: a short introduction to the celeste
3 November 2025
The celeste has gone in unexpected directions since Tchaikovsky encapsulated its sound in his ballet The Nutcracker ...![]()
SCO Concerts for the Festive Season
30 October 2025
With Christmas fast approaching, why not get prepared for the celebrations!![]()
Musical hoaxes
27 October 2025
Dishonesty among classical composers? Surely not!![]()
A Transformational New Chapter for the SCO
24 October 2025
Building to start on The Dunard Centre, the future home of the SCO.![]()
Figaro beyond Mozart (and Rossini)
20 October 2025
Where does Jonathan Dove's 'Figures in the Garden' fit in with the Figaro story?![]()
Digital Season: The Origin of Colour - Programme Notes
16 October 2025
Read the programme note for our online performance of Jay Capperauld's The Origin of Colour.![]()
Not quite a symphony: the sinfonietta, divertimento and serenade
13 October 2025
Our series on the symphony takes a slight detour to look at those works which don't quite make the grade.![]()
A cry of protest and hope: Hartmann's Concerto funebre
10 October 2025
An introduction to Hartmann's deeply moving work, presented by the SCO and Alina Ibragimova this month![]()
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.
