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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.![]()
Quickfire Questions with Kenneth Henderson
7 November 2025
Get to know our new Principal Horn!![]()
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.
