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We're delighted to announce the release of the latest SCO recording on 20 November!

The new CD marks the Orchestra's return to Mendelssohn and features some of his best-loved music: the overture and incidental music to A Midsummer Night's Dream, along with the Hebrides Overture and Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage. The Orchestra's fourth recording with Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev, it is their second of Mendelssohn, following his Symphonies Nos.3 & 5 in 2023.

From Shakespearean fairy realms to the drama of the Scottish seascape, this is music close to Maxim's heart and the Orchestra's, capturing all the warmth of their relationship. They are joined by sopranos Hilary Cronin and Rowan Pierce, along with the ladies of the SCO Chorus.

The Hebrides Overture has been released as a single from the new album - you can hear it on Spotify or your preferred streaming platform.

The CD will be available from the SCO shop from 20 November, and Maxim will be signing copies following our Magic of Mendelssohn concerts on 26 and 27 November, at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh and Glasgow City Halls respectively.

See the SCO perform Mendelssohn this Season

Sir Stephen Hough wears a black shirt and looks off to the right at his piano.

The Magic of Mendelssohn

Featuring Piano Concerto No.1 (with Sir Stephen Hough) and Symphony No.2, Lobgesang

Join Maxim at the SCO desk after the concerts to get your CD signed!

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Lorenza Borrani plays the violin while the orchestra plays behind.

The Seasons: Schumann and the Mendelssohns

Featuring String Symphony No.10, along with music by Schumann and Mendelssohn's sister Fanny

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Other recordings by Maxim and the Orchestra

Mendelssohn Symphonies Nos.3 & 5

Relive the drama of Mendelssohn's Scottish and Reformation Symphonies, from depictions of stormy weather to his celebration of Martin Luther.

Master storytellers unfolding a gripping narrative before your ears (Music Web International)

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Schubert Symphonies Nos.5 & 8

A disc of contrasts, taking you from the Mozartean grace of Schubert's Fifth to the passionate emotions of the Eighth, Unfinished.

Emelyanychev guides the music as if from within, prioritising the natural flow of Schubert’s notes without remotely soft-pedalling any of the drama (The Times)

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