Maxim Emelyanychev conductor
Colin Currie percussion

To launch our vibrant new Season, join the SCO and our dynamic Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev on an unforgettable journey from darkness to light – culminating in Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, fresh from its five-star (The Times) triumph at the BBC Proms.

Few can be left unmoved by the pity of Richard Strauss’ deeply cathartic Metamorphosen, a profoundly poignant reflection on the destruction of World War Two.

From its famously gripping opening, however, Beethoven’s best-loved Symphony - the Fifth - forges a path from compelling conflict to the blazing radiance of triumph.

In between, superstar Scottish percussionist Colin Currie makes the first of his appearances this Season as central protagonist in Sir James MacMillan’s joyful, theatrical, visionary percussion concerto Veni, Veni Emmanuel – a dazzling celebration of new life and new hope.

Kindly supported by Donald and Louise MacDonald in memory of Euan MacDonald.

Photography will be taking place at the performance in Edinburgh - please get in touch if you have any questions on this or wish not to be featured. Volunteers from Euan's Guide will be taking donations in Edinburgh. The performance in Glasgow is being recorded for deferred broadcast on BBC Radio 3’s In Concert series.

Programme Notes