Interviews
List of News Articles
Philip Higham: "I’ve loved Schumann's Cello Concerto since I was young"
6 April 2026
We chat to our Principal Cello about Schumann, Widmann and much else besides ...
Quickfire Questions with Francesca Gilbert
9 March 2026
Get to know the Orchestra's newest violist!
Roderick Williams: "The Language of Eden is a lyrical piece full of beautiful textures"
23 February 2026
Ahead of his return to the SCO in March, we spoke to Roderick Williams about his wide-ranging career.
Dreamers' Circus: "we've never really worried too much about genre"
16 February 2026
Classical and folk meet in our concerts with Dreamers' Circus, so who better to talk us through how it happens?
Quickfire Questions with Hatty Haynes
9 January 2026
Get to know the newest SCO Second Violin!
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!
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!
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!
Tea Dance concert: an interview with Kenny Moffat
28 April 2025
We speak to a member of the Scottish Dementia Working Group about what to expect from an SCO Tea Dance concert.
The Great Grumpy Gaboon: a chat with Jay Capperauld and Corrina Campbell
30 December 2024
What is a Gaboon, and why is it grumpy? We chatted to the creators of our new Family Festival to find out ...
Rachel Podger: "I'm especially fond of the Polonaise in the First Brandenburg Concerto"
9 December 2024
The feted British violinist talks to us about her love for the Brandenburg Concertos and more.