News
List of News Articles

Bogdan Božović: "I felt a lot of love and support on the Summer Tour"
15 September 2026
A warm welcome to the Orchestra's new Co-Leader!
The Bach revival
7 September 2026
How did the St Matthew Passion come to be forgotten? Join us as we take a deep dive into its history ...
Wind instruments in chamber music
20 July 2026
We look at the evolution of wind instruments in chamber music, from guest appearances to fully-fledged wind ensembles.
Musical layer cakes
20 July 2026
We take a look at composers who wrote pieces of music designed to be performed simultaneously. Did anyone say mental gymnastics?
An introduction to Janissary music
6 July 2026
Why is Mozart's Violin Concerto No 5 known as the Turkish ... and is it warranted?
Dunard Centre news: the foundations are laid
29 June 2026
Have you heard the latest news about the Dunard Centre?
Figaro beyond Mozart (and Rossini)
22 June 2026
Where does Jonathan Dove's 'Figures in the Garden' fit in with the Figaro story?
Music to be proud of: a history of LGBTQIA+ composers
1 June 2026
Join us as we celebrate Pride Month with a look at queer composers over the centuries!
Tapestry: a celebration of the SCO's Craigmillar residency
29 May 2026
Watch Tapestry, the culmination of the SCO's work within the Craigmillar community over the last five years.
Double concertos
25 May 2026
Concertos for more than a single instrument are a comparative rarity, making their performance something of a treat for everyone.
The (mis)numbering of symphonies
18 May 2026
We look at the thorny issue of how symphonies are numbered. Warning: may cause confusion!
Visions of the afterlife: the Requiem Mass
11 May 2026
Depending on whom you ask, death can be comforting or inspire holy terror, including in composers writing a Mass for the Dead.